A Data-Driven Framework to Address Gender Issues in Managing Flood Risks : Flood Risk Management Support Project for the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina (English)

This study contributes to the broader literature demonstrating the devastating impact of floods on the poor, particularly women, making it very difficult to move out of poverty. Research on flood impacts in low-income communities in Buenos Aires found that most first responders to floods are women and it is them who assume leadership roles in high-risk situations, despite the serious gender gaps in education and economic opportunities they face. They...

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Kristof,Mariano Jordan;

Ramirez,Maria Catalina;

Pereira,Leda;

Couvin,Sabrina Giselle;
Document Date
2020/08/13
Document Type
Brief
Report Number
151755
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2020/08/13
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Flood Risk Management Support Project for the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Keywords
low levels of education

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Kristof,Mariano Jordan; Ramirez,Maria Catalina; Pereira,Leda; Couvin,Sabrina Giselle.

A Data-Driven Framework to Address Gender Issues in Managing Flood Risks : Flood Risk Management Support Project for the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina (English). Water Guidance Note Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/832131597306007002

A Data-Driven Framework to Address Gender Issues in Managing Flood Risks : Flood Risk Management Support Project for the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina (English)

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