Fourteenth International Conference on The Constructed Environment

Abstract

We are seeing an unprecedented number of worldwide disasters which are raising havoc in the lives of people. The cost of natural disasters alone in 2022 was $313 billion worldwide. The destruction and chaos causes no less pain and anguish to people in the developing world than in the developed world. However there are distinct advantages to those in the developed world. There are resources available to carry out disaster related efforts in developed countries. In contrast, there is a pressing need for resources in developing countries. My research focuses on the unique circumstances of developing countries in respect to their ability to respond to disasters. Little research has been done to understand the preparedness, management, and impacts of disasters in developing country. My onsite research has focused on Ghana in west Africa and the Asian country of Nepal. Both have undergone annual and periodical disasters.This review expands the breadth and deepens knowledge of disaster impacts in the developing world.