Practice Progression Of Vulnerability (by Ben Wisner) (1.11) - Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better

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Question 1.
What does the acronym 'GEP' stand for?
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Think about the key drivers of risk discussed.
Question 2.
Define what intensive risk refers to.
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Consider where vulnerable populations tend to live.
3Question 3.
What does intensive risk refer to?
- A risk spread across a large area
- A risk concentrated in a specific area
- A low-risk situation
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Think about where people are most affected during disasters.
4Question 4.
True or False: Extensive risks refer to areas with high economic assets and population density.
- True
- False
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Question 5.
Discuss how socio-political factors can impact disaster responses in developing countries.
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Consider how governance shapes access to resources.
Question 6.
Create a detailed policy recommendation that integrates poverty alleviation with disaster risk reduction strategies.
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Think about practical steps that can be implemented at the community level.

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