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The role of municipalities in managing disasters in international experiences: a comparative study
Joint Authors
Ashmawi, Iman Karam
Muhauish, Sultan Muhammad Isa
Source
Arab Journal for Administration
Issue
Vol. 42, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2022), pp.367-386, 20 p.
Publisher
League of Arab States The Arab Administrative Development Organization
Publication Date
2022-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Purpose-this study aims to explain the roles of municipalities in managing local disasters in some international experiences by identifying the different agencies entrusted with crises management and the extent of coordination or conflict between these agencies.
design / methodology / approach-this study is depended mainly on comparative approach, which used in analyzing local disaster management in some international experiences located in different geographical places, namely the experiences of the United States, India, South Africa and Australia.
findings-the study concluded some findings, the most important of which are: the necessity of having an independent authority concerned with local disaster management, providing financial and political sup- port for this authority, and finally supporting local and central coordination mechanisms between all parties participating in managing local disasters.
practical implications-the study reflects one of the most important studies working to achieve sustainable development in developing countries such as Saudi Arabia.
this study also provides a framework and vision to help municipalities in developing countries to rebuild stronger and more inclusive capabilities in post-disaster stage which help these countries to overcome the harmful effects of local disasters they face.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhauish, Sultan Muhammad Isa& Ashmawi, Iman Karam. 2022. The role of municipalities in managing disasters in international experiences: a comparative study. Arab Journal for Administration،Vol. 42, no. 3, pp.367-386.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1411550
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhauish, Sultan Muhammad Isa& Ashmawi, Iman Karam. The role of municipalities in managing disasters in international experiences: a comparative study. Arab Journal for Administration Vol. 42, no. 3 (Sep. 2022), pp.367-386.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1411550
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhauish, Sultan Muhammad Isa& Ashmawi, Iman Karam. The role of municipalities in managing disasters in international experiences: a comparative study. Arab Journal for Administration. 2022. Vol. 42, no. 3, pp.367-386.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1411550
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references: p. 382-386
Record ID
BIM-1411550