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Introduction to Gerando Process
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Today, we'll explore the Gerando process. Can anyone tell me what this process is aimed at achieving in disaster risk management?
Is it to help communities prepare for disasters?
Exactly! The Gerando process supports local capacities. It has six stages, starting with establishing a local DRM committee. Why do you think this first step is important?
It helps to organize the community around disaster management.
Correct! Organizing the community is essential for effective collaboration. Now, can you list the next steps after establishing the committee?
Identifying vulnerabilities and assessing capacities?
Yes, vulnerability and capacity assessments are key to understand community needs. Let's remember this as 'ICCA' for Identify, Capacity, Collaborate, and Assess!
Understanding Vulnerabilities
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Now, let's delve deeper into identifying vulnerabilities. Can someone explain why understanding shocks like drought or famine is important?
It helps in planning better responses to those shocks.
Exactly! What tools do you think can be used for this assessment?
Surveys or community meetings?
Great answers! Continuous assessment helps us to adapt strategies. So, identifying risks is 'RAP', which stands for Risks, Adapt, and Prepare.
Social Capital's Role
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Moving forward, let's talk about social capital. Can anyone tell me what it refers to in the context of communities?
It's about the relationships and networks people have.
Absolutely! Relationships strengthen community responses. Why are informal networks crucial during disasters?
They often provide the first line of support, like helping each other.
Exactly! This is known as 'SPECT', which stands for Support, Promote, Educate, Connect, and Trust in the community.
The Three Ts of Participation
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Now let’s discuss the Three Ts of participation. Can anyone name them?
Transparency, time, and trust!
Exactly! Why do you think transparency is crucial in community projects?
It keeps everyone informed and reduces misunderstandings.
Very well said! Let's use the acronym 'T3' to remember these 'Three Ts'. Can anyone make an example of how trust is built?
By keeping promises and following through with community agreements.
Challenges in CBDRM
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Finally, let’s talk about the challenges faced in CBDRM. Why might it be difficult to involve everyone?
Because not everyone can participate actively due to different reasons.
Correct! Understanding power dynamics in communities is key. What can organizations do to address this?
Focus on empowering marginalized groups.
Exactly! Empowerment supports inclusion. Remember this as 'IPE', which stands for Inclusion, Power, and Empowerment.
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The section elaborates on the Gerando process for enhancing local disaster risk management capabilities. It emphasizes the establishment of local DRM committees and the need for integrating indigenous knowledge in disaster preparedness. The significance of social capital and the three T's of participation—transparency, time, and trust—are also highlighted.
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Official Disaster Management Organizations
This section details the role of official disaster management organizations in relation to community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM). The discussion is informed by initiatives from Eduardo Mondale University between 2006 and 2010, which scaled up over 30 projects leveraging the CBDRM method. The Gerando process, which supports local capacities in hazard impact management, plays a critical role in engaging communities.
Key Components of the Gerando Process
The Gerando process follows six interrelated stages:
1. Establishment of DRM Committees: A disaster risk management (DRM) committee is established within each community.
2. Identification of Vulnerabilities: The committee, led by a trained Gerando facilitator, identifies significant community shocks and stresses, such as drought or famine.
3. Vulnerability Assessment: Community members assess their vulnerability and capacity, which informs their priorities.
4. Early Warning Indicators: Identification of scientific and traditional early warning indicators is crucial for timely responses.
5. Mitigation Plans: Development and implementation of appropriate mitigation plans stem from the vulnerability assessment and identified indicators.
6. Disaster Preparedness Plan: A community disaster preparedness plan is drawn up, aligning with the insights gained from the previous steps.
Role of Social Capital and Participation
It is emphasized that official disaster management often undervalues informal social networks, which are significant in crises. The creation of social capital, as noted in Putnam's work, is vital for communities to collaborate effectively. Key elements for participatory methods include:
- Transparency: Clarity and openness in communication between authorities and communities.
- Time: Investment in building relationships that foster community ownership.
- Trust: Built through consistent transparency and meaningful engagement.
This section concludes by addressing the challenges of including all community members in CBDRM activities, given differing power relations and expectations among individuals.
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Introduction to Gerando
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Gerando is a process for supporting local capacities to identify, predict, manage hazard impacts, so this process consists of 6 interrelated stages.
Detailed Explanation
Gerando is an initiative that focuses on enhancing local community abilities to deal with disasters. It involves six stages that are interconnected, meaning that each stage builds on the previous one to create a comprehensive disaster management strategy. The goal is to empower communities to better understand and manage the risks they face.
Examples & Analogies
Think of Gerando like building a house. You start with a strong foundation (understanding the risks), then you build the walls (creating a committee), add the roof (developing plans), and finally furnish it with the necessary resources (implementing the strategies) to make it a safe and secure home for everyone.
Establishing the Local DRM Committee
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The first aspect is to establish a local DRM committee in each community. The Gerando facilitator, usually the community coordinator, leads this committee through the next steps.
Detailed Explanation
The first step in the Gerando process is to create a Disaster Risk Management (DRM) committee within each community. This committee is made up of local residents and is led by a facilitator, often a community coordinator. The role of this committee is to focus on identifying the risks faced by the community and mobilizing resources to address these risks.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a sports team. The coach (facilitator) guides the players (committee members) in developing strategies (disaster plans) to win the game (manage disasters). Without a strong team, it would be hard to compete effectively.
Identifying Vulnerabilities
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The committee faces significant shocks and stress, like drought, famine, or war, needing to identify these through vulnerability and capacity assessments.
Detailed Explanation
After establishing the committee, the next step involves identifying the major challenges or stresses the community experiences. This could include natural disasters like drought or man-made issues like conflict. The committee conducts vulnerability and capacity assessments to evaluate how susceptible the community is to these shocks and what strengths it possesses.
Examples & Analogies
It’s similar to checking your car before a long journey. You inspect the tires, brakes, and oil levels to ensure everything is in working order and to prevent issues on the road. Identifying vulnerabilities helps take proactive measures to be prepared for disasters.
Understanding Early Warning Indicators
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Identify scientific and traditional or indigenous early warning indicators for disaster preparedness.
Detailed Explanation
This step emphasizes the importance of recognizing both scientifically-based and local traditional warning signs of disasters. Understanding these indicators helps communities to be informed about potential risks and take timely actions to mitigate them.
Examples & Analogies
It's like knowing the weather forecasts. If the forecast predicts a storm, you prepare your home and make plans. Similarly, locals might watch for certain animal behaviors or changes in the environment as signals that a disaster is coming.
Mitigation and Preparedness Plans
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Develop and implement mitigation plans, including a community disaster preparedness plan.
Detailed Explanation
Once risks and vulnerabilities are understood, the committee can develop mitigation plans. These plans detail specific actions the community will take to mitigate risks and prepare for potential disasters. This proactive planning is essential for effective community disaster response.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this as making an emergency kit for your home. You gather supplies such as food, water, and medication, and create a plan for what to do during an emergency. Just like preparing your kit, communities prepare to ensure they are ready for disasters.
The Importance of Community Networks
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Official disaster management organizations often undervalue the potential of informal social organizations or networks.
Detailed Explanation
It is crucial to acknowledge and utilize the existing informal networks within communities, such as neighborhood groups or family ties. These networks play a significant role in disaster response and should be integrated into official disaster management strategies.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a neighborhood potluck where everyone brings a dish. People know each other and help one another, which creates a sense of community and support. In crises, these existing relationships can be invaluable for quick and effective responses.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Gerando Process: A method consisting of six stages to enhance local disaster management.
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Social Capital: The importance of networks and relationships for effective disaster response.
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Three Ts: Transparency, Time, and Trust as essential components in participatory disaster management.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Establishing a local DRM committee to address village flood risks.
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Using local knowledge and networks to create early warning systems for pending disasters.
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For Disaster’s call, let’s have our team, in Gerando’s steps we’ll build our dream!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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In a small village, when floods struck, the community banded together, guided by their local DRM committee using the Gerando steps to save each other and rebuild.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember the acronym 'HAVE' to recall the key actions: Help, Assess, Verify, Engage.
🎯 Super Acronyms
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- Transparency
- Relationships
- Unity
- Support
- Time.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: CBDRM
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Community-Based Disaster Risk Management; a method involving local communities in disaster risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
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Term: Gerando
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A process aimed at enhancing local capacities for disaster risk management through established local committees.
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Term: Social Capital
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The networks and relationships among people that provide social cohesion and trust.
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Term: Vulnerability Assessment
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A systematic evaluation of the susceptibility of a community to various hazards.
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Term: Participatory Methods
Definition:
Strategies that involve community members in the decision-making process regarding their lives, especially concerning disaster management.