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Governance, Institutions and People within the Interface of a Tsunami Early Warning System

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  • Maheshika Sakalasuriya

    (Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK)

  • Richard Haigh

    (Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK)

  • Siri Hettige

    (Centre for Development Research and Interventions, Sri Lanka)

  • Dilanthi Amaratunga

    (Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK)

  • Senaka Basnayake

    (Climate Resilience Department, Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, Thailand)

  • Harkunti Rahayu

    (Bandung Institute of Technology, University of Bandung, Indonesia)

Abstract

The interface mechanism in a tsunami early warning system (TEWS) occurs between receiving tsunami information at the country level and disseminating warning and evacuation orders to the public. Three crucial actions take place during the interface: issuing the warning, disseminating it, and ordering an evacuation. Using two case studies in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, a study was undertaken to understand the nature of the interface mechanism and the social, cultural and political dynamics of its operationalisation. In this article, a comparative analysis of the two case studies is presented, focusing on the role of governance, institutions and people in this interface. The nature of governance, hierarchies and structures influence the interface mechanism and the associated decision-making mechanisms. The institutions who act as key stakeholders are also shaped by the governance structures and hierarchies within it. The efficiency of the institutions is determined by the nature of their human resources and are affected by political factors. The communities are also affected by the overall governance structure, the political dynamics and the institutional factors. The complex relationships between governance, institutions and officers that exist in the two countries affect the communities in different ways. Yet, the overall governance and institutional dynamics of TEWSs lead to a common thread of decisions and actions when operationalising the interface. The results are presented in a framework that illustrates the complex relationships between governance, institutions, officers and communities. The framework provides a basis for future research on how the interface of TEWS can be operationalised to effectively protect communities at risk from tsunami.

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  • Maheshika Sakalasuriya & Richard Haigh & Siri Hettige & Dilanthi Amaratunga & Senaka Basnayake & Harkunti Rahayu, 2020. "Governance, Institutions and People within the Interface of a Tsunami Early Warning System," Politics and Governance, Cogitatio Press, vol. 8(4), pages 432-444.
    • Handle: RePEc:cog:poango:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:432-444
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    1. Dorothea Hilhorst & Kees Boersma & Emmanuel Raju, 2020. "Research on Politics of Disaster Risk Governance: Where Are We Headed?," Politics and Governance, Cogitatio Press, vol. 8(4), pages 214-219.

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