Practice NGO Response to Local Needs - 1.3 | 12. Introduction to NGO Operations and Local Knowledge | Disaster Preparedness & Planning - Vol 6
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is local knowledge?

💡 Hint: Consider the community's past experiences and practices.

Question 2

Easy

Define victim culture.

💡 Hint: Think about how dependence can affect self-sufficiency.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main criticism of NGO responses to local disasters?

  • They rely on local knowledge
  • They underestimate community needs
  • They build too many houses

💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of ignoring the context.

Question 2

True or False: Statistical reductionism in disaster response can overlook significant community impacts.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how this affects understanding of the community's plight.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate the long-term societal impacts of an NGO intervention that utilized a standardized housing model in a culturally rich community.

💡 Hint: Consider both immediate outcomes and extended social dynamics.

Question 2

Design a participatory engagement model for a community recovery project post-disaster, outlining key steps and involved stakeholders.

💡 Hint: Focus on active participation and meaningful input.

Challenge and get performance evaluation