Boston
United States of America

Disaster Risk Reduction, Response and Sustainable Reconstruction: Capacity Building for Equitable Planning and Development

Organizer(s) University of Massachusetts Boston
Venue
Campus Center Ballroom, University of Massachusetts
Date
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Capacity building is critical to disaster preparedness, response and sustainable post-disaster reconstruction programs. Hence, the central aim of this conference is to provide a forum for a critical examination of the efficacy of national strategies for capacity building measures globally with a focus on cross- and multi-disciplinary training efforts, education (at all levels), and professional development. The conference will also explore what capacity building means since there is currently no agreed definition of the term. Conference outcomes should include policy and practical recommendations that would inform the development of long-term national strategies and approaches that address capacity building needs assessment and development for all the phases of disaster management.

Themes

  • Capacity building and investment in public health care systems around the world -- with a focus on Management Capacity in Ebola-Impacted Region
  • Capacity Building Concepts
  • Capacity Building for Risk and Disaster Management Systems Through the Use of Information and Communications Technologies
  • Local and National Programs for Capacity Building of Architects, Engineers, Planners and Scientists in Natural Disaster Risk Management
  • The roles of various agencies (multilateral, national, public, private, local government and communities, non-governmental) in capacity building for disaster management
  • Capacity Building to Support Post-disaster Recovery and Reconstruction
  • Case Studies of Capacity Building for Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the Curricula of Colleges and Universities
  • Public Education and Disaster Management
  • International cooperation in Capacity Building for disaster management
  • Planning, Policies and Practical Programs Which Propel Change Toward Energy Efficiency Projects
  • Innovative Research and Development to Abate Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming
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