Preparing for the Future: Critical Challenges in Crisis Management

Author(s)
Boin, A. and Lagadec, P.
Publication language
English
Pages
7pp
Date published
01 Dec 2000
Publisher
Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management
Type
Articles
Keywords
Disaster preparedness, resilience and risk reduction, Response and recovery, Urban
Organisations
Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management

This article from Arjen Boin and Patrick Lagadec explores the changing nature of crises and asks how we should deal with crises in the future. The conclusions that are drawn include: ensuring awareness at the highest levels, developing appropriate operational capabilities and engaging in continuing preparation efforts.