Disaster Preparedness, Gender and Vulnerable Coastal Communities
Published: Mar 31, 2014
Abstract: Coastal populations, especially those of the east coast of India, are prone to frequent cyclonic calamities. Women’s participation in distribution, rebuilding, management and all other aspects of disaster is imperative for fostering responsive and sensitive partners who can mitigate the vulnerability status.
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