Philippines

Community-based disaster risk management online course

Organizer(s) Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
Date
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Background

Community-based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) is a specialization course under the NDRMP that introduces concepts, tools, and mechanisms to help design and implement community-based disaster risk management programs. The course highlights the flexibility and innovation required for these community-based initiatives. Further, it underscores the need for greater engagement with people and a better understanding of their risks and resources.

Course contents


The course consists of an introduction, the basic learning materials and a discussion forum to facilitate the learning via interaction with program faculty. The introduction includes a short course description, review of learning objectives and outcomes, and a summary of main issues. The basic learning materials consist of 30 to 35-minute slide show presentations, case studies and readings, quizzes, a final exam and an end of the course project.

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Hazards Earthquake
Country and region Philippines Asia
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