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Introduction to the Gerando Process
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Today, we are discussing the Gerando process, a framework developed to help communities manage disaster risks effectively. Can anyone tell me what this process aims to achieve?
To help communities identify and manage hazards?
Exactly! The Gerando process empowers local capacities to predict and manage hazard impacts. It's structured in six stages that assist communities in understanding their vulnerabilities.
What are these six stages?
Great question! The first stage is to establish a local Disaster Risk Management (DRM) committee. Let’s break this down further.
Establishing the DRM Committee
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In the Gerando process, the first step involves setting up a local DRM committee. Why do you think this is important?
It allows for organized management of risks, right?
Precisely! This committee is crucial as it coordinates the efforts of the community to assess risks and develop plans.
Who leads this committee?
A trained community member often referred to as the Gerando facilitator. This person guides the community through the following steps.
Identifying Hazards and Vulnerabilities
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Once the committee is established, they focus on identifying significant shocks and stressors such as drought or famine. Can anyone guess how they gather this information?
Maybe through surveys or discussions within the community?
Absolutely! They conduct vulnerability and capacity assessments, analyzing what makes their community susceptible to these hazards.
And how do they know what early warning signs to look for?
Good point! They identify both scientific and traditional early warning indicators to inform the community.
Creating and Implementing Plans
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After assessing vulnerabilities, the final steps involve developing mitigation plans and crafting a disaster preparedness plan. Why is drafting these plans critical?
To ensure that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?
Exactly! These plans outline strategies for mitigating the effects of identified risks, preparing the community for future hazards.
What role does social capital play in this process?
Social capital is vital; it enhances cooperation and trust among community members, facilitating better implementation of the plans.
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This section outlines the Gerando process implemented in collaboration with Eduardo Mondale University, highlighting the six stages of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and the importance of social capital, community involvement, and participatory methods in enhancing community resilience against hazards.
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Overview of Gerando Process
The Gerando process aims to bolster local capacities to recognize, anticipate, and manage the impacts of hazards. Initiated by Eduardo Mondale University, this approach piloted over 30 projects between 2006 and 2010 utilizing Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) methods.
The process comprises six critical stages: establishing a local DRM committee, identifying significant community shocks and stresses (e.g., drought, famine, conflict), conducting vulnerability and capacity assessments, recognizing scientific and traditional early warning systems, developing mitigation plans, and drawing up community disaster preparedness plans.
A significant aspect of the Gerando process is the recognition of informal social networks, which are often undervalued by official disaster management organizations. The success of CBDRM hinges on understanding the social capital within communities, including networks, trust, and participation. The concept of social capital, as advocated by Putnam, is crucial during crises as it fosters cooperation and connectedness among individuals.
This section emphasizes the need for transparency, time, and trust in participatory methods to ensure effective involvement of vulnerable populations in disaster risk management activities.
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Introducing the Gerando Process
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What is Gerando; Gerando is a process for supporting local capacities to identify, predict, manage hazard impacts. This process consists of 6 interrelated stages which I will explain briefly about it and which has been facilitated by a trained member of the local community.
Detailed Explanation
The Gerando Process is designed to help communities recognize and handle disasters effectively. It supports local capacities, meaning that it empowers community members to take action when disasters happen. It has six key stages, each designed to build upon the previous one. A trained facilitator, usually someone from the community, guides these steps to ensure that they are appropriate and effective for the local context.
Examples & Analogies
Think of Gerando like a community coach for a sports team. This coach helps the team identify their strengths, weaknesses, and strategies to win games, just like the Gerando facilitator helps the community recognize its challenges and capabilities in facing disasters.
Establishing a Local DRM Committee
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The first aspect is to establish a local DRM committee in each community. So, you have a community and then you try to make sure that you set up a DRM committee, the disaster risk management committee in each community.
Detailed Explanation
Establishing a Disaster Risk Management (DRM) committee is the initial step of the Gerando Process. This committee serves as the primary body responsible for disaster management within the community. By setting up this committee, community members take the first active step towards identifying their risks and organizing themselves to respond to potential disasters. The committee can focus on the unique challenges that their specific area faces, such as floods, droughts, or other hazards.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine setting up a neighborhood watch group. Just as this group helps to keep an eye on crime in the area and coordinate safety efforts, the DRM committee organizes community efforts to monitor and respond to disaster risks.
Identifying Shocks and Stress
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The Gerando facilitator usually the community coordinator, who then leads the committee and community through the next 5 steps so, one is set up and identify the significant shocks and stress that committee faces, is it due to drought, is it famine, is it war...
Detailed Explanation
The next step involves identifying the significant shocks and stresses that the community faces. This could include natural disasters (like droughts), social issues (such as famine), or conflicts (like war). The community coordinator works with the committee to gather information and insights from community members about what hazards are most pressing. Understanding these shocks is crucial as it helps the community to prepare and respond effectively.
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Think of this step like a health check-up. Just as a doctor assesses various symptoms to determine a patient’s health, the Gerando facilitator checks in with community members to find out what threats they are experiencing. This ensures that the community can take preventative actions.
Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment
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The community coordinator carries out a vulnerability and capacity assessment. Here, he talks about what kind of degree of vulnerability we do have and what the priorities are because this is where you need to understand the analysis part of it.
Detailed Explanation
In this step, the community evaluates how vulnerable they are to the identified shocks and what resources and strengths they possess to cope with these challenges. This involves analyzing both risks and capacities. Understanding vulnerabilities helps prioritize which issues need the most attention and which community strengths can be leveraged for disaster management.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a family preparing for a storm. They assess how strong their house is (capacity) compared to how likely it is to flood (vulnerability). Doing this allows them to reinforce weak points and ensure they are ready for what might come.
Early Warning Systems
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Identify the scientific and traditional or indigenous early warning indicators. Here, one has to understand what kind of early warning systems we have, so that how we can inform these to the community.
Detailed Explanation
This stage focuses on identifying both scientific and traditional early warning indicators for disasters. These are signs or signals that can help predict disasters, such as changes in the weather, animal behavior, or historical patterns. By understanding and utilizing these indicators, the community can prepare in advance for potential hazards.
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It’s similar to a farmer noticing that certain birds leave the area before a storm hits. This early sign can alert the farmer to take precautions, just like communities can prepare with the proper warning systems in place.
Mitigation Plans and Community Preparedness
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Develop and implement mitigation plans, where appropriate draw up a community disaster preparedness plan. Once, if you know what is the shock, you can understand the vulnerability in the capacity assessment...
Detailed Explanation
After identifying shocks, vulnerabilities, and early warning signs, the final steps involve developing and implementing plans to mitigate the identified risks. This includes creating community disaster preparedness plans that outline steps to take before, during, and after a disaster.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a fire drill at school. By practicing what to do in case of a fire, students become familiar with the steps they need to take to remain safe. Similarly, the community’s disaster preparedness plan serves as a guide to ensure safety during actual disasters.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Gerando Process: A structured method for community disaster management.
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Disaster Risk Management (DRM): A vital approach to prepare and respond to hazards.
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Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment: Evaluating community strengths and weaknesses related to disasters.
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Social Capital: The importance of community networks and trust in improving disaster resilience.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Establishing a local DRM committee that includes diverse community members to gather varied insights.
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Utilizing both scientific indicators (like weather forecasts) and traditional knowledge (like local signs of changing weather) to inform community preparedness strategies.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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To manage risk and build community, trust and capital in unity.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a small village facing a drought. They formed a committee, looked for signs, and worked together to overcome the challenge, showcasing the essence of the Gerando process in action.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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SIVA: Set up, Identify, Verify (capacity), Alert (warning), Mitigate (plans).
🎯 Super Acronyms
DRMC
- Disaster Risk Management Committee.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Gerando
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A process that enhances local capacities in identifying and managing disaster risks.
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Term: Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
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The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings.
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Term: Social Capital
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The networks, relationships, and trust that exist within communities that enable collaboration.
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Term: CommunityBased Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM)
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An approach that engages local communities in disaster management practices.