Introduction to Damage and Reconstruction Needs Assessment

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Methodology and Basic Concepts

Review of the concepts associated with disasters: their nature and causes, phases and cycle.  Elaboration on the causal link between exposure and vulnerability as they relate to the damage and reconstruction needs assessment. Introduction of the terminology used in ECLAC methodology and the basic elements of disaster valuation. Presentation of potential use of the damage and reconstruction needs assessment in policy formulation.

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