Effectiveness and possible roles of People’s Organizations in disaster recovery: A case study of the 2013 Philippines Typhoon Yolanda

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  • Tatebe Chihori
    Graduate School of Disaster Resilience and Governance, University of Hyogo
  • Miyamoto Takumi
    Graduate School of Disaster Resilience and Governance, University of Hyogo

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  • 災害復興における住民の組織化の意義と可能性―2013年フィリピン台風ヨランダの事例―
  • サイガイ フッコウ ニ オケル ジュウミン ノ ソシキカ ノ イギ ト カノウセイ : 2013ネン フィリピン タイフウ ヨランダ ノ ジレイ

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<p>This study describes the significant role played by PO (People’s Organizations) in disaster recovery in Medellin and Bantayan Island in the northern part of Cebu Province, the Philippines, which was hit by Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. In this area, although the damage caused by the disaster itself has been repaired to some extent, the fundamental problems of poverty and development have not changed since before the disaster. On the other hand, many PO have been created with the support of NGOs. The POs’ main concerns are people’s livelihoods and resistance to development, and their members are getting inspiration and pleasure through participating in PO activities. The support provided by governments, NGOs, and families is limited by political unfairness, sustainability, and problem-solving abilities. This study outlines the significance of PO as new actors that receive assistance, encourage independence among their members, suggest diverse solutions for their members’ problems, and give vitality to their members. Finally, it considers the role of organizations like PO in disaster recovery and alternative future societies from the viewpoint of “exchange theory”.</p>

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