5. Emergency and Permanent Phases

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary focus of the emergency phase?

   Hint

   Think about what happens right after a disaster.

2. 2.

   Name one type of organization involved in the reconstruction process.

   Hint

   Recall the roles mentioned in the discussion.

3. 3.

   What is the primary objective of the emergency phase?

   • Long-term planning
   • Emergency aid distribution
   • Community education

   Hint

   What do people need right after a disaster?

4. 4.

   The concept of decentralized management means:

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the discussion about NGOs management.

5. 5.

   Design a blueprint for an ideal cooperative that addresses both hard and soft needs in a reconstruction scenario. What elements must it include?

   Hint

   Think about what supports a community both physically and socially.

6. 6.

   Critically assess an actual example of NGO or CGO involvement in a reconstruction effort. What were the successes and failures?

   Hint

   Consider the case studies we discussed in class as references for your assessment.