ORCID ID
0000-0002-8059-5061
Graduation Date
Spring 5-9-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Programs
Emergency Preparedness
First Advisor
Sharon Medcalf, PhD
Second Advisor
Ted Cieslak, MD, MPH
Third Advisor
David Palm, PhD
Abstract
The world is facing increasing risks from a variety of threats, especially those related to extreme weather and natural disasters. The substantial and sustained impacts of major disasters are reinforcing the calls for global collaboration. Nevertheless, worldwide emergency assistance efforts are confronted with several challenges that negatively affect the disaster victims, stress international diplomatic relations, and threaten the social and national security of nations. These challenges arise from the unique nature of each national emergency management framework and the lack of global standardization and governing rules.
We conducted this qualitative study. Using a variety of qualitative analytical methods. we examined and compared the national emergency management charters of China, the US, the Maldives, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia. We used a variety of data sources, including national emergency management laws and strategiesas well as published studies.
The findings showed substantial differences between the five national emergency management charters. Among those findings are the government entity overseeing emergency management activities, the levels and categories of disasters, the structure, organization, and operations of the emergency management system, and the commitment to international directives and frameworks. One striking finding was the lack of any global emergency management ethics code.
The challenges of global response call for countries to work closely to standardize the types, levels, and categories of disasters. Additionally, they need to develop a process to facilitate and expedite the acceptance of international aid and assistance. Countries also need to commit to international regulations and frameworks and establish a code for global emergency ethics.
Recommended Citation
ElRayes, Wael, "Comparative Analysis of National Emergency Management Charters: A Pilot Study Towards Achieving a Standardized Global Emergency Management Framework" (2020). Theses & Dissertations. 438.
https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/etd/438