An Ethical Approach to Post-Disaster Relief, Response and Recovery
This article examines ethical frameworks for post-disaster relief, response, and recovery in Jamaica, drawing on the nation's extensive experience …
Advancing Evidence-Based Disaster Response
Rigorous research and open methodology for more effective, transparent, and accountable humanitarian action.
Explore ResearchFeatured Research
Our latest and most impactful publications advancing disaster response methodology.
Automatic Healthcare Continuity: A Post-Disaster Pharmacy-Based System for Chronic Disease Management in Jamaica and Beyond
Jamaica's vulnerability to hurricanes demands a revolutionary approach to chronic disease management during disasters. This white paper proposes an …
Technology as the Essential Catalyst for Disaster Relief Mobilization and Recovery Coordination
This white paper argues that technology is not merely a useful tool in disaster management—it is an integral and necessary component for effective …
Bridging Ethics and Technology in Disaster Response
A technical response to the call for ethical disaster governance in Jamaica and the Caribbean. This whitepaper examines how the DizRec Disaster Relief …
Transparent Fund Allocation in Humanitarian Aid
With global humanitarian needs exceeding $45 billion annually and a persistent funding gap that has grown to unprecedented levels, ensuring that …
Multi-Agency Coordination in Caribbean Disaster Response
The Caribbean region faces unique challenges in disaster management as one of the most disaster-prone areas globally. Over the past seven decades, …
The Role of South-South Learnings in Disaster Resilience and the Role of CDEMA as a Catalyst
This research examines the critical role of South-South cooperation in building disaster resilience among developing nations, with particular emphasis …
Disaster Resilience: Breaking the Cycle Through Circular Learning
Many disaster-prone nations, particularly Small Island Developing States (SIDS), remain trapped in a vicious cycle of disaster, response, recovery, …
Disaster Resilience: Understanding The Circular Life Cycle
This paper proposes that disaster resilience operates as a circular life cycle comprising five interconnected phases: Relief, Response, Recovery, …
Research Areas
Our core research domains addressing critical challenges in disaster resilience.
Multi-Agency Coordination Methodology
Developing frameworks for effective coordination among diverse relief organizations during disaster response.
Transparency & Accountability Frameworks
Creating systems and standards for transparent fund tracking and accountability in humanitarian aid.
Technology in Disaster Response
Evaluating and developing technology solutions for improved disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Economic Impact & Leakage Analysis
Measuring economic flows in disaster relief to identify inefficiencies and maximize beneficiary impact.
Latest Publications
Recent research advancing evidence-based disaster response.
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Research Support for Hurricane Melissa After Action Report
Evidence-Based Framework for Evaluating Jamaica's Disaster Response
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Hurricane Melissa
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Automatic Healthcare Continuity: A Post-Disaster Pharmacy-Based System for Chronic Disease Management in Jamaica and Beyond
A White Paper on Emergency Prescription Access and Protocol-Based Care
Healthcare Continuity
Chronic Disease Management
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Technology as the Essential Catalyst for Disaster Relief Mobilization and Recovery Coordination
A White Paper on Digital Transformation in Humanitarian Response
Technology
Disaster Relief
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Bridging Ethics and Technology in Disaster Response
How the DizRec Platform Operationalizes Humanitarian Principles
technology
ethics
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Transparent Fund Allocation in Humanitarian Aid
Standards, Mechanisms, Challenges, and Emerging Solutions
transparency
accountability
Latest News
DizRec Deploys Research Team for Hurricane Melissa Response
DizRec researchers are on the ground in Jamaica, documenting coordination dynamics in the Hurricane Melissa response for our ongoing multi-agency coordination study.
DizRec Institute Launches as Research Arm of Transparent Relief Foundation
The Disaster Resilience Coordination Institute officially launches today, establishing a dedicated research center focused on improving disaster response coordination and accountability.
About the Institute
The Disaster Resilience Coordination Institute (DizRec) is the academic and research arm of The Transparent Relief Foundation. We advance evidence-based approaches to disaster relief, response, and recovery through rigorous research, open methodology, and practical frameworks.