This document compares the vulnerability to natural disasters between developed and developing countries, using India and the US as case studies. [1] Both countries experienced similar destruction from cyclones/hurricanes, but the recovery patterns differed due to stronger backup systems in developed countries. [2] In the US, people recovered faster with state support, while in India recovery has been much slower and incomplete. [3] Reducing vulnerability requires global cooperation through sharing best practices, capacity building, and involvement of various organizations.
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Comparative Analysis of Vulnerability Between Developed & Developing Countries: Case Study of India & USA
1. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF
VULNERABILITY BETWEEN DEVELOPED &
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES:
CASE STUDY OF INDIA & USA
Dr. SWATI MITRA
Disaster Management Professional
3. Typical Scene of devastation
in
Developed & Developing Nation!
Post Cyclone - India
Post Super Cyclone-India
Post Cyclone Sidr-
New Orleans post Bangladesh
Hurricane Katrina
4. SIMILARITIES IN THE
VULNERABILITY PATTERN
In both these places havoc wrecked
by nature was same.
It was the “vulnerable” population that
was affected.
Both the places had the most socially
& economically disadvantaged
communities as well
Loss of Life, Property, sense of
displacement
5. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE
VULNERABILITY PATTERN
• In USA the “Back-Up” system is good for
recovery. For example: people have got
back to their lives with state support.
• In India, the “Back –System” is not only
poor but close to being non-existent. For
example: people devastated from the
Gujarat earthquake have still not
recovered.
6. CONVERGENCE
Capacity Building Exchange of
Of
Community “Good Practices”
Ex: CBDRM
Involvement of
Govt./Corporates/
UN Agencies/
NGOS’/
Consultants
7. Conclusion
Though there exists differences between the
developed & developing nation in
“response” patterns the “vulnerability”
pattern are same!
To “BRIDGE THIS GAP” it is important to
meet MDG Goal 8- “to develop a global
partnership for development” and a build a
culture of safety & preparedness at the
global level for humanity at large.