Disaster risk reduction in Dhaka City: from urban landscape analysis to opportunities for DRR integration

The research presented in this report examines the urban disaster risk reduction (DRR) landscape of Dhaka. It builds on the Urban DRR Assessment Framework Report, a study which assessed the resilience of World Vision Bangladesh’s project sites in Dhaka.

This report identifies the hazards faced by slum residents in Dhaka, in the context of their particular political and social economy. Further, it examines initiatives established by the government, academic and NGO community to address DRR. In assessing these two elements, results highlight not only the DRR methods currently being implemented, but, more critically, where gaps exist. Hence, opportunities for World Vision to contribute towards ensuring comprehensive DRR in Dhaka are highlighted.