Margareta Wahlström discusses coordinating actions between actors during the tsunami response and building long-term commitment among donors.
DRLA Executive Director Ky Luu interviews Margareta Wahlström, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction
Margareta Wahlström provides career-based advice, including keeping one's goals clear and enjoying diverse experiences.
Margareta Wahlström discusses everyday people and former activists who inspire her.
Introduction of interview with Margareta Wahlström
Margareta Wahlström discusses approaches and various challenges in motivating others to invest in risk reduction strategies.
Margareta Wahlström discusses the intricacies of working in coordination and the skills which are needed to effectively lead.
Margareta Wahlström discusses her motivation in working in disaster risk reduction and bringing knowledge and planning to countries around the world.
Published by Shelter Centre (2007). Checklist developed that compiles lessons learned over the last 20 years and offers insight into issues of consideration in reconstruction including the beneficiaries and local partners.
Published by Oxfam (2008). This document details a case example of a specific relief program in Yogyakarta Indonesia following the May 2006 earthquake. A program of community grants, rather than traditional Cash for Work programs, was implemented in order to support the local tradition of Gotong Royong (a traditional system of reciprocal labor exchange). It highlights the need to properly assess community systems and assets and provides a new model for supporting community coping strategies and appropriate and fair food security and livelihood assistance.
Mafa Chipeta
