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DRM721S - DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT - 2ND OPP - NOV 2025 |
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n Am I B I A u n IVE Rs I TY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
BACHELOR OF LAND ADMINISTRATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMA
07BRAR
LEVEL: 7
07BLAM
COURSE CODE: DRM721S
COURSE NAME: DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT
SESSION: DECEMBER 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: (PAPER 1)
MARKS: 100
SECOND/SUPPLEMENTARY OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER
Mr. Manelia Shakela
MODERATOR: Mr. Gerson Tjihenuna
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This question paper consists of 6 (six) questions of equal value.
2. Answer any 4 (four) questions.
3. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
4. Number the answers clearly and correctly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Question 1
The Namibian Disaster Risk Management Act of 2012 makes provIsIon for the
declaration of a state of a national disaster and the establishment of a National Disaster
Risk Management System. In relation to the Act, answer the questions below:
a) Discuss the procedures for the declaration of a state of a national disaster.
(10)
b) Discuss the institutional framework for the National Disaster Risk Management
System.
(15) [25]
Question 2
The global community recognised the link between disaster and development. With
reference to the case study below discuss the link between disaster and development.
In addition, discuss the mitigation measures to prevent these types of disasters in the
future.
[25]
Question 3
In the context of disaster risk management and with reference to the case study below,
discuss the following concepts:
a) What is logistics management and why is it important in disaster risk
management?
(13)
b) What is epidemiology and why would disaster risk managers be concerned about
it?
(12) [25]
Question 4
Climate change is a global concern, and its effects are especially severe in developing
countries due to their vulnerability. Namibia like any other country is affected by climate
change with subsistence farmers mostly affected due to the nature of their livelihood.
With refe rence to your country, discuss measures to address climate change and
evaluate what the country has done in addressing climate change .
[25]
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Question 5
According to the article below by the Economist newspaper, the flash floods left 282
households, with a combined 1189 residents; without any shelter. Among these
households, eight houses were completely washed away.
Based on the article, answer the following questions:
a) With motivation, discuss the origin and the category of the disaster in the article.
(5)
b) With relevant examples from the article, differentiate between the concepts of
vulnerability and resilience and discuss whether the community affected by the
flood is vulnerable or resilient .
(20} [25]
Question 6
Mainstreaming Disaster risk reduction in development and planning involves integrating
disaster risk reduction activities in any planned development. There are, however, some
limitations to integrate Disaster Risk Reduction activities in development activities. With
reference to your country, discuss these limitations?
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In the wake of the recent devastating floods, the City of Windhoek is taking decisive action to
relocate families displaced from their homes.
Acting Chief Executive O'Brien Hekandjo, accompanied by Councillors Austin Kwenani and Sam
Nujoma, led a team of City officials on a site visit on 6 January to identify suitable temporary
housing for those affected.
"The flooding, which severely impacted streets such a~ Matshitshi, Mersin, and Ganzi has
affected 282 households, totalling 1189 residents of which eight houses were completely
washed away," they stated.
They said one potential relocation site identified is Goreangab and preparations to clear and set
up the site are already underway.
"Temporary shelters like tents, will be provided, and food parcels will be distributed with
support from the Office of the Prime Minister and ongoing efforts to clear riverbeds aim to
reduce the risk of future flooding," they emphasised.
The City said some cif the affected households had previously been relocated due to ~imilar
incidents, while others are new occupan t s who settled in flood-prone areas where others were
relocated from.
"We appeal to residents for patience and cooperation as we implement these temporary relief
measures. Please note that these efforts are meant to support those genuinely in need," they
said.
Meanwhile, according to the municipal authority on Tuesday, one of the relocation centres in
Goreangab, identified for the 'TEMPORARY' relocation of residents from Otjomuise and Havana
affected by the flooding has been set up.
The progress so far, is that eight out of the planned 50 tents, provided by the Office of the
Prime Minister, have been set up and are ready to accommodate displaced families .
"Families whose structures were washed away can now move into the tents, while those whose
structures were flooded can relocate their structures to the new site. This relocation ensures
they are safe on higher ground and out of harm's way. Residents in need will be provided with
transport to the relocation site," the municipal authority said.
END OF PAPER
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