Though the term disaster risk governance is rarely used, there is a large body of literature that relates to the governance of disaster risk in low- and middle-income countries with a focus on national or sub-national levels. This brief helpdesk research report identifies some of the most notable literature in this area and attempts to identify common conclusions.
‘Disaster risk governance’ can be defined as the way actors at all levels manage and reduce disaster and climate related risks (e.g. UNDP, 2013). Literature from closely related conceptual areas such as risk governance and disaster governance also provide insights into disaster risk governance.
