Essays about: "relief theory"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 45 essays containing the words relief theory.
-
6. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND RESPONSE IN CONFLICT-AFFECTED CONTEXTS : How armed conflict affects disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster response, and what explains within conflict variations?
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : This thesis w attempts to contribute to the identified gap in the disaster-conflict literature and posits the following research question: How does armed conflict affect DRR and disaster response, and what explains within conflict variations? Past research revealed that there is significant variation in types of rebel groups, which has significant consequences for disaster management. More nuanced approaches are needed in studying wartime political orders to scrutinize the dynamics of armed conflict and to assess the feasibility of DRR and relief interventions in different contexts. READ MORE
-
7. Linking Forecast-based Financing to Shock-responsive Social Protection Programmes to Scale Up Assistance against Climate Hazards
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : Climate hazards are increasing globally both in their intensity and frequency, requiring more integrated approaches that also strengthen national leadership over disaster management. Mobilizing resources ex-ante has been demonstrated as an effective way of reducing the impacts of hazards on livelihoods and protecting development gains, while social protection (SP) has also been demonstrating capacity to deliver faster assistance to disaster affected areas. READ MORE
-
8. COVID-19 MEASURES AND DEMOCRACY IN WEST AFRICA A case study of Nigeria and Ghana
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : In trying to respond to the covid19 pandemic, the government in nascent democracies like Nigeria and Ghana initiated measures and policies to mitigate the adverse effect of the pandemic. Measures such as lockdowns, public health measures and social distancing measures, were enacted although these measures were needed but the implementation of these measures affected democratic principles especially the egalitarian principle of democracy. READ MORE
-
9. Gender and the 'Tyranny of Urgency' : A qualitative study of gender mainstreaming practices in the field of disaster risk reduction
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Gender inequality greatly affects the vulnerability of women in many areas of societal development. Gender mainstreaming is used as a strategy to include a gender perspective in policy and practice to decrease vulnerability. In regular development there is a discrepancy between policy and practice, but especially so in contexts of disaster. READ MORE
-
10. Implementation of coping and adaptive measures by non-governmental organisations during drought : A case-study of the international federation of the red cross and crescent societies in Sub-Saharan Africa
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This thesis focuses on cases of drought since it is one of the most common and disastrous natural hazards that we experience on earth. Non-governmental organisations have traditionally offered humanitarian aid directed to response and relief measures. READ MORE
