1.3 - UN Agencies Involved in Disaster Management
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Practice Questions
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What does UNDP stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the UN's focus on development and recovery.
What is the main role of OCHA?
💡 Hint: Consider the term 'coordination' in disaster management.
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What does OCHA stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the emergency aspect.
True or False: UNDP focuses only on economic development.
💡 Hint: Consider the broader mandate of this agency.
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In a hypothetical disaster scenario, how would you prioritize the roles of different UN agencies? Consider using the ISDR framework.
💡 Hint: Reference the priorities within disaster response.
Critique the effectiveness of CBDRM in ensuring adequate recovery from disasters. What challenges does it face?
💡 Hint: Consider both benefits and obstacles to community engagement.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - Disaster Management
- OCHA – Coordination in Humanitarian Action
- WHO - Emergency Preparedness and Response
- UNDP Projects in Disaster Resilience
- World Food Programme - Emergency Response