Title: Networking to improve community resiliency in disaster planning and response

Authors: Victoria Jennison

Addresses: College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida, 3280 Progress Drive, Orlando, FL 32826-0544, USA

Abstract: This paper discusses the application of networking as a global governance tool to improve community resiliency in preparedness-oriented disaster response. The perspective presented here challenges the trend of humanitarian aid allocation to affected individuals after disaster. Preemptive strengthening of community resiliency via local, government and international network development may do far more to mitigate disaster impact and aid sustainable recovery for people and communities than any amount of donated monies or supplies.

Keywords: networking; network development; community resilience; disaster preparedness; humanitarian aid allocation; disaster response; emergency management; public policy; disaster planning; governance tools.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPP.2008.020987

International Journal of Public Policy, 2008 Vol.3 No.5/6, pp.338 - 353

Published online: 30 Oct 2008 *

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