Description
Book SynopsisThis work covers issues such as early warning and preparedness, rapid health and physical needs assessments, recognizing and managing severe malnutrition, the unique needs of refugees and IDPs, security, exit strategies and the transition to peace.
Trade Review"...useful to specialists and technicians as a reference source." -Human Rights Quarterly "The authors of this volume explore organizational and political response capacities, effective multidisciplinary responses, the interface of response with vulnerability assessment, and ways to identify disaster prone areas and utilize rapid assessment methodologies to help meet needs that arise following humanitrian crises and natural disasters." -Natural Hazards Observer
Table of ContentsEarly Warning and Preparedness by William Lyerly Initial Response local/OCHA - Mobilizing the Forces by Ed Tsui Rapid Health and Physical Needs Assessments by Frederick Burkle, M.D. Recognizing and Managing Severe Malnutrition by Kevin M. Cahill, M.D. The Unique Needs of Refugees and IDPs by Francis Deng The Most Vulnerable by Judy Benjamin Security by Frederick Burkle, M.D. Military/NGO Interaction by Timothy Cross Exit Strategies by Larry Hollingworth Transition to Peace by Richard Ryscavage, S.J.
