Information on "Disaster Recovery"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Breaking Open the Black Box: Increasing Aid Transparency and Accountability in Haiti
Author: Jake Johnston, Alexander Main
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This brief is concerned with the effectiveness of US assistance to Haiti after the devastating earthquake in January 2010. More on «Breaking Open the Black Box: Increasing Aid Transparency and Accountability in Haiti»
February 2013
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15 Feb 2013
Japan-US Relations: Issues for Congress
Author: William H Cooper, Mark E Manyin, Emma Chanlett-Avery, Ian E Rinehart
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Japan is a significant partner for the US in a number of foreign policy areas, particularly in terms of security priorities. More on «Japan-US Relations: Issues for Congress» -
Feb 2013
Natural Disasters as Threats to Peace
Author: Frederick S Tipson
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In this report the author analyzes the security threat posed by natural disasters. More on «Natural Disasters as Threats to Peace»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Putting the Pieces Together: Haiti's Path to a Working State
Author: Blanca Antonini
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
The earthquake of 2010 brutally exposed the vulnerabilities of Haiti's people, as well as confronting an already weakly governed country with massive humanitarian and logistical dilemmas. More on «Putting the Pieces Together: Haiti's Path to a Working State» -
Sep 2012
Disaster Relief: Reimbursement to the American Red Cross for Certain 2008 Disaster Assistance
Author: Steven J Sebastian
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
The report presents the results of the audit of the use of funds reimbursed to the Red Cross for relief and recovery services provided in response to 77 disasters that occurred in 2008. More on «Disaster Relief: Reimbursement to the American Red Cross for Certain 2008 Disaster Assistance»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Responding to Disaster: Neglected Dimensions of Preparedness and their Consequences
Author: Andrew S Thompson, David A Welch
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This brief’s primary purpose is to leverage a comparison of responses to the two disasters (January 2010 earthquake in Haiti and the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan) in order to identify neglected dimensions of preparedness. More on «Responding to Disaster: Neglected Dimensions of Preparedness and their Consequences»
June 2012
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6 Jun 2012
Disaster Recovery: Selected Themes for Effective Long-Term Recovery
Author: Stanley J Czerwinski
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report testifies on themes from the General Accountability Office's previous work on disaster recovery that may assist in the oversight of disaster-recovery issues. More on «Disaster Recovery: Selected Themes for Effective Long-Term Recovery» -
Jun 2012
Lessons Learnt from the Triple Disaster in East Japan
Author: Aya Watarai, Ikuko Matsumoto, Hideyuki Mori, Anindya Bhattacharya, Nanda Kumar Janardhanan, Takeshi Kuramochi, Jusen Asuka, Satoshi Kojima, Hidefumi Katayama, Kazunobu Onogawa, Shinano Hayashi, Atsushi Watabe, Izumi Tsurita, Robert Kipp, Hideyuki Mori, Anindya Bhattacharya, Nanda Kumar Janardhanan, Takeshi Kuramochi, Hidefumi Katayama, Kazunobu Onogawa, Shinano Hayashi, Atsushi Watabe, Izumi Tsurita, Robert Kipp, Hideyuki Mori
Publisher: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
The aim of this report is not only to raise awareness of disaster prevention but also energy-saving efforts in households and businesses to enable a stable and continuous supply of energy essential for the economy and society at large. More on «Lessons Learnt from the Triple Disaster in East Japan»
May 2012
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May 2012
Tackling Exposure: Placing Disaster Risk Management at the Heart of National Economic and Fiscal Policy
Author: Tom Mitchell, Reinhard Mechler, Katie Harris
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper helps decision-makers to better understand the role of national economic policy, fiscal policy and development planning in disaster risk management, and encourage more concerted action to tackle exposure to disasters. More on «Tackling Exposure: Placing Disaster Risk Management at the Heart of National Economic and Fiscal Policy»
April 2012
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6 Apr 2012
Maritime Security: Coast Guard Efforts to Address Port Recovery and Salvage Response
Author: Stephen L Caldwell
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report discusses the US Coast Guard's role in preparing for potential disruptions to US ports, waterways, and vessels. More on «Maritime Security: Coast Guard Efforts to Address Port Recovery and Salvage Response»
