Disasters and Development (Department of Humanitarian Affairs/United Nations Disaster Relief Office - United Nations Development Programme , 1994, 55 p.): PART 1 - The relationship between disasters and development: (introduction...)

Disasters and Development (Department of Humanitarian Affairs/United Nations Disaster Relief Office - United Nations Development Programme , 1994, 55 p.)

PART 1 - The relationship between disasters and development

		*(introduction...)*
		Introduction
		Definition of terms
		How disaster effects can vary from one type of hazard to another
		How vulnerability varies between and within countries
		CASE STUDIES
		SUMMARY

(introduction...)

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

the conceptual relationship between disasters and development

terms frequently used to discuss these concepts

how vulnerability to hazards can vary based on

local and economic conditions how disaster effects can vary from one hazard type to another