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Cavan, G and Kingston, R (2012) Development of a climate change risk and vulnerability assessment tool for urban areas. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(03), 253-69.
Haigh, R and Sutton, R (2012) Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(03), 270-82.
Kamani-Fard, A, Ahmad, M H and Ossen, D R (2012) The sense of place in the new homes of post-Bam earthquake reconstruction. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(03), 220-36.
Madaha, R M (2012) Disparate coping strategies for gendered effects of drought: A call for re-examination of gender roles and harmful traditions in Central Tanzania. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(03), 283-302.
Pathirage, C, Seneviratne, K, Amaratunga, D and Haigh, R (2012) Managing disaster knowledge: identification of knowledge factors and challenges. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(03), 237-52.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: disaster management; disasters; knowledge factors; knowledge management
- ISBN/ISSN: 1759-5908
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/17595901211263620
- Abstract:
Purpose – Knowledge management can play a vital role through ensuring the availability and accessibility of accurate and reliable disaster risk information when required and through effective lesson learning. Identification of key disaster knowledge factors will be an enabler to manage disasters successfully. The purpose of this paper is to present key knowledge factors relating to disaster management cycle, and explore a few challenges relating to identified disaster knowledge factors. Design/methodology/approach – A list of disaster knowledge factors was first identified through a comprehensive literature review and later semi-structured interviews were conducted among few disaster management practitioners to explore the influence and challenges relating to identified knowledge factors. Findings – Technological, operational/managerial, economic, social, legal and environmental factors seem to have direct influence over the disaster management cycle, while the influence of institutional and political factors seemed indirect and it is through other factors identified. Among key challenges, the lack of detection and warning systems, the need for effective education, training and awareness raising programmes, the need for regular updating of disaster related laws, lack of funds for economic planning measures, poor planning, poor communication, poor leadership, and poor institutional arrangement were highlighted. Originality/value – Owing to paucity of literature and inadequate empirical research done, this paper provides the basis for more empirical research on disaster knowledge factors and sharing of lessons learned. In order to enhance the management of disasters in future, challenges identified need to be addressed.
Tatum, M C and Terrell, F (2012) Hurricane reconstruction in the United States Gulf Coast. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(03), 199-219.