COMMUNITY BASED APPROACHFOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Participatory Process The The worth and dignity worth and dignity of the individual and faith in of the individual and faith in

democratic processes.democratic processes. The right of The right of self-determination.self-determination. The The ability ability of individuals, groups and communities to of individuals, groups and communities to

change.change. The processes of The processes of interaction as an instrument interaction as an instrument to effect to effect

change.change. The The desirability of improving relationshipsdesirability of improving relationships among among

individuals, groups, neighborhoods, communities and individuals, groups, neighborhoods, communities and organizations.organizations.

That the end That the end result cannot be divorced from the meansresult cannot be divorced from the means.. That an That an orderly process orderly process is essential and compatible with is essential and compatible with

desirable change in value systems and social institutions.desirable change in value systems and social institutions. That in democracy, That in democracy, participation participation of people from all walks of people from all walks

of life is essential in reaching appropriate decision.of life is essential in reaching appropriate decision.

Principles Principles

Participatory process and contentParticipatory process and content ResponsiveResponsive ProactiveProactive IntegratedIntegrated ComprehensiveComprehensive Multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinaryMulti-sectoral and multi-disciplinary EmpoweringEmpowering DevelopmentalDevelopmental

ToolsTransect walkHistorical profilingTimelineSeasonal CalendarRisk mappingHazard MappingSocial mappingCapacity- resouce mappingVenn diagramme---------

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Stakeholders Stakeholders

Local representatives and leadersLocal representatives and leaders NGOs, CBOs and charitable trustsNGOs, CBOs and charitable trusts SHGs and cooperativesSHGs and cooperatives Local Govt employeesLocal Govt employees Community volunteers in Govt Community volunteers in Govt

programmesprogrammes Corporate sectorCorporate sector Volunteers and youth leadersVolunteers and youth leaders VULENRABLE GROUPSVULENRABLE GROUPS

Benefits Benefits

Identification of multiple structural and non Identification of multiple structural and non structural measures for preparedness and structural measures for preparedness and mitigationmitigation

Real needs and priorities are addressedReal needs and priorities are addressed Allows rapid and effective response to disastersAllows rapid and effective response to disasters Ownership and commitment for individual and Ownership and commitment for individual and

collective actioncollective action Cost effective- community mobilises resourcesCost effective- community mobilises resources Higher replicability Higher replicability Strengthens social cohesion and cooperationStrengthens social cohesion and cooperation Integration of DM into local developmental Integration of DM into local developmental

planning processplanning process Builds confidence leads to empowermentBuilds confidence leads to empowerment

Concerns in participatory Concerns in participatory approachapproach

Illiteracy and povertyIlliteracy and poverty Time concerns Time concerns Community dynamicsCommunity dynamics Community mobilization Community mobilization Conflicting interests within communityConflicting interests within community Democratic processes v/s Majoritarianism: Democratic processes v/s Majoritarianism:

consensus buildingconsensus building Short term urgency v/s long term priorityShort term urgency v/s long term priority Making it sustainable- changing prioritiesMaking it sustainable- changing priorities Funding for structural measuresFunding for structural measures Political environment: consensus building v/s Political environment: consensus building v/s

lobbying and advocacylobbying and advocacy Donor concerns- about effectivenessDonor concerns- about effectiveness Agency/ donor priorities v/s expressed needsAgency/ donor priorities v/s expressed needs Measuring impact of participationMeasuring impact of participation

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