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Review of the Epidemic Control for Volunteers’ Toolkit – Rollout in Asia Pacific, 2011 – 2014
This document provides a review of the Epidemic Control for Volunteers (ECV) Manual and Toolkit and its rollout in Asia Pacific. It includes case studies on the use of the toolkit in a number of countries in Asia Pacific.
The Role of Social Capital in Strengthening Disaster Resilience in Thailand
This study aims contribute to the existing evidence base on how social capital can be harnessed to strengthen disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Thailand. While social capital is generally recognised as an important means to building community resilience, there is still little knowledge about how it can be best utilised towards DRR efforts. The study is based on a literature review and field work carried out in three communities in Thailand.
Of Norms, Networks, and Trust. The Role of Social Capital in Reinforcing Community Resilience
This study analyses the role of social capital in community resilience. The paper bases its analysis on recent literature and on case studies from nine communities in Nepal, China and Myanmar. The research included a household survey with 888 respondents, and workshops with communities and Red Cross branches.
The Global Climate Finance Architecture
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Managing Climate Extremes and Disasters in Asia: Lessons from the IPCC SREX Report
This summary highlights the key findings of the report from an Asian perspective, including an assessment of the science and the implications of this for society and sustainable development. The SREX report considers the effects of climate change on extreme events, disasters, and disaster risk management (DRM).
The social Dimensions of Adaptation to Climate Change in Vietnam
Purpose: The social component of the Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change (EACC) study was aimed to produce data, analysis, and advice for the overall EACC study on where the social assessment can help clarify questions of vulnerability, adaptation, and economic…
Key determinants of a successful CBDRR programme – CBDRR Study, ARUP International Development, 2011
The report indentifies nine key determinants of a successful CBDRR programme, which are classified into three categories: stakeholders, programme design, programme management. It also suggests seven recommendations to enhance the CBDRR efforts.
Characteristics of a Safe and Resilient Community – CBDRR Study, ARUP International Development 2011
Purpose: The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) is committed to building safety and resilience through its Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) programmes. However, defining the aims and objectives of such programmes and the critical factors that influence…