Disaster risk governance at national and sub-national levels (GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 991)

Abstract

Query Identify literature on the governance of disaster risk in low- and middle-income countries, at national and sub-national levels. Please provide a summary of the literature along with an annotated bibliography. Overview Though the term disaster risk governance is rarely used, there is a large body of literature that relates to the governance of disaster risk in low- and middle-income countries with a focus on national or sub-national levels. This brief helpdesk research report identifies some of the most notable literature in this area and attempts to identify common conclusions