En a rapidly evolving global landscape, Disaster Management and Recovery is at the forefront of ensuring communities and organisations are resilient and prepared. The increasing frequency and intensity of disasters have heightened the demand for skilled professionals in this critical field. Our course offers an in-depth exploration of development-oriented disaster management, equipping you with the knowledge to develop strategic recovery plans and effectively manage information during crises. You will gain insights into innovative recovery strategies and instruments, empowering you to make informed decisions that prioritise sustainable development. With the rising need for expertise in disaster management, participating in this course not only enhances your professional credentials but also positions you as a crucial asset in a sector poised for growth.
Disaster management and recovery
This course is designed for professionals and graduates in the disaster management sector who wish to enhance or update their knowledge. It covers development-oriented disaster management and recovery, response planning, information management, and recovery strategy formulation. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of disaster response and recovery frameworks.
40 hours
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
Course objectives
- To comprehend key concepts in disaster management and recovery.
- To develop effective disaster management and recovery plans.
- To analyse information for disaster response and recovery assessments.
- To identify strategies for development-oriented recovery.
- To assess the impact of disasters on development.
- To explore instruments used in disaster management and recovery.
- To evaluate recovery strategies for sustainable development.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you to effectively manage and recover from disasters with a development-oriented approach. You'll learn to plan and implement disaster management strategies, focusing on recovery planning and information management. By evaluating response and recovery assessments, you'll be able to strategise and utilise recovery instruments, enhancing your ability to contribute to resilient community development and disaster preparedness.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. CONTEXT AND CONCEPTS OF DEVELOPMENT-ORIENTED DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY
Concepts of Emergencies and Disasters
Concepts of Development-Oriented Recovery
Context of Development-Oriented Disaster Response and Recovery
Effects and Impacts of Climate Variability and Climate Change on Disaster Response and Recovery
Cross-Cutting issues associated Development-Oriented Disaster Management
UNIT 2. DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY PLANNING
Disaster Management and Recovery Processes
Preparedness and Alerts
Emergency Response Processes
Post- Disaster Recovery Planning Process
Territorial Levels and Work Areas
UNIT 3. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, AND RESPONSE AND RECOVERY ASSESSMENTS
Response Information
Instruments and Needs Assessments
Information Management in Development-Oriented Recovery
Damages, Loss and Recovery Needs Assessment
Recovery: Assessment from the Government’s Perspective, the Private Sector and Communities
UNIT 4. DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT-ORIENTED RECOVERY STRATEGIES AND INSTRUMENTS
Disaster Management and the Humanitarian Agenda Strategies
Emergency Response and Disaster Management Instruments
Post- Disaster Development-Oriented Recovery Strategies
Post-Disaster Development-Oriented Recovery Planning and Implementation Instruments
Disaster Response and Recovery Actions. Technical and Resource Implementation Needs