Aim/purpose - Disasters or catastrophic events create unforeseen circumstances and require new approaches from local and national administrations in addressing the negative impacts on society and the economy. Determining the role of e-government in providing the kind of services that are...

This country profile analyzes gender gaps in the disaster risk management (DRM) agenda in Jamaica that influence the exposure and vulnerability, preparedness, and coping capacity of different populations. Identified gender gaps need to be considered when preparing and implementing DRM policies,...

Background: The humanitarian supply chain (HSC) literature has observed significant growth in past years. The wide range of research areas and the interdisciplinary nature of humanitarian work have generated the need to examine and classify the literature. Previous reviews have examined...

Climate change is a key dominant trend across the territories of the European Union (EU) given the expected growing frequency of multiple climate change-induced hazards. Serious impacts on ecosystems, the economy, and human health and well-being will be observed as a result. Minimising the risks...

This report presents the discussions and outputs of the CEMS On-Demand Mapping Earthquake Workshop which was held on 15-16 November 2023. This report highlights the main points discussed at the event and actions taken to improve the earthquake products delivered to the users. The outcomes...

This report summarizes the scope, the discussion and main outcomes of the 7th Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre (DRMKC) Annual Seminar, held at the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR) - Brussels on the 21st November 2023.

For governments, the occurrence of natural disasters creates the opportunity to demonstrate their willingness and competence in providing prompt and efficient disaster aid. A number of studies has investigated the political consequences of providing disaster aid by analyzing the effects of such...

This report encapsulates the discussions and findings of the third Workshop on Social Media for Disaster Risk Management, which convened in June 2023. The workshop aimed to explore the evolving role of social media in enhancing disaster risk management practices by bridging the gap between...

Natural and manmade disasters like landslides, floods, earthquake, cyclone, shooting, riots have detrimental effect in precious life, infrastructure, and economy. This study addresses the need for a comprehensive analysis of Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT) in the context of open-source...

This abstract presents the methodological approach employed in a comprehensive study focusing on decision making in a collaborative manner in disaster management, with a specific emphasis on cross-border disasters in the Balkan region. Disasters, characterized by their sudden and profound...

Background: A logistics network plan could be a major key issue due to its effect on supply chain effectiveness and responsiveness. This study aims to investigate the inventory location in the humanitarian logistics response stage using a three-level logistics network to integrate...

Background: In the context of humanitarian logistics, efficiently evacuating people from disaster-stricken areas is a complex challenge. This study focuses on the Tula River region in Hidalgo, Mexico, exploring the evacuation and support of individuals in temporary shelters. Despite the fact...

Military systems have many components, such as garrisons, border guards, and industries with a large population that may be affected by disasters. Garrisons, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities in military systems are needed to reduce human casualties. However, these facilities may not have...

Strengthened governance is crucial to reduce economic risks associated with disasters, but little is known about its impact. We combine a new dataset on disaster risk management governance for 26 countries from the Latin America and Caribbean region with annual information on economic losses...

Preparing for-and responding to-disasters requires a people-centered approach and a strong understanding of households' ability to cope with shocks. Relying on novel household survey data, this paper examines the ability of households in the Caribbean to cope with disasters caused by natural...

The Algeria Disaster Risk Management Diagnostic was developed as part of World Bank technical assistance to the Algerian government. The diagnostic offers a concise overview of the country's disaster risk profile, delves into the macroeconomic implications of disasters, outlines Algeria's...

Health care systems are at the frontline of delivering critical care during emergencies, mitigating illnesses and deaths. Yet many countries struggle to meet even routine demands for health care. Climate change, disasters, pandemics, and demographic changes are bound to increase pressures on...

This paper examines exposure to – and ability to cope with – disasters caused by natural hazards in the Caribbean. The paper is based on novel survey data collected in five countries: Belize, Dominica, Haiti, Saint Lucia, and Suriname. In all five countries, over three quarters of households...

Disasters have various causes, disaster management efforts, and actors involved. A systematic big data analysis is needed to identify social resilience to determine the quality of the country's resilience on disasters. This study aims to analyze the relationship between social resilience and...

The disaster area is a constantly changing environment, which can make it challenging to distribute supplies effectively. The lack of accurate information about the required goods and potential bottlenecks in the distribution process can be detrimental. The success of a response network is...

Drones are used for post-flood disaster management and delivering relief goods to flood-affected areas. Autonomous drones are an alternative means of prioritizing assistance due to the lack of available technology and accessibility in many affected areas during floods. This study proposes a...

Background: This paper proposes a framework to cope with the lack of data at the time of a disaster by employing predictive models. The framework can be used for disaster human impact assessment based on the socio-economic characteristics of the affected countries. Methods: A panel data of 4252...