Practice Study Area Overview (3.2) - Community Participation in Disaster Risk Governance

Practice: Study Area Overview

Lesson 3.2Community Participation in Disaster Risk Governance

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does community participation refer to?
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Think of how local knowledge contributes to decisions.
Question 2.
What was the outcome of the 2005 Mumbai flood?
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Recall the number of fatalities associated with the disaster.
3Question 3.
What is the main focus of community participation in disaster risk governance?
- Community self-reliance
- Expert planning only
- Ignoring community inputs
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Think about whose knowledge is vital for successful planning.
4Question 4.
True or False: The 2005 Mumbai flood highlighted the importance of community involvement in disaster management.
- True
- False
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Consider the impact of the flood on the community.
Question 5.
Analyze how the lack of community participation can worsen disaster impact.
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Consider examples from past disasters.
Question 6.
Propose a detailed community engagement strategy for a flood-prone area, utilizing risk mapping.
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Think about involving schools, local leaders, and residents.

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