4. Target Group Identification

Try these first

1. 1.

   Name the three types of target groups identified in disaster recovery.

   Hint

   Think about the different intentions of displaced individuals.

2. 2.

   What does IDP stand for?

   Hint

   Focus on people who are displaced but still in their own country.

3. 3.

   What is the main objective of target group identification in disaster recovery?

   • To gather aid
   • To categorize displaced persons
   • To use resources effectively

   Hint

   Think about why we need to understand who we are helping.

4. 4.

   True or False: Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are those who have fled to another country.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the distinction of being displaced within versus outside a country.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the consequences of incorrect target group identification in a hypothetical disaster recovery project.

   Hint

   Think about what could go wrong in targeted assistance.

6. 6.

   Propose a framework for how organizations can effectively assess and identify target groups during a disaster.

   Hint

   Consider both grassroots input and data management.