The CBDM approach during the capacity development stage

During the capacity development stage, a CBDM (Community-based disaster management) approach emphasises the importance of building networks and links with local as well as government agencies, to enable rapid decision-making and ensure clarity of roles in advance, for example. This community social capital, in turn, builds trust amongst all stakeholders.

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Cultural Factors: Communication, Social networks

Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards

Disaster Phases: Preparedness

Types of Actors Concerned: Local authorities, Government

Recommendations:

• Improve disaster management processes through better networking and cooperation between public and private actors and a better understanding of the role which each of these actors plays in the different disaster management stages