Topic: Disaster and disaster management;
4. Disaster risk governance at the national, regional and global levels is vital to the management of disaster risk reduction in all sectors and ensuring the coherence of national and local frameworks of laws, regulations and public policies. Comment. (250 words)
Reference: ndma.gov.in
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3.
Key Demand of the question:
To develop a link between governance and risk reduction during a disaster.
Directive:
Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining roles and responsibilities in governance that guide, encourage and incentivize the public and private sectors to take action and address disaster risk.
Body:
Mention about how disaster risk governance at the national, regional and global levels is of great importance for an effective and efficient management of disaster risk. Clear vision, plans, competence, guidance and coordination within and across sectors, as well as participation of relevant stakeholders, are needed.
Elaborate upon strengthening disaster risk governance for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and rehabilitation. Stress on the need for collaboration and partnership across mechanisms and institutions for the implementation of instruments relevant to disaster risk reduction and sustainable development.
Substantiate the above with examples.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by highlighting the role that governance can play in mitigating disaster risk.
