The value of NGOs in disaster management and governance in South Korea and Japan

• Published in: International journal of disaster risk reduction Vol. 69; p. 102739
• Main Authors: Park, Eun-Seon, Yoon, D.K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2022
• Subjects: Disaster governance; Disaster management; Japan; Non-governmental organizations; South Korea; South Korea; Disaster governance; Japan; Disaster management; Non-governmental organizations

The roles of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in disaster management has been increasing due to the growing complexity of the catastrophe, which has become difficult for government alone to manage. Against this backdrop NGOs have emerged as a critical sector for disaster management. NGOs act as...