Optimisation of decentralisation for effective disaster risk reduction through the case study of Indonesia
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, Discussions, 3, 5511–5546, 2015, doi:10.5194/nhessd-3-5511-2015
This paper investigates how to optimise decentralisation for effective disaster risk reduction (DRR) in developing states. It evaluates decentralised governance for DRR in the case study of Indonesia and provides recommendations for its optimisation. Wider implications are drawn to optimise decentralisation for DRR in developing states more generally.
A framework to evaluate the institutional and policy setting was developed which necessitated the use of a gap analysis, desk study and field investigation. Key challenges to decentralised DRR include capacity gaps at lower levels, low compliance with legislation, disconnected policies, issues in communication and coordination and inadequate resourcing. DRR authorities should lead coordination and advocacy on DRR while sustainable multistakeholder platforms and civil society organisations should fill the capacity gap at lower levels.
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