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The chapter discusses the Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) process, focusing on the Gerando method to empower local communities in disaster risk management. It highlights the significance of social capital, transparency, time, and trust in engaging community members effectively. Additionally, it addresses the challenges NGOs face in inclusive participation during CBDRM activities.
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What we have learnt
- Gerando is a process involving six interrelated stages to enhance community disaster risk management.
- The establishment of local disaster risk management committees is vital to identify and manage hazards.
- Social capital and inclusiveness are crucial for effective community-based disaster management.
Key Concepts
- -- Gerando
- A process for supporting local capacities to identify, predict, and manage hazard impacts through a structured approach.
- -- Social Capital
- The networks, relationships, and trust that allow individuals and communities to work together effectively.
- -- Transparency
- The clarity and openness required to keep community members informed about decision-making processes and potential impacts.
- -- Inclusion
- The practice of involving diverse community members in the disaster management process to ensure their needs and capacities are recognized.
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