The role of nongovernmental organizations in long-term human recovery after disaster : reflections from Louisiana four years after Hurricane Katrina / Anita Chandra, Joie Acosta.

By:

Chandra, Anita

Contributor(s):

Acosta, Joie D

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Occasional paper (Rand Corporation) ; OP-277-RC.Publication details: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2009.Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 18 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780833049032
0833049038
1282398628
9781282398627
9786612398629
6612398620

Report number: OP-277-RCSubject(s): Genre/Form:

Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Role of nongovernmental organizations in long-term human recovery after disaster.DDC classification:

363.34/8 22

LOC classification:

HV555.U62 L55 2009eb

NLM classification:

WA 295

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Contents:

The role of nongovernmental organizations in long-term human recovery after disaster: reflections from Louisiana four years after Hurricane Katrina -- Methods -- Challenges identified and potential actions -- Directions for future research.

Summary: Human recovery is the process of rebuilding social and daily routines and support networks that foster physical and mental health and well-being. RAND researchers conducted a facilitated discussion with Louisiana NGO leaders to capture lessons learned and challenges faced by these organizations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The subsequent lessons also serve to inform potential policy changes and future research directions.

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Human recovery is the process of rebuilding social and daily routines and support networks that foster physical and mental health and well-being. RAND researchers conducted a facilitated discussion with Louisiana NGO leaders to capture lessons learned and challenges faced by these organizations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The subsequent lessons also serve to inform potential policy changes and future research directions.