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Capacity Development of Local Self-Governments for Disaster Risk Management

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  • Vladimir M. Cvetković

    (Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia
    Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia)

  • Jasmina Tanasić

    (Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, 11103 Belgrade, Serbia)

  • Adem Ocal

    (Independent Researcher, Ankara 06500, Turkey)

  • Želimir Kešetović

    (Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia)

  • Neda Nikolić

    (Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 32102 Čačak, Serbia)

  • Aleksandar Dragašević

    (Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 32102 Čačak, Serbia)

Abstract

The objective of this research was to examine the capacity development of local self-governments in the field of disaster risk management (DRM). This quantitative research examines the degree of implementation of strategic, legislative, and institutional frameworks, as well as the capacity of local authorities to apply related policies through five analytical scopes: (1) degree of preparedness and legal framework; (2) financial framework; (3) policy aspects; (4) cooperation and partnership; (5) communication. The ability of municipalities and towns to respond to disasters was also analyzed and compared. In this paper, our initial hypothesis was that the effective implementation of the concept of DRM policy in towns of Serbia requires the continual strategic, tactical, and operational transformation of the public administration and public management system in order to strengthen the capacity of local self-governments for disaster prevention, preparation, response, and recovery. This multimethod research was conducted over the period of 2014–2017 and included the following two target groups: (a) heads of disaster sectors in local self-government units (mayor) and (b) employees of the DRM sector in local self-government units. The results of this research will enable decision makers to successfully respond to challenges and help to improve the capacity of local self-governments and public local administrations within the scope of DRM in the Republic of Serbia, based on the principles of prevention and proactive action, coordination, cooperation, partnership, and responsibility.

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  • Vladimir M. Cvetković & Jasmina Tanasić & Adem Ocal & Želimir Kešetović & Neda Nikolić & Aleksandar Dragašević, 2021. "Capacity Development of Local Self-Governments for Disaster Risk Management," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-33, October.
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