5.2. Agency-driven vs Contractor-driven Approaches

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define what an agency-driven approach is.

   Hint

   Think about who leads these disaster recovery efforts.

2. 2.

   What is a key feature of contractor-driven approaches?

   Hint

   Consider the flexibility the community has in choosing their options.

3. 3.

   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.

4. 4.

   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.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.