Disaster Resilience in South Asia - 9781032236360

Taylor & Francis

Disaster Resilience in South AsiaTackling the Odds in the Sub-Continental Fringes\nAuthor(s): Iftekhar Ahmed, Kim Maund, Thayaparan Gajendran\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032236360, 978-1032236360\nSynopsis\nThis book considers the challenges of building disaster resilience in South Asia a region that frequently experiences some of the most severe and devastating impacts of disasters. \n\nDespite significant work to assist affected communities, many smaller South Asian countries remain particularly vulnerable in terms of fostering disaster resilience. Drawing on examples from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, the book offers rich insights and narratives on disaster resilience policy and practice. It considers the possibilities for advancing community resilience and capacity building through an exploration of different aspects of governance and policy. Given the diversity of these countries .