Dull Disasters?: How planning ahead will make a difference
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (721 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0198785577 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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I was delighted to find and read this relevant and timely gem antonio guevara As a dedicated Insurance-linked securities (ILS) and reinsurance professional, I was delighted to find and read this relevant and timely gem. Daniel Clarke and Stefan Dercon cleverly and persuasively address the complex challenges the nation-state (and their international partners) face from the destructive forces of Mother Nature. The wisdom shared in this book will be useful to the various stakeholders of society and applied to natural events globally.Don’t be fooled by the title ‘Dull Disasters?’ this book is anything but dull. In parts, the book seems to be an uncomforta
It gives an overview of the evidence on what works and what doesn't and it examines the crucial issue of disaster risk financing. In recent years, typhoons have struck the Philippines and Vanuatu; earthquakes have rocked Haiti, Pakistan, and Nepal; floods have swept through Pakistan and Mozambique; droughts have hit Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia; and more. But do extreme events have to turn into disasters with huge loss of life and suffering? Dull Disasters? harnesses lessons from finance, political science, economics, psychology, and the natural sciences to show how countries and their partners can be far better prepared to deal with disasters. All led to loss of life and loss of livelihoods, and recovery will take years. The insights can lead to practical ways in which governments, civil society, private firms, and international organizations can work together to reduce the risks to people and economies when a disaster looms. One of the likely effects of climate change
He is also Chief Economist of the UK Department for International Development. Daniel J. Over the last decade he has worked with more than twenty developing country governments to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions for enhanced financial protection against disasters. in Economics from the University of Oxford, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries.Stefan Dercon is Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford, and a Professorial Fellow of
Shocks don't need to become full blown disasters, if we better anticipate and pre-plan for shocks, and reinforce local response capacity. The World Humanitarian Summit and what flows from it provide a key opportunity to make this happen." -- Stephen O'Brien, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs"A thought-provoking book with a selection of excellent ideas for managing risks. This will be most useful in guiding future research on the management of disaster risk and recovery." -- Alain de Janvry, Professor of Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of California at Berkeley"Natural catastrophes are increasing in frequency and severity. This book highlights a sensible way forward to make the world more resilient." -- Martyn Parker, Chai