4. Project Outcomes

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is decentralization?

   Hint

   Think about who makes decisions in a community.

2. 2.

   Give one example of a hazard-resistant building feature.

   Hint

   Consider what helps buildings withstand disasters.

3. 3.

   What is decentralization?

   • A power transfer to local authorities
   • A reduction of authority
   • Centralized control

   Hint

   Think about how community decisions differ from central authority.

4. 4.

   True or False: The FORECAFE project built over 9,800 houses.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the specific figures mentioned in the text.

5. 5.

   Consider the role of community involvement in rebuilding post-disaster structures. Discuss how different stakeholders might contribute and what challenges could arise.

   Hint

   Think about how various perspectives may influence rebuilding efforts.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of using prefabricated constructions in rural areas post-disaster compared to traditional methods.

   Hint

   Consider the balance between speed and cultural suitability in building methods.