Research Support for Hurricane Melissa After Action Report
This policy brief provides authoritative background material to support the development of an After Action Report (AAR) for Hurricane Melissa, which …
Publications
Research papers, policy briefs, and working papers advancing evidence-based disaster response.
14 publications
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 …
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, …
Learnings from Hurricane Beryl: The After Action Plan for Jamaica's Disaster Resilience
On July 3, 2024, Hurricane Beryl—the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record—passed just south of Jamaica, causing widespread devastation …
Transparency In Relief
Public trust in humanitarian organizations depends on accountability, yet most donors cannot trace their contributions beyond initial receipt. This …
Economic Leakage in Disaster Relief
This policy brief examines economic leakage in disaster relief—the gap between funds raised and resources reaching intended beneficiaries. Analysis of …
Ethics of Disaster Relief Coordination
Disaster relief coordination creates ethical tensions that are often unacknowledged. This working paper examines three core ethical challenges: the …