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11. Welcome and Overview

Disaster recovery and building back better involve a comprehensive understanding of risk, vulnerability, and recovery processes. The course provides theoretical insights alongside practical case studies from around the globe, emphasizing the roles of various professionals in disaster risk management and the importance of cultural contexts in shaping risk perceptions. Key elements include pre-disaster planning, effective communication, and education in disaster risk reduction (DRR).

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Sections

  • 1

    Disaster Recovery And Build Back Better

    This section provides an overview of disaster recovery and the principles of building back better, summarizing the key learning outcomes of the course.

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  • 1.1

    Welcome And Overview

    This section introduces the course on disaster recovery, summarizing its objective and key modules covered.

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  • 1.2

    Course Structure

    This section summarizes the key components of the 'Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better' course, outlining its modules and themes.

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  • 2

    Modules

    This section summarizes the eight modules covered in the Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better course, highlighting key concepts and learning outcomes.

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  • 2.1

    Module 1: Introduction To Disaster Risk Recovery And Build Back Better

    This section provides a comprehensive overview of disaster recovery and the concept of Build Back Better (BBB) across various modules.

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  • 2.2

    Module 2: Understanding Vulnerability

    This section covers the key aspects of disaster recovery and the concept of building back better, emphasizing the significance of understanding vulnerability in disaster management.

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  • 2.3

    Module 3: Organizational Setup And Role Of Built Environment Professions

    This section summarizes the course on disaster recovery and the importance of integrating built environment professionals in the recovery process.

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  • 2.4

    Module 4: Disaster Risk Reduction And Pre-Disaster Planning

    This section provides a comprehensive overview of disaster recovery and strategies for building back better post-disaster.

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  • 2.5

    Module 5: Relief, Recovery, And Transition

    This section summarizes the course contents on disaster recovery and building back better.

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  • 2.6

    Module 6: Post-Disaster Reconstruction

    This section discusses the key aspects of disaster recovery and building back better, summarizing the course content covered throughout various modules.

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  • 2.7

    Module 7: Assessments And Global Reports

    This section summarizes the key themes and learning outcomes from a course on disaster recovery and rebuilding processes.

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  • 2.8

    Module 8: Communication And Education In Drr

    This section summarizes the key teachings on disaster recovery and communication presented throughout the course, emphasizing the importance of cultural perspectives and risk communication.

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  • 3

    Key Concepts

    This section summarizes the key concepts regarding disaster recovery and building back better, covering theoretical frameworks, organizational setups, methodologies, and case studies.

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  • 3.1

    Theoretical Aspects

    This section provides an overview of the theoretical foundations of disaster recovery and the concept of building back better.

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  • 3.2

    Practice Setups And Plans

    This section provides a structured overview of disaster recovery processes, focusing on practice setups and plans pertaining to disaster risk reduction.

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  • 3.3

    Management Aspects

    This section outlines the management aspects involved in disaster recovery and the principles of building back better.

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  • 3.4

    Assessed Communication And Education

    The section encapsulates the key principles of disaster recovery and the importance of communication and education in fostering resilient communities post-disaster.

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  • 4

    Risk Communication

    This section discusses the fundamentals of risk communication and its significance in disaster risk reduction and management.

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  • 4.1

    Components Of Risk Communication

    This section delves into the fundamentals of risk communication, including its importance in disaster management and the interplay between risk perception, analysis, and management.

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  • 4.2

    Cultural Perceptions Of Risk

    This section explores how cultural factors shape individuals' perceptions of risk, emphasizing the role of cultural context in understanding disaster risk reduction.

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  • 4.3

    Prioritizing Risks

    This section emphasizes the importance of prioritizing risks in disaster recovery and the role cultural context plays in this process.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

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  • The role of different profe...
  • Cultural factors significan...

Final Test

Revision Tests