This research report by the University of Oxford Refugees Studies Centre challenges the current model of donor state-led assistance, drawing on ground-breaking new research on the economic life of refugees in Uganda. By attempting to understand the economic systems of displaced populations, the researchers hope to generate new ideas which can turn current humanitarian challenges […]
Refugee Economies: Rethinking Popular Assumptions Read More »
This policy brief outlines the core messages and recommendations coming out from the study that explored Christian Aid Typhoon Ketsana and Help Age International Typhoon Haiyan interventions. The authors asked community members, field staff, government officials and other key stakeholders what the biggest challenges were in implementing resilience informed humanitarian response and what they would
This study applied a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) to quantify the economic benefits of long-term, safety-related measures put in place for storm-resilient housing in Vietnam. The results of the CBA show that the possible returns on investment would be positive and high, which implies that investing in storm‑resilient houses can be economically viable. Key findings include:
Cost-benefit Analysis of Climate-resilient Housing in Central Vietnam Read More »
Environmental and climatic factors not only account for migration to Morocco from sub-Saharan Africa, but also for movements out of and within the country, especially to the major coastal cities. With the severe impacts of climate change expected to rise in intensity in the coming decades, sudden-onset events, such as floods and storms, as well
Environmental Migration in Morocco: Stocktaking, Challenges and Opportunities Read More »
This household resilience analysis examines differences in resilience capacity and resilience structure between female- and male-headed households, and between regions. This analysis aims at providing programming and policy guidance to policy makers, practitioners, UN agencies, NGO and other stakeholders by identifying the key factors that contribute to the resilience of households. It is largely based
Resilience Analysis in Sudan 2009 Read More »
Significant number of disaster risk reduction projects is implemented around the world. Each of these projects can provide guidelines for future projects and can be adopted by other communities if their information is properly shared. These projects can also become a good source of knowledge for teaching and training of future disaster risk reduction professionals.
Mapping Disaster Risk Reduction (MapDRR) Read More »
Aftermath of Tropical Storm Ondoy(Ketsana), Philippines 24-30 September, 2009
Aftermath of Tropical Storm Ondoy (Ketsana) 24-30 September, 2009 Read More »
Analysis of Typhoon Frank (Fengshen) which hit The Philippines from 17th to 27th June, 2008
Typhoon Frank (Fengshen) 17th to 27th June, 2008 Read More »
This research aims to build a concept of disaster resilient communities in Palembang, Indonesia based on their current preparedness. In order to achieve this, the level of community structural and non-structural mitigation in Palembang needs to be assessed. The paper follows this assessment up by a discussion of literature review of how preparedness is related
Assessing household risk mitigation to flooding in lowland area of Palembang Read More »
The briefing paper examines the adoption of the First Aid App by Red Cross National Societies under the Universal App Program. Specifically, it provides an outline of the program and the experiences of some of the National Societies in adopting the app in their local contexts.
Briefing note: Comparative Review of the First Aid App Read More »