1.6. Community Asset Management (CAM)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does CAM stand for?

   Hint

   Think about how Community resources are managed.

2. 2.

   Name one type of asset that is managed in CAM.

   Hint

   Consider the shared resources in a community.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of CAM?

   • To prioritize economic growth
   • To manage community resources
   • To promote individual asset ownership

   Hint

   Think about the community aspect in recovery.

4. 4.

   True or False: Capacity building in CAM addresses only individual skills.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider whether it’s just individual or systemic skills.

5. 5.

   Develop a detailed plan for a community asset management initiative in a hypothetical disaster-affected zone. Include steps for capacity building and stakeholder engagement.

   Hint

   Consider what resources you would need and how you would involve everyone.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a previous disaster recovery case where community asset management played a key role. What lessons can be drawn for future initiatives?

   Hint

   Reflect on both successes and areas for improvement in the approach taken.