Natural disaster management in the Asia-Pacific : policy and governance /: policy and governance. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Caroline Brassard, David W. Giles, Arnold M. Howitt, editors.
• Editors: Brassard, Caroline; Giles, David W; Howitt, Arnold M, 1947-
• Contents: Acknowledgments; Contents; Contributors; Abbreviations and Acronyms; List of Tables; List of Figures; Authors Biographies; Chapter 1: Confronting Disaster: Recent Lessons from the Asia-Pacific; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 2015 as a Pivotal Year; Outline Placeholder; 1.3 About This Volume; 1.3.1 Emergency Response and Humanitarian Relief; 1.3.2 Recovery and Resilience; 1.3.3 Improving Preparedness; 1.4 Conclusion; References; Part I: Emergency Response and Humanitarian Relief; Chapter 2: Localising the Humanitarian Toolkit: Lessons from Recent Philippines Disasters; 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Disasters and Disaster Management in the Asia-Pacific Region2.3 The National Framework for Disaster Management in the Philippines: Progress and Challenges; 2.3.1 Disaster Preparedness at the Local Level; 2.3.2 Responding to the Needs of Vulnerable Groups; 2.3.3 The Role of the Military: Implications for Humanitarian Principles; 2.4 The Facilitation and Coordination of International Humanitarian Assistance; 2.4.1 Offers and Acceptance of International Assistance; 2.4.2 The Coordination of International Humanitarian Assistance. 2.5 The Regional Response: The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance2.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Muhammadiyah and Disaster Response: Innovation and Change in Humanitarian Assistance; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 International Politics of Disaster Response; 3.3 Disaster Response in Indonesia: The Case of Muhammadiyah; 3.4 The Tsunami and Its Aftermath in Aceh; 3.5 Analysis and Discussion; References; Chapter 4: The Impact of the Indian Ocean Tsunami on Maldives; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Background on Maldives; 4.3 How Prepared Was Maldives? 4.3.1 Disaster Preparedness and Planning4.3.2 Early Warning System; 4.4 Physical Damage Caused by the Tsunami; 4.5 The Impact on Political Change; 4.6 Economic and Social Impact; 4.6.1 Tsunami and the Debt Crisis; 4.6.2 Social Values and Community Support; 4.7 International Cooperation and Partnerships; 4.8 Tsunami Raised Awareness on Climate Change; 4.9 Local Partnerships and Cultural Sensitivities; 4.10 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Collaboration in Emergency Response in China: Evolution from the Wenchuan Earthquake, May 12, 2008 to the Lushan Earthquake, April 20, 2013. 5.1 Introduction5.2 Collaboration in Emergency Response to Natural Disasters; 5.2.1 Dimension 1: Intersectoral Collaboration; 5.2.2 Dimension 2: Intergovernmental Collaboration; 5.2.3 Dimension 3: Interagency Collaboration; 5.3 Case Examples; 5.3.1 Case 1: The Wenchuan Earthquake, May 20, 2008; 5.3.2 Case 2: The Lushan Earthquake, April 20, 2013; 5.4 To What Extent has Progress Occurred in Collaboration in Emergency Response?; 5.4.1 Intersectoral Collaboration; 5.4.2 Intergovernmental Collaboration; 5.4.3 Interagency Collaboration; 5.5 Policy Recommendations.
• Publisher Details: Tokyo [Japan] : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 363.346; Natural disasters -- East Asia -- Management; Natural disasters -- Oceania -- Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure; SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General; Natural disasters -- Management; East Asia; Oceania; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9784431551577; 4431551573
• Related ISBNs: 9784431551560; 4431551565
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