Dull disasters? how planning ahead will make a difference

In recent years, typhoons have struck the Philippines and Vanuatu; earthquakes have rocked Haiti, Pakistan, and Nepal; floods have swept through Pakistan and Mozambique; droughts have hit Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia; and more. All led to loss of life and loss of livelihoods, and recovery will take...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Clarke, Daniel J. 1980- author (author), Dercon, Stefan, author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press 2016.
Edición:First edition
Colección:Open Access e-Books
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009425014306719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1: Dealing with disasters : it should and can get better
  • 2: Defining the problem : begging bowls and benefactors
  • 3: Bring in the professionals
  • 4: Planning for disaster recovery : changing the default setting
  • 5: Finance as the glue
  • 6: Moving forward ...