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The importance of government humanitarian logistics activities for the successful implementation of disaster response strategies in disaster-affected areas
Aćimović, Slobodan
Mijušković, Veljko M.
Marković, Dušan
Milošević, Nikola
Abstract: In order to create an adequate disaster response strategy, all actors included in disaster response chain need to cooperate and unite their efforts. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to analyze the established humanitarian strategies from different angles. Every aspect of the humanitarian logistics could be observed and utilized in a disasterprone area if proven useful. Generally, humanitarian response strategies should be established and developed either by the government or a humanitarian organization. The aim of analysis within this paper is to investigate the leading role of governments in a humanitarian logistics strategy making process as well as in field operations. Secondary data sources are used for this purpose. The research is not limited to a specific disaster type. There are a few reasons for the disaster cross-type analysis. Firstly, the countries’ wealth expressed through available resources, ranging from money to military capacities. Secondly, the awareness of the government officials towards disasters and humanitarian actions. Thirdly, the sociocultural aspect through literacy level of the citizens and their habits. Fourthly, the relief and architecture of the endangered region. Paper analysis findings indicate that governments play a crucial role in disaster response activities by participating in creation of a suitable disaster response strategy. Moreover, the results show that government can influence the damage proportions, through the adequate disaster phases planning and comprehensive approach to every aspect of life.
engleski
2025
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Keywords: humanitarian logistics, government, disaster response, humanitarian organizations