3.1. Preliminary Damage and Needs Assessment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an informal settlement?

   Hint

   Think about the lack of basic services.

2. 2.

   Why is security of tenure important?

   Hint

   Consider why someone would stay in a place.

3. 3.

   What is a critical factor in upgrading informal settlements?

   • Urban sprawl
   • Security of Tenure
   • Market demand

   Hint

   What keeps you from leaving?

4. 4.

   True or False: Regulatory frameworks help promote unsafe construction.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider their purpose.

5. 5.

   Propose a comprehensive framework for assessing community needs post-disaster. What factors would you include?

   Hint

   What do people need immediately after a disaster?

6. 6.

   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?