INTERNATIONAL MASTER PROGRAM ON NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT (2 0 1 6)
Disaster risk reduction strategy and policy implementation in Haiti: A case study of 1/12 earthquake
Ersnt Fiefiea,∗ a School of Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, 1, University Road, Tainan City, Taiwan(R.O.C)
Thesis info Abstract
Thesis history:
Presented: Date
Defended: Date
Received in revised form: Date
Achieved: Date
Available online: Date
Keywords:
Disaster, Risk Reduction, Strategy, Policy Implementation,
Haiti.
Like most of the third world countries, Haiti is prone to disasters of many kinds and the main challenge of the republic remain the threat of those disasters. Those disasters are not only the cause of fatalities and adversities but also damage a struggle economy in progress of formation and hinder the development growth effort.
This study looks into the disaster risk reduction policy …show more content…
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, an introduction will be presented on the topic of disaster risk reduction policy from a managerial prospective on strategies. The research background lays the core problems discussions where it presents the study area and the current situation. This will direct us to the main purpose and research questions. Lastly, we present an overview of the entire work.
Research Background
Disaster risk reduction (DRR) offers a major contribution to the building of safer, resilient communities. Central to this is the focus on community and specifically those at risk from disaster impacts. We know that we have been implementing DRR for some years now, but with the world becoming increasingly unsafe, it is important that we try to build on the foundations of previous endeavors and do more of what works and is effective. We also need to be more systematic in what we do as well as enhancing what we are doing to ensure that the basic objectives of safety and resilience are being
Disaster risk reduction strategy and policy implementation in Haiti: A case study of 1/12 earthquake
Ersnt Fiefiea,∗ a School of Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, 1, University Road, Tainan City, Taiwan(R.O.C)
Thesis info Abstract
Thesis history:
Presented: Date
Defended: Date
Received in revised form: Date
Achieved: Date
Available online: Date
Keywords:
Disaster, Risk Reduction, Strategy, Policy Implementation,
Haiti.
Like most of the third world countries, Haiti is prone to disasters of many kinds and the main challenge of the republic remain the threat of those disasters. Those disasters are not only the cause of fatalities and adversities but also damage a struggle economy in progress of formation and hinder the development growth effort.
This study looks into the disaster risk reduction policy …show more content…
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, an introduction will be presented on the topic of disaster risk reduction policy from a managerial prospective on strategies. The research background lays the core problems discussions where it presents the study area and the current situation. This will direct us to the main purpose and research questions. Lastly, we present an overview of the entire work.
Research Background
Disaster risk reduction (DRR) offers a major contribution to the building of safer, resilient communities. Central to this is the focus on community and specifically those at risk from disaster impacts. We know that we have been implementing DRR for some years now, but with the world becoming increasingly unsafe, it is important that we try to build on the foundations of previous endeavors and do more of what works and is effective. We also need to be more systematic in what we do as well as enhancing what we are doing to ensure that the basic objectives of safety and resilience are being