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- Summary:
- This publication discusses the links between poverty, vulnerability, and disaster risk. It highlights activities undertaken by nongovernmental organizations throughout the developing world which integrate disaster risk reduction (DRR) and poverty reduction strategies. The publication underscores lessons learned from these activities and points out some challenges as a means to promote South-South knowledge development and exchange. The publication asserts that disasters are often mistakenly presented as acts of nature while, in fact, disaster risks are mostly the products of human and social vulnerabilities. Poverty especially tends to augment disaster risks by reversing development gains, decreasing current coping capabilities, and driving the poor deeper into cycles of increasing poverty and vulnerability. From this standpoint, the publication argues that there is a need to address the issues of poverty and disaster risks at the same time to effectively build the resilience of communities. On the one hand, DRR initiatives focused on mitigation, preparedness, networking, local insurance, shelter protection, and water provision can be critical to reducing poverty, while on the other hand, poverty reduction efforts which create and protect livelihoods can be significant in reducing disaster risks. The document presents cases highlighting water and environmental management, as well as drought risk reduction initiatives, implemented throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America as examples of the integration of DRR and poverty reduction. While DRR as a concept may be difficult for communities to grasp, when linked to poverty reduction activities such as livelihood protection, it becomes more easily understood and accepted. Also critical to implementing DRR at the local level is acknowledgement of the crucial importance of community-driven methodologies. Often communities are the first lines of defense against hazards, and thus it is critical that investments are made towards increasing their local capacity. This can be done by both improving their technical and social knowledge concerning DRR but also by incorporating community knowledge and experience into both DRR and poverty reduction efforts. This strengthens community ownership and ensures a greater likelihood of long-term sustainability. The publication also calls for the development of cross-sectoral coalitions and increasing work with local NGOs to manage local crises. ( English )
- Subject:
- Poverty ( English )
- Subject:
- General Risk Reduction ( English )
- Subject:
- Foreword p. iii; Preface p. v; Introduction p. vii; Bangladesh: Risk reduction boosts livelihood security in disaster-prone district. Practical Action – Bangladesh p. 1; Bolivia: Community preparedness for emergencies helps reduce poverty. Care International p. 6; El Salvador: National network for DRR helps curb poverty. Oxfam America p. 11; Honduras: Reducing vulnerability and poverty through disaster mitigation. World Vision - Honduras p. 15; India: Reducing risk in poor urban areas to protect shelters, hard-won assets and livelihoods. SEEDS India p. 20; India: Stabilising livelihoods through community-based preparedness. World Vision – India p. 23; Indonesia: Clean water as an entry point to risk reduction and poverty alleviation.
Community Association for Disaster Management (PMPB) p. 28; Kenya: Disaster preparedness poised to help reduce poverty in drought-prone area. Welthungerhilfe (German Agro Action) p. 33; Liberia: Reducing flood risk through a job creation scheme. Mercy Corps p. 37; Malawi: Drought mitigation initiative brings relief to poor farmers’ assets. Christian Aid p. 40; Malawi: Livelihood initiative helps poor women build community resilience. Tearfund p. 45; Mozambique: Protecting livelihoods with local warning and response systems. InWEnt (Capacity Building International) p. 51; Nepal: The shallow tube well: A tool for fighting drought and poverty.
Practical Action – Nepal p. 55; Pakistan: Integrating disaster risk reduction into post-disaster livelihood rehabilitation. Concern Worldwide – Pakistan p. 58; Peru: Good irrigation enhances climate change adaptation and boosts harvest. Practical Action – Peru p. 61; The Philippines: Linking income, environmental care and disaster preparedness. Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP) p. 66; Tajikistan: Saving lives and livelihoods through the power of knowledge. Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) - USA p. 71 ( French )
- Citation/Reference:
- (2008). “Linking disaster risk reduction and poverty reduction: good practices and lessons learned.” United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
- General Note:
- A publication of the Global Network of NGOs for Disaster Risk Reduction.
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- Source Institution:
- Florida International University
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- Refer to main document/publisher for use rights.
- Resource Identifier:
- FI13022754
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