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Models of Housing Reconstruction

5 - Models of Housing Reconstruction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary concern with how NGOs often address local knowledge?

💡 Hint: Think about the perception NGOs have of local practices.

Question 2 Easy

Define 'Victim Culture'.

💡 Hint: Consider how a person feels when they rely on others for support.

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Question 1

What is the major issue with how NGOs perceive local knowledge?

They respect it.
They often view it as a failure.
They promote it.

💡 Hint: Think about the starting point of their intervention.

Question 2

True or False: The agency-driven model is focused on community needs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how solutions are implemented.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a specific disaster recovery case where NGOs employed a one-size-fits-all housing model. What were the community's needs that went unaddressed, and how could a holistic approach have changed the outcome?

💡 Hint: Look back at the cases discussed earlier in the section.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a new model for housing reconstruction that integrates both agency-driven and contractor-driven elements while emphasizing community engagement.

💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of both existing models could be combined for better results.

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