Resilience Upgrading Guide

Abstract

The findings and recommendations in this Guide are grounded in extensive empirical research conducted in the Phillipines, Thailand and Vietnam. Data was collected through a combination of site observations, household surveys, on-site focus group discussions, community workshops, and a series of back-to-back workshops including a Gaming Simulation workshop—methods that enabled a deep understanding of local realities and resident perspectives. These efforts were made possible through close collaboration with local partner organizations who led and facilitated engagement with communities. While the data collection was a joint endeavour, TU Dortmund was primarily responsible for the processing, interpretation and synthesis of the data presented in this publication. This Guide shares field-based insights and recommendations intended to inform and inspire local adaptation efforts and should be interpreted in light of specific local contexts and policies.