Disaster and Development - 2nd edition (Department of Humanitarian Affairs/United Nations Disaster Relief Office - Disaster Management Training Programme - United Nations Development Programme , 1994, 60 p.): PART 4. Forging the links between disasters and development: (introduction...)

Disaster and Development - 2nd edition (Department of Humanitarian Affairs/United Nations Disaster Relief Office - Disaster Management Training Programme - United Nations Development Programme , 1994, 60 p.)

PART 4. Forging the links between disasters and development

		*(introduction...)*
		The UN and the NGO role
		Building links between disasters and development - the community’s role
		CASE STUDY
		SUMMARY

(introduction...)

This part of the module is designed to enhance your understanding of:

· current and potential roles for United Nations agency officials and NGOs in helping countries make the disaster/development connection
· why the affected communities need to be involved in designing and implementing programs

Governments should develop an overall country-wide disaster plan with supporting policies.