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Sociology and Anthropology Vol. 4(5), pp. 408 - 415
DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.040512
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Local Capacity Building in Humanitarian Crises: An Effective Dealing Strategy for Bangladesh
Golam M. Mathbor *
School of Social Work, Monmouth University, USA
ABSTRACT
Bangladesh is a country which is geographically prone to disaster. It is exposed to some common disasters (cyclone, flood, tornado, and drought are among them) in every year that have resulted in heavy damages in economic, social, and human life. The main causes behind these damages are high vulnerability of people (unaware), housing (dilapidated), location (coastal area), and infrastructure (lack of dam, embankment, and shelter house). Hazards are increasing day by day due to climate change. Using burning fossil fuel and other unsafe energy at a record amount, we are contributing to climate change. No short term initiative can be taken as a tool of disaster management. There should be a comprehensive approach before, during and in the post disaster period comprising disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
KEYWORDS
Bangladesh, Vulnerability, Hazards, Climate Change, Disaster
Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Golam M. Mathbor , "Local Capacity Building in Humanitarian Crises: An Effective Dealing Strategy for Bangladesh," Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 408 - 415, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.040512.
(b). APA Format:
Golam M. Mathbor (2016). Local Capacity Building in Humanitarian Crises: An Effective Dealing Strategy for Bangladesh. Sociology and Anthropology, 4(5), 408 - 415. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.040512.