Evidence from Measuring Community Flood Resilience in Asia

Laurien, F. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7329-5864 & Keating, A. (2019). Evidence from Measuring Community Flood Resilience in Asia. ADB Economics Working Paper Series no.595. 10.22617/WPS190484-2.

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Abstract

Disaster risk and subsequent loss and damage in Asia are increasing at an alarming rate, threatening socioeconomic gains. Arresting this rapid increase in exposure requires risk-informed development and urban planning—a challenging proposition complicated by multiple economic and political incentives. To reduce these risks, action at the national and regional levels must be complemented by action at the community level. Measuring community disaster resilience can help lead to novel and systemic investments that build community resilience. Our analysis of community flood resilience data finds deficiencies and potential for substantial improvements in community flood resilience investment across the region, with different recommendations for urban, peri-urban, and rural locations. Our evidence from case studies shows that interventions prioritized by the measurementinformed process are more likely to succeed and be sustainable and have co-benefits for community development.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	assets and livelihoods, decision making, disaster, flood, measurement, resilience, waste management, Afghanistan, Indonesia
Research Programs:	Risk & Resilience (RISK)
Depositing User:	Michaela Rossini
Date Deposited:	29 Oct 2019 12:36
Last Modified:	12 Nov 2021 05:00
URI:	https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/16137

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