Evaluating the network of stakeholders in Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems for multiple hazards amidst biological outbreaks: Sri Lanka as a case in point

Jayasekara, Ravindu; Siriwardana, Chandana; Amaratunga, Rdg; Haigh, Richard

doi:10.1016/j.pdisas.2022.100228

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“…In the case of Sri Lanka, many areas were severely affected by heavy winds, landslides and floods during monsoon seasons amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 [ 17 ]. Nearly 245,212 people in 10 districts were affected due to heavy monsoon showers in May 2021, and again in late October, about 62,247 people in 17 districts were severely impacted by heavy showers and landslides [ 18 ]. This evidence emphasizes the need for global and domestic preparedness planning to combat multiple challenges caused by multi-hazards.…”

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Need for effective detection and early warnings for epidemic and pandemic preparedness planning in the context of multi-hazards: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Kamalrathne

Amaratunga

Haigh

et al. 2023

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

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Need for effective detection and early warnings for epidemic and pandemic preparedness planning in the context of multi-hazards: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Kamalrathne

Amaratunga

Haigh

et al. 2023

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

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“…In 2020, several Malaria infected people were also found in Sri Lanka (Ranaweera et al, 2020). Again the heavy monsoon hit 10 districts in 2020, especially the southern part of the country, causing a major ood event which caused 245,212 people to be displaced and 16 death within a month (Jayasekara et al, 2022). Meanwhile, with the rise of monsoon rainfall, cases of dengue became a critical juncture (DMC, 2021).…”

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Epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response in a multi-hazard context: COVID-19 pandemic as a point of reference

Kamalrathne,

Amaratunga,

Haigh

et al. 2023

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Background Infectious diseases which manifest in the form of epidemics or pandemics not only cause devastating impacts on public health systems but disrupt the functioning of the entire socio-economic architecture. Further, risks associated with pandemics and epidemics become exacerbated with coincident compound hazards. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for a broader understanding of cascading and systemic challenges posed by epidemics and pandemics amidst compound hazards. This study explains key elements and components of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response systems, aligned to key interventional phases, focusing to a multi-hazard context. Methods A systematic literature review was used to collect data through peer-reviewed journal articles. Manuscript search was conducted using three electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus and ScienceDirect. Thirty-eight research papers were included in the analysis and 17 experts were involved in the validation, which was conducted using three rounds of consultative meetings and a validation workshop. Results Epidemiological surveillance and early detection, risk and vulnerability assessments, preparedness, prediction and decision making, alerts and early warning, preventive strategies, control and mitigation, response, and elimination were identified as key elements associated with epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response systems amidst a multi-hazard context. All elements appear integrated within three interventional phases, identified as upstream, interface and downstream that are dedicated to specific interventions, ranging from decision-making to disease elimination. A conceptual framework on epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response systems was developed capturing key elements and interventional phases that relate to several epidemic and pandemic stages. Conclusions A holistic approach with a focus on all interventional phases is required for preparedness and response to pandemics and epidemics to counter their cascading and systemic effects. Further, a paradigm shift in the preparedness and response for multi-hazards during an epidemic or pandemic is essential due to the multiple challenges posed by concurrent hazards.

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“…The SNA technique, named by John Barned, maps and measures relationships in a network of actors, formal and informal [60]. Recent disaster-related studies have been utilising SNA as a tool for evaluating the connections among different parties involved in implementing disaster management strategies [61][62][63][64]. However, there is a lack Social network analysis (SNA) was used to identify the networks of stakeholders who engage in post-flood management and marginalised community management (refer to Section 4.4).…”

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Effective Stakeholder Management for Inclusive Post-Flood Management: Sri Lanka as a Case Study

Mendis,

Thayaparan,

Kaluarachchi

et al. 2024

Water

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This study aimed to examine post-flood management, with a particular focus on enhancing the inclusivity of marginalised communities through stakeholder analysis. This study was based on an interpretivist mixed method approach, under which 30 semi-structured stakeholder interviews were conducted. Interest versus power versus actual engagement matrix, social network analysis, and thematic analysis techniques were employed under the stakeholder analysis tool to analyse the collected data. The findings highlight the lack of clearly defined responsibilities among key stakeholders. Marginalised communities and community-based organisations have a high level of interests but a low level of power in decision making, resulting in weak engagement and the exclusion of their perceptions. This lack of collaboration and coordination among stakeholders has made marginalised communities more vulnerable in post-flood situations, as their interests are not defended. The findings emphasise the importance of conducting stakeholder analysis in the decision-making process to enhance stakeholder engagement and interaction, as well as promote inclusivity of marginalised communities in the post-flood recovery efforts of the government. Finally, this study recommends developing strategies to improve collaboration among stakeholders, fostering inclusiveness and customising these strategies according to the different types of stakeholders identified through stakeholder analysis.

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Evaluating the network of stakeholders in Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems for multiple hazards amidst biological outbreaks: Sri Lanka as a case in point

Cited by 7 publications

References 31 publications

Need for effective detection and early warnings for epidemic and pandemic preparedness planning in the context of multi-hazards: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Need for effective detection and early warnings for epidemic and pandemic preparedness planning in the context of multi-hazards: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response in a multi-hazard context: COVID-19 pandemic as a point of reference

Effective Stakeholder Management for Inclusive Post-Flood Management: Sri Lanka as a Case Study

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