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Most studies on urbanisation in developing countries concentrate on slums and shanty towns in isolation from the rest of the society. By contrast, Social Formation in Dhaka, 1985-2005 analyses urbanisation and urban society in a holistic manner, connecting the poor with the non-poor and delineating the change agents of the city. As the first longitudinal study of the social structure of any Third World Megacity, this book will be of interest to urban sociologists, policy-makers, NGOS, and researchers engaged in understanding the development in cities in the global south.

PurposeThe paper aims to flesh out the capability requirements of local government institutions in pre‐, during, and post‐disaster activities which can act as a useful guide for researchers, bureaucrats, and independent agencies in managing natural disasters.Design/methodology/approachThe role of local government and the capability requirement for this institution have been major concerns in disaster discourse, since local government plays the most active role during disasters. It is the local government's responsibility to protect the community from vulnerability and to reduce disaster impacts. This paper critically summarizes the views of researchers, academicians, and government bodies. The sources of information are articles, books, web sites, and government reports.FindingsIn the critical stage of disaster management, the capability requirements in the mitigation stage are evaluation, monitoring, and dissemination, while in the preparedness stage, planning, exercise, and training are the important requirements in managing natural disasters. In the response stage, the capabilities required are need assessment, information exchange, and logistical expertise. At the last stage, which is recovery, expertise in damage assessment and debris removal and also disaster assistance skills are the capabilities most needed for local government bodies.Originality/valueThis paper develops the capability needed by local government for managing natural disasters. The paper also delineates the role and obstacles of local government bodies dealing in pre‐, during, and post‐disaster stages. These capability requirements can be applied to natural disaster management in developing countries.

Cover Page -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Tables -- Preface -- 1 An Introduction and an Overview of Dhaka City -- 2 Methodology Used for Information Collection -- 3 A General Household Survey (GHS) of Dhaka City, 1985–2005 -- 4 The Residents of Dhaka City's Government Quarters -- 5 The Educated Middle Class of Dhaka City -- 6 The Richest People of Dhaka City -- 7 The Formal Sector Poor of Dhaka City -- 8 The Informal Sector Poor of Dhaka City -- 9 Beggars, Prostitutes and Criminals of Dhaka City -- 10 Special Areas and Groups in Dhaka City -- 11 The Power Structure and Change Agents in Dhaka City -- 12 Major Findings and Concluding Remarks -- Appendix I Various Classifications of Dhaka City and Adjoining Areas -- Appendix II General Household Survey Questionnaire -- Appendix III Instructions for Investigators -- Appendix IV Places of Interest in and Around Dhaka City -- Appendix V A List of Organisations Directly Concerned with Dhaka City -- Appendix VI Glossary of Abbreviations and Local Terms -- Bibliography