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An economic framework for transitioning to capacity building.
Eric Baranick1, Aaron Baird, Ajay Vinze
1a Regional Representative for Central America , American Red Cross , Ciudad de Panamá, Republica de Panamá
Global Public Health
|October 10, 2014
Summary
Global Health Organizations (GHOs) can transition from disaster relief to sustainable capacity building using an economic framework. This approach aids strategic planning for long-term community resilience and development.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Disaster Management
- Economic Strategy
Background:
- Global Health Organizations (GHOs) excel at resource provisioning during disasters.
- A gap exists in strategic planning for sustainable objectives post-disaster.
- Transitioning from immediate aid to long-term capacity building requires a structured approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an economic framework for GHOs to assess and plan strategic transitions.
- To guide GHOs in shifting from resource provisioning to capacity building.
- To enhance sustainable development in disaster-affected communities.
Main Methods:
- Development of an economic strategy assessment framework.
- Application of the framework to field experiences (American Red Cross, 2007 Peru earthquake).
- Proposal of a strategic transition model emphasizing co-creation of value.
Main Results:
- An economic framework was developed for assessing GHO strategies in high-risk, complex environments.
- A practical transition model was proposed, focusing on proactive capacity building.
- The model emphasizes co-creation of value with community partners for sustainability.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework enables GHOs to systematically manage the shift from relief to sustainable capacity building.
- Co-creation of value is crucial for effective and lasting community development post-disaster.
- This strategic approach enhances long-term resilience in vulnerable populations.
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