Description
The urgency of effective disaster and risk management has reached unprecedented heights. The looming threat of resource constraints, coupled with the intricate challenges of coordinating responses in the wake of crises, underscores the critical need for comprehensive solutions. The book, Challenges, Strategies, and Resiliency in Disaster and Risk Management, ventures into the heart of this urgent matter. This groundbreaking work examines the multifaceted issues that confront disaster and risk management professionals, from the complex intricacies of climate change to the demanding task of coordinating responses amid resource limitations.
With a meticulous analysis of major hurdles, such as resource constraints, population growth, and technological vulnerabilities, Challenges, Strategies, and Resiliency in Disaster and Risk Management equips its readers with practical solutions. Covering key phases of disaster management, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, it acts as a comprehensive resource for informed decision-making. Designed for a diverse audience, this book caters to emergency managers, first responders, and disaster response organizations seeking to elevate their understanding of the challenges in disaster management. Scholars, researchers, and students specializing in disaster management, risk assessment, and related fields will find invaluable insights and case studies within these pages. Additionally, government agencies responsible for shaping disaster and emergency management policies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on disaster relief, and professionals engaged in risk assessment and management will benefit from the practical knowledge shared in this comprehensive guide.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Zamokuhle Mbandlwa (Ed.)
Zamokuhle Mbandlwa
is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Management and Economics at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). With a PhD in Public Administration, Mbandlwa has made significant scholarly contributions, including the publication of four books, three book chapters, and 76 peer-reviewed journal articles. Notably, IGI Global Scientific Publications has played a key role in supporting and facilitating the publication of his books, enhancing global accessibility to his academic work. Currently, he supervises Master’s and Doctoral candidates across the Faculty of Management Sciences and the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics. He has presented research papers at 21 international conferences and serve as a Visiting Professor at both Kabale University in Uganda and the Higher School of Economics (HSE) Public University in Russia. Since 30 November 2020, he has served as the Chairperson of the Institutional Forum at DUT and has been a Council Member since March 2022, with the term extending to July 2027. He also contributes as a member of the DUT Convocation Executive Committee and the DUT ENVISION2030 Strategy Implementation Support Practitioners (ISP). In addition to administrative and academic responsibilities, he is an Academic Editor for Springer Nature Social Sciences (SN Social Sciences) and six other scholarly journals, further exemplifying his commitment to advancing academic excellence and scholarly communication.