
What are the roles of civil society in governing disaster reduction? Case study from national and local levels in Indonesia

Available online: http://www.irgsc.org/pubs/wp/IRGSCWP006civilsocietyindrr.pdf

Jonatan A. Lassa ; Institute of Resource Governance and Social Change
Published by: IRGSC ; 2013This paper highlights evidence of disaster risk governance at national and local levels in Indonesia. Drawing upon the strength of social network approach, it specifically analyzes and presents the network of actors in disaster risk reduction policy reform in Indonesia where civil society plays vital roles. Two case studies are provided to exemplify the roles of civil society at local level. The paper concludes that disaster reduction policy reform at different levels in Indonesia have been equally coproduced by civil society, local governments, national government and international actors.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)
Tags: Natural hazards ; Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) ; Social aspects ; Case/ Case study ; Indonesia Add tag