Timovska, Maja and Dojcinovski, Metodija (2016) Тhe role of knowledge in disaster risk reduction. Knowledge in Practice, 15.1. ISSN 1857-923X
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Abstract
Scientific research results and operational knowledge gained from lessons learnt, exercises, training,
peer reviews and other assessment tools need to be better exploited in the Disaster risk management cycle to
mitigate risks and vulnerabilities and to improve response in case of disaster.
Disaster risk reduction policy and practice require knowledge for informed decision making and coordinated
action. Although the knowledge production and implementation processes are critical for disaster risk reduction,
these issues are seldom systematically addressed in-depth in disaster studies and policy programs.
While efforts and improvements have been made with regard to data and information, only limited resources are
committed to improving knowledge management structures and integrating knowledge systems at different
spatial levels. The recently adopted Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 addresses
knowledge-related issues and provides the opportunity to highlight the critical role of knowledge in disaster risk
reduction.
This paper presents insights into potential conceptualizations of knowledge that would advance disaster research
and policy. We use recently cases from disaster in Skopje to illustrate challenges of and pathways to disaster
risk reduction. We suggest furthering strengthening efforts that improve our understanding of the connections
between disaster risk, knowledge, and learning. A better integration of multiple scales, different societal actors,
various knowledge sources, and diverse disciplines into disaster risk research will increase its relevance for
decision-makers in policy and practice. Well-targeted incentives and political backing will improve the
coherence, coordination, and sharing of knowledge among various actors.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Social Sciences > Other social sciences |
| Divisions: | Military Academy |
| Depositing User: | Metodija Dojcinovski |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Feb 2018 11:42 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Feb 2018 11:42 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/19553 |
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