3.1 - Preliminary Damage and Needs Assessment
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Practice Questions
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What is an informal settlement?
💡 Hint: Think about the lack of basic services.
Why is security of tenure important?
💡 Hint: Consider why someone would stay in a place.
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What is a critical factor in upgrading informal settlements?
💡 Hint: What keeps you from leaving?
True or False: Regulatory frameworks help promote unsafe construction.
💡 Hint: Consider their purpose.
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Propose a comprehensive framework for assessing community needs post-disaster. What factors would you include?
💡 Hint: What do people need immediately after a disaster?
Evaluate the effectiveness of a specific program aimed at upgrading informal settlements in your area. What metrics would you assess?
💡 Hint: What changes can you see or confirm with evidence?
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