Abstract
act Disaster management (DM) is a set of well orchestrated actions which works simultaneously at different tiers to ensure minimization of adverse affects of any calamity. In DM, like many other developing countries, Pakistan also faces the challenge of overlapping bureaucratic domains plagued with political interference and corruption. This study aims to assess effectiveness of DM institutions of Pakistan with special emphasis on Balochistan while focusing upon Institutional Vulnerabilities (IV) and overall plan quality by using mixed methods, analysis of collected data through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and relying upon expert estimation. It is found that although laws enacted are present on papers but their manifestation on ground due to institutional vulnerabilities and poor plan quality is far below than the required standards. This vacuum is evident from the existing level of coordination between various stakeholders and overlapping domains resulting into marred responsibilities which is further augmented by lack of capacity building and development of community resilience. Study highlights aspects which needs definite improvement if Pakistan wants to follow the guidelines outlined under Sendai framework.
Raja Shakeel Ahmed,1 , Dr. Syed Ain Ud Din2, Ghulam Murtaza3, Ghulam Murtaza3, Dr. Muhammad Ashraf 4. (2018) Assessing Effectiveness of Disaster Management Institutions in Pakistan: A Case of Balochistan, Balochistan Review, Volume 1, Issue 1.
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