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Gender Dimensions in Disaster Management : A Focus on Aquaculture and Fishing Communities in the Philippines

Creator:

Chow, Morgan

Abstract:

Many nations that invest in aquaculture and fisheries for improved nutrition and food security are located in areas prone to natural disasters, such as typhoons. While all residents are vulnerable to the effects of disasters, research suggests that women are disproportionately affected at all stages of disaster management: preparedness, response,...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

Philippines is ranked as one of the top five most disaster-struck countries in the world (Relief Web, 2014