Opinion Paper
Reflective practitioners: The importance of critical thought for change agents
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies | Vol 7, No 1 | a128 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/jamba.v7i1.128
| © 2015 Terry Gibson
| This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 12 March 2014 | Published: 27 February 2015
Submitted: 12 March 2014 | Published: 27 February 2015
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Terry Gibson, Global Network for Disaster Reduction, London, United KingdomAbstract
Investment of resources in international development continues to grow, but evidence suggests that progress is patchy and that parameters such as losses resulting from disasters of all scales continue to grow. It is suggested that critical thought and reflection, as an adjunct to action, is vital for both individuals and organisations concerned for social development. It is further argued that disruption is often required in order to dynamically pursue transformation of structures and institutions in order to secure progress towards sustainable livelihoods.
Keywords
transformation, disaster risk reduction, disruption, social movements
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