With increasing magnitude and impacts of Disasters due to factors that include climate change, rapid urbanization and other human causes, Disaster risk management should be deeply embedded in organizational culture and structures. This course explores disaster risk management concepts and practices using practical examples at international up to family level.
Introduction
International, regional and national
Community based disaster risk management
Understanding Disaster Risk Reduction
Information management systems for DRM
Understanding risk
Risk analysis process
Hazard mapping and ranking
Vulnerability and capacity analysis
Developing and implementing Standard Operation Procedures
Types and Scope of DRM plans
Contingency Planning
Early warning systems
Plan Activation and review
International response systems
National Response structures
Incident Command Centre
Assessment planning and implementation
Resource mobilization for response
Disaster risk management and project planning
Livelihoods and resilience
Mainstreaming DRR into development
DRM-gender, environment, HIV and AIDS
The aim of this course is to provide participant not only with a solid theoretical and conceptual understanding of DRM, but also takes you through the practical application of the concept and practices in different settings.
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