Disaster-Related Project Management: An Organizational Perspective

Abstract

This paper examines the problems faced by disaster management and relief organizations during handling different disaster-related projects. It focuses on the causes, and control and techniques adopted by different countries to effectively manage the disasters. Four different cases have been studied and analyzed to develop an understanding of issue faced by the organizations. Recommendations have been proposed for improving management policies. Findings of this research highlight the importance and need for coordination among different regional, national and international organizations to minimize the risks and vulnerabilities, and to ensure the availability of resources required for relief and rehabilitation.