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Pakistan is a particularly relevant case study for
the research into the role of the affected state in
humanitarian action. It has suffered from two
major natural disasters...
This article looks at the interaction between the
humanitarian community and the Pakistan military in responding to the 2010
floods in order to identify key successes and challenges....
This 1research examines the relevance of tradition and culture in post-disaster reconstruction, through the use of a detailed case study: the fishing communities of Tamil Nadu, India. Meeting the...
In the contemporary world, a revolution in digital technologies has changed our
way of life—for better. The role of women is expanding in socio-economic, political and
physical spaces...
The study had three main objectives: to develop research tools to be used for profiling urban IDPs, including to make population estimates;Internal Displacement to Urban Areas: the Tufts-IDMC...
Through an academic
understanding of the issues and incorporating viewpoints of experts in the
area, the chapter seeks to provide fresh insights into an aspect which has
the...
Eleven case studies are included in the TLS 2013 that have been implemented in response to flooding, earthquake and conflict. This year’s case studies illustrate different types of child-friendly...
Use of satellite data to make initial damage assessments. Case study from the Bam, Iran earthquake of 26 December 2003.
This film is for DRR practitioners or those wishing to learn more about DRR practices. Good practice is demonstrated through case studies from Tajikistan, Malawi, India, Nicaragua, El Salvador,...