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Displaying 15 of about 17 resultsThis reports analyzes the economic recovery of 4,000 households in the Philippines that were badly affected by typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines and recommends improvements to the role of microfinance in enhancing the financial resilience of such communities.
Microfinance is now an embedded feature of almost all low and middle income countrie…
This study presents analysis of the six winning Hurricane Sandy Design Competition projects selected to demonstrate innovative approaches for rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Sandy in ways that will enhance physical, social, economic, and environmental resilience. Two years into implementation, these projects are providing important les…
This report outlines and examines the changes made to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) in the Philippines based on lessons from Super Typhoon Haiyan. It analyses how major stakeholders transformed lessons from Super Typhoon Haiyan into policy responses and reforms to HADR operations, including civil-military coordination. This document…
In the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, a majority of the designated evacuation centers (mostly in the form of school buildings or public gymnasiums) were severely damaged. In the drive to build back better and safer, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation and its partners aimed to build safer and more structurally sound, dual‐purpose evacuat…
On Saturday February 20, 2016, Tropical Cyclone (TC) Winston, an extremely destructive Category 5 cyclone, struck Fiji. TC Winston was the first Category 5 cyclone to directly impact Fiji and the most intense cyclone on record to affect the country. Fiji’s Eastern Division was the first to be struck, with Koro, Ovalau and Taveuni Islands sustaining seve…
This Disaster Recovery Framework (DRF) sets out a Vision and Guiding Principles for medium-term recovery from mid-2016 to mid-2018. In recognition of the long-term nature of recovery and reconstruction, recovery efforts beyond two years will be integrated into Fiji’s National Development Plan. This DRF will guide the planning and implementation of recov…
This summary report aims to provide a knowledge base for policy and decision makers that will allow governments and sponsor organisations to understand the fundamental operations of weather, climate, and hydrological services (together constituting “hydromet” services) and consequently target effective funding, in particular to developing countries.
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Two years after the typhoon ravaged coastal and farmland communities, the people who survived the storm -the farmers and fishers- are well on the road to recovery. This book is a tribute to their resilience and FAO's work together to build back better their agricultural livelihoods after suffering such devastating losses.
When Typhoon Haiyan (locally k…
This issue of the Observer focuses on culture, community and disaster and examines several cases of disaster recovery and response regarding community participation and inclusion. The issue also makes the case for addressing the wide range of needs of community members and calls for more culturally sensitive disaster management. Communities that ex…
This briefing examines the challenges the city government faced, first in the immediate humanitarian response and later during the recovery and rehabilitation phases. Drawing on these experiences, it makes recommendations for local and national government and humanitarian agencies to improve their capacity for a more coordinated, efficient and sustainab…
Drones in humanitarian action - Case study No. 5
This case study explores how aerial imagery might support recovery and reconstruction activities in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. In November 2013, the country experienced one of the strongest and deadliest tropical cyclones ever recorded.
Ultimately, the imagery captured by drones…
This case study of Ipota village (on Errromango island in Vanuatu) illustrates the impact of a Disaster Risk Reduction project on the community’s practices before, during and after Cyclone Pam. Striking Vanuatu on March 13 2015, this category five cyclone was one of the worst storms ever to hit the region.
In particular, this case study highlights the…
The ASEAN Disaster Recovery Reference Guide (the Guide) aims to help the ASEAN Member States prepare for recovery; and deliver timely, efficient and effective recovery programmes.
The goal of the Guide is to improve the social and economic outcomes of disaster recovery programmes in the Member States. In particular, it aims to ensure that recovery impr…
Working in a post‐ disaster scenario in the Province of Leyte, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) designed an early recovery program with national government agencies, local government units, and international NGOs. This program is leveraging the capabilities of each organization in support of micro and small enterprises and the normal…
This report presents a summary of the main natural disasters that struck different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan, affecting a large number of people and causing substantial damage to public and private infrastructure. The Mini-Cyclone on 26th April, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) and flash floods in July-August, a massive earthqu…