6.1. Social and Political Indifference

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is decentralization?

   Hint

   Think about who makes decisions in a decentralized system.

2. 2.

   What major disaster affected Colombia in 1999?

   Hint

   It was a natural disaster rated 6.2 on the Richter scale.

3. 3.

   What does decentralization refer to?

   • Centralized governance
   • Dividing power among local authorities
   • A focus on urban development

   Hint

   Think about governance structure and who holds power.

4. 4.

   True or False: The 1999 earthquake in Colombia primarily affected urban areas.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the focus on rural devastation.

5. 5.

   Design a framework for improving community engagement in disaster recovery post-earthquake.

   Hint

   Think about the key elements involved in community planning.

6. 6.

   Assess the potential failures of decentralized systems in disaster recovery and propose solutions.

   Hint

   Consider how to strengthen collaboration among different sectors.