Strengthening economic resilience in Monsoon Asia (Old ID 21899)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Sharing, reciprocity and resource pooling are at the frontline of recovery and relief when economic crisis or disaster hits Monsoon Asia. This research sheds light on cases where these economic practices have been innovatively harnessed to diversify livelihoods and build economic resilience. Working with contemporary Asian scholars, practitioners in the disaster field and a data set gleaned from multiple sources, including mid-20th century tropical geography texts, the project brings to the fore a regional landscape of diverse economic practices across Monsoon Asia. A cross-regional on-line knowledge community is formed to explore how this asset base might be mobilised towards more effective local development and disaster response.
Date
01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2017
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Monsoon Asia;Disasters;tropical geography;Resilience;Post development
Funding Body
Australian Research Council
Amount
13650
Project Team
N/A