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Disaster governance and community resilience: reflections on Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan

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Typhoon Morakot triggered flooding and mudslides in various areas and devastated Aboriginal villages located near areas under construction by the Water Diversion Project in Kaohsiung County. This paper examines the controversy surrounding Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan from the perspective of disaster governance. This study provides competing perspectives regarding who was responsible for causing the disaster. Post-disaster reconstruction initiatives by the government tend to adopt a technical approach to risk, and do not incorporate the complex social and cultural dimensions of vulnerability and sustainability. This perspective reflects misrecognition problems, and the lack of empowerment and participation in governance by residents, as well as their exclusion in decision making. Aboriginal civic groups have various methods of interacting with local residents to alleviate the suffering of survivors, promoting tribal culture and building resilient communities. This continuing development of social interactions and new forms of engagement will effectuate transformation and contribute to broader reflections on the Morakot disaster and social capability and building resilience.

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  • Mei-Fang Fan, 2015. "Disaster governance and community resilience: reflections on Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 58(1), pages 24-38, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:58:y:2015:i:1:p:24-38
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2013.839444
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