ELLA Spotlight on Knowledge: Spotlight on Publications: Disaster Risk Management in Latin American Cities

ELLA is the Evidence and Lessons from Latin America programme

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Document Type:
Literature Review
Theme:
Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Authors:
Watanabe, M.

Abstract

This selection of publications highlights key resources documenting and analysing some of the main aspects of the Latin American experience with disaster risk management (DRM) in cities: links and relationships between urban poverty and disasters; the importance of regulatory frameworks, institutions and governance; the challenges and opportunities of building resilient cities; the political economy of DRM; DRM strategies and tools; comparative experiences across countries and regions; and the evolution of conceptual frameworks and methodologies for risk and vulnerability analysis.

Citation

Watanabe, M. ELLA Spotlight on Knowledge: Spotlight on Publications: Disaster Risk Management in Latin American Cities. ELLA, Practical Action Consulting, Lima, Peru (2013) 9 pp.

Published 1 January 2013
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