6.1. Continuity and Knowledge Transfer Issues

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is decentralization?

   Hint

   Think about who gets to decide what happens in their community.

2. 2.

   What does self-help construction mean?

   Hint

   Focus on the 'self' part of the term.

3. 3.

   What is a primary benefit of decentralized reconstruction efforts?

   • Local decisions
   • Higher costs
   • Slower progress

   Hint

   Think about who knows best in a community.

4. 4.

   True or False: Knowledge transfer is not necessary after a project ends.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens if lessons aren't shared.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of losing experienced knowledge on a community's ability to manage their reconstruction.

   Hint

   Consider what lessons learned from previous projects could be beneficial.

6. 6.

   Create a strategy for ensuring that decentralized reconstruction projects have continuous support and knowledge flow.

   Hint

   Think of methods that keep community members connected and informed.