Prelims (Praise for This Book, Contents, Figures, Tables, Preface, Acknowledgements, Acronyms) 1. Introduction 2. Understanding the Vulnerability to Resilience framework 3. Vulnerability to Resilience Analysis and action 4. Annexes Back Matter (References, Resources, Glossary)
It is rare to find a book so accessible that combines theory and practice. The V2R offers a succinct yet usable framework that can be applied by a range of development actors at every level from local to national and even international.' Nick Hall, Disaster Risk Reduction Adviser, Plan International 'This is a very impressive and admirable piece of work. By balancing the various elements of livelihoods, vulnerability, governance, hazards, uncertainty, resilience, it fills a big gap. V2R makes resilience seem more manageable.' Dr John Twigg, Senior Research Associate, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London
Katherine Pasteur is the International Programme Coordinator in the Reducing Vulnerability Team at Practical Action. She has 15 years' experience in international development, specializing in sustainable livelihoods, natural resource management and disaster risk reduction, in Africa, Latin America and Asia
"It is rare to find a book so accessible that combines theory and
practice. The V2R offers a succinct yet usable framework that can
applied by a range of development actors at every level from local
to national and even international."--Nick Hall, Disaster Risk
Reduction Advisor
"This is a very impressive and admirable piece of work. By
balancing the various elements of livelihoods, vulnerability,
governance, hazards, uncertainty, resilience, it fills a big gap.
V2R makes resilience seems more manageable."--Dr. John Twigg,
Senior Research Associate, Department of Civil, Environmental and
Geometric Engineering
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