Practice Indigenous Knowledge And Cultural Insights (2.2) - Communication of Social Capital in Disaster Management

Practice: Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Insights

Lesson 2.2Communication of Social Capital in Disaster Management

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is DRR?
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Think about what is meant by reducing risks.
Question 2.
Name one way NGOs use indigenous knowledge.
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Consider how local perspectives can inform larger strategies.
3Question 3.
What does DRR stand for?
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Direct Risk Response
- Disaster Relief Recovery
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Remember this as a key approach to managing risks.
4Question 4.
Is indigenous knowledge essential for planning in disaster risk management?
- True
- False
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Think about how local knowledge informs better decision-making.
Question 5.
Design a plan to incorporate indigenous knowledge into a disaster response strategy for your local community.
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Reflect on who in the community has wisdom and how to engage them effectively.
Question 6.
Evaluate the potential drawbacks of relying solely on modern technology in disaster response over indigenous methods.
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Consider what historical examples show us about failed technological interventions.

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