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Agency-driven vs Contractor-driven Approaches

5.2 - Agency-driven vs Contractor-driven Approaches

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define what an agency-driven approach is.

💡 Hint: Think about who leads these disaster recovery efforts.

Question 2 Easy

What is a key feature of contractor-driven approaches?

💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility the community has in choosing their options.

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Question 1

What is a primary characteristic of agency-driven approaches?

They empower local communities
They often undermine traditional systems
They focus solely on economic recovery

💡 Hint: Think about how the name itself suggests external control.

Question 2

True or False: Contractor-driven approaches always allow for complete customization by local communities.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how much choice a community really has.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a case where a disaster recovery effort failed due to an agency-driven approach. What lessons can be drawn?

💡 Hint: Focus on past disasters in your community or widely recognized cases.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a proposed housing recovery initiative using both agency-driven and contractor-driven strategies. What elements will you incorporate to ensure community involvement?

💡 Hint: Think of ways to ensure sustainability and respect local traditions.

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