4.2. Community Involvement and Recovery Process

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a participatory approach entail?

   Hint

   Think about who makes the decisions.

2. 2.

   What percentage of deforestation was mentioned in Alto Mayo?

   Hint

   Refer to the statistics provided in the section.

3. 3.

   What is a participatory approach?

   • A method of excluding the community
   • A way to give community members a voice
   • A technique to promote government control

   Hint

   Think about how communities should be involved.

4. 4.

   True or False: Dependence on state support can reduce community self-esteem.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the implications discussed regarding community dynamics.

5. 5.

   Devise a community engagement strategy aimed at overcoming the dependency issue in post-disaster recovery.

   Hint

   Think about what empowers communities to take ownership.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the long-term impacts of neglecting public spaces on community engagement.

   Hint

   Consider the social and environmental implications.