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Institutional Capacity for Natural Disasters: Findings from Case Studies
Mar 18, 2013 | CCAPSDisaster Response
In CCAPS Research Brief No. 10, Jennifer Bussell suggests that the two clearest predictors of countries’ investment in disaster preparedness are economic strength and perceived risk of natural threats. However, these factors explain little when there is limited electoral incentive to invest in disaster management or minimal bureaucratic capacity to implement preparedness programs.