List of evidence-based resources complied by Evidence Aid and which Evidence Aid will contribute to add to as the disaster response continues. Source: Evidence Aid. Link to list of resources http://www.evidenceaid.org/resources-following-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-philippines/?utm_source=NHC%20Master%20List&utm_campaign=6dc8ee6b1a-DR618&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_dabc309806-6dc8ee6b1a-54390142
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A case study about a farming community in Nigeria which was assisted by the NGO African Youth Movement to learn about water pollution and organise the resettlement of farmers and wood loggers to protect their drinking water. One in a series of video case studies created by the Global Network for Disaster Reduction. GNDR, 2011.
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A case study from a township in South Africa that participated in a research project that used community based risk assessments to inform development policies in local government. Their hope is that the research will make their community safer. One in a series of video case studies created by the Global Network for Disaster Reduction.
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A description of the indicators that were used on the local scale in Indonesia by the World Risk Index. One advantage of the local of the local index is the inclusion of data that was not available at global scale, for example on social networks and housing conditions. On the downside, some data that was
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Pre-disaster recovery planning (PDRP) is the pro-active process of anticipating future recovery issues, developing a scenario-based recovery plan, and building the capacity to improve recovery outcomes – all before a disaster happens. Strong evidence, and common sense, indicates that much can be done before a disaster to alleviate recovery planning demands after the disaster. The purpose of this guidance
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This guide aims to assist Red Cross Red Crescent National Society and NGO staff and volunteers throughout the world in undertaking food security assessments. It does not require prior knowledge or experience of food security. The guide covers the different stages of a food security assessment, and offers techniques and examples for carrying out such an assessment. The
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Report completed in May 2012 highlighting the results of the 9 months long assessment process undertaken by the American Red Cross to inform the conceptualization and development of the Global Disaster Preparedenss Center. During the assessment, the GDPC team talked to more than 100 individuals within and outside the Red Cross Red Crescent network.
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Overview of Indonesia’s Disaster Risk Context in terms of its Hazards Profile and a Risk Analysis PMI’s Auxiliary Function and Capacity in the Implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Gathered from IFRC South-East Asia’s Road to Resilience site. Palang Merah Indonesia Baseline Assessment 2009 https://www.dropbox.com/s/tiojc80p87ocrei/Draft_Final_Baseline_Assessment_DRR_2010_PMI.pdf
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The capacity assessment mission for Turkey was implemented at the request of the regional project for South – East Europe (SEE) and Turkey on Disaster Risk Management (DRM). The purpose of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) capacity assessment is to identify capacity gaps related to risk reduction, understand desired capacities and propose recommendations on how
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A joint research study by ICHARM/PWRI and NDRI, Nepal aimed at investigating the root causes of flood disasters in West Rapti river basin in Nepal and devising strategy to manage flood with community-based approach by targeting improvement in the resilience of the community within the broader framework of enhancing livelihood options and poverty alleviation. A