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Philippines HADR Research Project: The Conflict-Disaster Nexus in the Philippines
Dr Alistair D. B. Cook Senior Fellow and Coordinator of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Programme
Dr Alistair D. B. Cook
Mr Angelo Paolo Luna Trias Associate Research Fellow
Mr Angelo Paolo Luna Trias
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This research project will explore the complex interplay between natural disasters and human-induced disasters such as armed conflict and other forms of mass violence. It will examine the implications when conflict and disaster intersect such as how conflict increase vulnerabilities and exacerbate impacts of disasters as well as how disasters aggravate existing conflict and worsen conditions for violent. The research project will also study the ways conflict management and disaster management-related activities support each other. The study will focus on the Marawi Conflict in 2017. Findings and observations drawn out from this research projects is intended to inform policy makers and practitioners assisting at-risk communities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from crises or disasters in conflict-affected and fragile settings in Southeast Asia.
| Theme: | Conflict and Stability / Country and Region Studies / Non-Traditional Security |
| Region: | Southeast Asia and ASEAN |
| Entity: | NTS Centre |
