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Zero Casualty: The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Strategy of Albay Province, Philippines

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posted on 2019-05-07, 16:53 authored by Gremil Alessandro NazGremil Alessandro Naz, Arvin G. Malonzo, Benito L. Salvador Jr.
Albay province in the Philippines is beset by multiple climatic and geologic hazards, but it has largely managed to stick to its zero-casualty goals during disasters. In fact, many international organizations have hailed the provincial government’s highly effective disaster risk response and management (DRRM). Through interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis, the researchers sought to know the reasons for Albay’s success. Six strategies were discovered: (1) making DRRM a goal, (2) ordaining policies on DRRM, (3) building institutions related to DRRM, (4) providing an adequate budget for DRRM, (5) implementing DRRM programs and projects, and (6) forging partnerships with other DRRM stakeholders. Recommendations on how other provinces can replicate the Albay system are provided.

Funding

Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation

History

Declaration of conflicts of interest

None

Corresponding author email

gremil@gmail.com

Lead author country

  • Philippines

Lead author job role

  • Higher Education Faculty 4-yr College

Lead author institution

Bicol University

Human Participants

  • Yes

Ethics statement

Study participants provided informed consent

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