Reference no: EM133710512

Assignment:

South Africa has many challenges in disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction, these challenges include identifying, reviewing, developing, modifying, and implementing appropriate risk reduction strategies in a coordinated, effective, efficient, and economical manner. As such, the Disaster Management Act of South Africa (2002) stresses disaster risk assessment which is identified as the first and most crucial step (according to the National Disaster Management Framework of South Africa) toward risk reduction (as outlined in sections 20, 33 and 47 of the Act). Furthermore, it is critical to acknowledge that disaster risk assessments put much emphasis on the elements of hazard, vulnerability, and risk that are dynamically related. Therefore, a thorough analysis of disaster risk assessment is needed to give a picture of the society in question by tracing and examining factors towards effective risk reduction.

In that regard, you're requested to make an argument about the challenges and issues in disaster risk assessment including challenges encountered by various stakeholders responsible for conducting a disaster risk assessment. Additionally, demonstrate your understanding of various factors that significantly affect disaster risk assessments and the elements that constitute disaster risk assessments in the context of disaster risk reduction. The essay should have an introduction, sections and subsections, and a conclusion.