1.3. UN Agencies Involved in Disaster Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does UNDP stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the UN's focus on development and recovery.

2. 2.

   What is the main role of OCHA?

   Hint

   Consider the term 'coordination' in disaster management.

3. 3.

   What does OCHA stand for?

   • Office for Coordination of Human Affairs
   • Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
   • Object for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

   Hint

   Focus on the emergency aspect.

4. 4.

   True or False: UNDP focuses only on economic development.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the broader mandate of this agency.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.