Practical aspects of capacity development in the context of disaster risk reduction

Hagelsteen, Magnus; Burke, Joanne Delaney

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2016.01.010

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“…Potential actions include reserving transportation capacities for rerouting or to quickly shift to an alternative mode of transportation in case of a rail disruption as well as contracting alternative suppliers to keep production lines running. For policy-makers, the results give implications on where investments to reduce the risk of disasters, e.g., by capacity development (Hagelsteen and Burke, 2016), should be prioritized. Additionally, prioritization strategies in case of a disaster can be tested and potential critical bottlenecks identified.…”

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confidence: 99%

Impact of transalpine rail network disruptions: A study of the Brenner Pass

Fikar

Hirsch

Posset³

et al. 2016

Journal of Transport Geography

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Impact of transalpine rail network disruptions: A study of the Brenner Pass

Fikar

Hirsch

Posset³

et al. 2016

Journal of Transport Geography

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“…via climate change, globalisation and population growth. While conducting capacity assessments, it is not only important to map out capacities within the community but to analyse how these identified capacities are influenced by external factors (Hagelsteen and Burke, 2016).…”

Section: Capacitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Addressing capacities of local communities in a changing context in Nepal

Rolsted

Raju

2020

DPM

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PurposeThe field study aimed at exploring how capacities are influenced by external factors in the context of community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR).Design/methodology/approachThe field study was conducted in a small rural area called Lapsibot in Lamjung district in Nepal. The article is based on a fieldwork conducted in April 2018. The different tools of data collection were inspired by the vulnerability and capacity assessment approach with a focus on various aspects of vulnerabilities and capacities with regard to disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Lapsibot.FindingsThe paper highlights that communities, in fact, need enhanced and extended capacities, not only existing inherent capacities, which are usually the main subject of capacity development in rural communities.Originality/valueWhile there is absolutely no question of strong capacities at the community level, this paper appeals for a more in-depth investigation of an extended notion of capacities, where the effects of the rapid changes and increasing impact of the outside world are taken into consideration.

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“…If mandated by leaders (formal or informal), and found suitable for the whole, it might become a product of learning. This product may lead to changes, for instance changes in cognitions leading to changes in policies and plans, and behavior and/or changes of the collective in an organizational setting (Hagelsteen & Burke, ). The new knowledge may also reinforce already existing understandings, beliefs, norms, and values (Heikkila & Gerlak, ; Størseth & Tinmannsvik, ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The new knowledge may also reinforce already existing understandings, beliefs, norms, and values (Heikkila & Gerlak, ; Størseth & Tinmannsvik, ). The processes of learning include time to meet regularly, time to discuss and aggregate information with peers that have similar interest in and understanding of problems, and ultimately their solutions (Gerlak & Heikkila, ; Hagelsteen & Burke, ; Heikkila & Gerlak, ; Maslen, ). This may lead to the sharing of knowledge and information, and actions, first at a local individual and team level and if the organization has systems that facilitate sharing of experiences and knowledge the cognitive understandings and changed behavior may influence the organizations policies, procedures, rules, and action.…”

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Collective Learning in Organizations—Opportunities and Constraints: Case Study of an Avalanche Blocking a Railway Line

Nyman¹

2018

Risk Hazard & Crisis Pub Pol

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Damaged infrastructures cause costly delays and losses. In this study, a collective learning framework (CLF) and the theory of loops of learning are applied to a case study to develop a conceptual model on how lessons learned may be put to more effective use. Structures for systematic learning from events may serve as important tools in proactive adaptation for a more resilient infrastructure in future. This article studies an avalanche blocking a railway and an adjacent road in northern Sweden, which involves several interdependencies of critical infrastructures and actors. To enhance resilience future risk assessment and SWOT analyses should include the effects from a changing climate on the vulnerabilities of interdependence among multiple stakeholders and infrastructures. Knowledge‐sharing foremost resulted in single‐loop learning, leading to incremental changes. Respondents expressed an understanding of the importance of double‐loops feedback but sensed that they lacked incentives from top levels in the organization for future reporting of experiences. This lack of incentives may impede establishing collective memory. The findings of this study can be used to improve policy recommendations, and support building resilience through products of learning.

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Practical aspects of capacity development in the context of disaster risk reduction

Cited by 28 publications

References 4 publications

Impact of transalpine rail network disruptions: A study of the Brenner Pass

Impact of transalpine rail network disruptions: A study of the Brenner Pass

Addressing capacities of local communities in a changing context in Nepal

Collective Learning in Organizations—Opportunities and Constraints: Case Study of an Avalanche Blocking a Railway Line

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