Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

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Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

This course is part of Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment Specialization

Instructors: Claudia Useche

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Advanced level

Designed for those already in the industry

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

95 reviews

Advanced level

Designed for those already in the industry

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify technical and economic feasibility concepts of infrastructure projects.
Distinguish the different existing quantitative indicators to prioritize investments and their calculations.
Identify key components of risk governance, as well as steps for an informed public investment system.

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

This course will teach you how to manage disaster risks in infrastructure projects. You will learn about the technical and economic feasibility of projects, as well as how to prioritize investments using quantitative indicators and their calculation. You will also learn about the concepts of efficiency and equity, and how to incorporate them into risk analysis.

Additionally, you will understand the key components of risk governance, as well as the steps for an informed public investment system. This course is ideal for individuals interested in risk management, project planning, and climate change. It will also be useful for those working in government, non-governmental organizations, or the private sector. **This course is part of a Specialization. Before starting it, we recommend taking Course 2: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk.

This course addresses disaster risk management in infrastructure projects from both technical and economic viability perspectives to prioritize investments. It uses quantitative indicators and incorporates concepts of efficiency and equity in the analysis. Additionally, the course delves into the governance and operational aspects of risk analysis in infrastructure projects.

What's included

4 videos12 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

4 videos Total 19 minutes

1.1.2 Technical and Economic Feasibility Concepts 5 minutes
1.1.5 Efficiency and Equity Principles 5 minutes
1.1.6 Cost-Benefit Analysis with Risk Reduction Criteria 5 minutes
1.1.9 Risk-Informed Decision Making in Infrastructure Projects 4 minutes

12 readings Total 235 minutes

0.1.1 Important Course Information 10 minutes
0.1.2 Meet Your Instructors 10 minutes
1.1.1 Introduction to the Analysis of Investment Alternatives 30 minutes
1.1.4 Principles and Conditioning Factors to Consider when Defining Investment Sequences 30 minutes
1.1.7 Quantitative Indicators for Investment Prioritization 30 minutes
1.1.10 Advantages of Informed Decision Making 5 minutes
1.2.1 Caribbean Case Study: Coastal Flood Control Infrastructures in the Design Phase 20 minutes
1.2.2 Solution of the Caribbean Case Study – Prioritization of Investments 20 minutes
1.2.3 Case Study A: Analysis of Flood Risk Reduction Measures on a Portfolio Scale 20 minutes
1.2.4 Solution of Case Study A: Analysis of Flood Risk Reduction Measures on a Portfolio Scale 20 minutes
1.2.5 Case Study B: Investment Prioritization 20 minutes
1.2.6 Solution of Case Study B: Prioritization of Investments 20 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

1.1.11 Graded Quiz 30 minutes
1.1.3 Feasibility of Infrastructure Projects 10 minutes
1.1.8 Identify the Type of Indicator Based on Examples 10 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

0.1.3 Introduce Yourself to Your Classmates 15 minutes

1 plugin Total 10 minutes

0.1.4 Tell us About Yourself 10 minutes

What's included

2 videos8 readings3 assignments1 plugin

2 videos Total 11 minutes

2.1.1 The Conceptual Framework of Disaster Risk Governance 5 minutes
2.2.4 Risk Assessment Methodologies: The Case of the IDB 7 minutes

8 readings Total 150 minutes

2.1.2 How to Operationalize Risk Assessment in the Infrastructure Project Life Cycle - The Case of the IDB 30 minutes
2.2.1 Disaster Risk Governance Criteria and Parameters in Public Investment 20 minutes
2.2.3 National Public Investment Systems 20 minutes
2.2.5 Key Aspects and Principles for Preparing Terms of Reference for Infrastructure Projects 30 minutes
2.2.6 Examples of Terms of Reference 20 minutes
2.2.8 Request Your Digital Badge! 5 minutes
2.3.1 Main Lessons of the Course 20 minutes
2.3.3 Keep Learning 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 45 minutes

2.2.7 Graded Quiz 30 minutes
2.1.3 Link DRM Steps to Project Cycle Phases 10 minutes
2.2.2 Key Risk Governance Elements 5 minutes

1 plugin Total 10 minutes

2.3.2 What Did You Think of the Course? 10 minutes

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Claudia Useche

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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