PRA and how it relates to disaster management
This short paper illustrates how PRA can be one useful tool in assessing the hazards, vulnerabilities and capacities of disaster prone communities. After clarifying the terms used, field experiences from Tete, Mozambique are used as an example of how PRA can assist in understanding and incorporating disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness into ongoing programmes. The methods used are outlined, with the type of information discussed for each, stressing local priorities, knowledge and past disaster mitigation strategies.