Revisiting frameworks: Have they helped us reduce disaster risk?

The objective of this rapid review of literature is to map the evolution of the impact of the PAR framework in the disasterrisk reduction-related research and practice that has been reported in academic publications. In particular, this review focuses on identifying the core topics on which the PAR model has been used or theoretically considered as an insight for the development of different works

Disaster risk does not stand still. Disaster risk frameworks must apprehend this moving reality. The notions contained in such frameworks are meant to bring knowledge and action together. Action to reduce risk grows increasing complexity because of the many challenges such as conflict, migration and climate change facing governments. The frameworks reviewed in this volume of Jamba provide a touchstone to guide wise action based on the understanding root causes and drivers of disasters.