COVID-19 Disaster Risk Governance
Funded by the Worldwide University Network’s (WUN) Research Development Fund, this project focuses on a comparative study stemming from collaborating universities’ locations in different geographical and cultural contexts. Key elements of disaster risk governance will be discussed. A quantitative and qualitative research design based on comprehensive questionnaires and document analysis are conducted to document, compare and analyze how societies manage risks. Governance systems are examined in different countries. A special focus will be put on the importance of assessing, communicating, and managing risks.
The project is currently on its data collection stage, so it would be greatly appreciated if those currently living in Taiwan could answer a questionnaire. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. Please click on one of the links below (English or Chinese) to go to the Google Forms online survey.
English version: https://forms.gle/9vtA7thZrCro5RWy9
Chinese version: https://forms.gle/z8ZqVM6wrmZKHQT5A
The expected outcomes include lessons learned from disaster risk governance to address coronavirus-related disasters, and suggestions on how each country can do better will be offered after taking into account results from our comparative study. Understanding how different societies assess, communicate, and manage risks can allow us to identify more robust strategies in reducing risks and enhancing resilience. This is of significant public interest and may be implemented more broadly elsewhere.