The gap between international policy frameworks

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and abstract and recommendations and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2012 and 2026, spanning 6 journals. Those papers have been cited 4 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• Resilience Amidst Neglect: Analyzing Government Failures and Community Strengths in the Wayanad Crisis (2026) · IDRiM Journal · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on disaster management, particularly in the context of community resilience and governmental interventions. The research highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to disaster management that incorporates community involvement and strategies tailored to crisis response.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: study identifies gap existing literature disaster management particularly
• Public Health's Role in Understanding Community Resilience (2012) · Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · cited 4× · doi

  In public health, the term resilience or community resilience has not yet been widely explored, but as a sector focused on improving and sustaining the long-term health of communities (people and environment) as well as having a hand in preparedness and response to myriad public health emergencies, most would agree that community resilience is exactly what public health is focused on achieving.

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: health public resilience term community focused widely explored sector improving sustaining long communities people environment
• An An Exploratory Study on the Middle Path Approach to Societal Resilience in Bhutan: Balancing Tradition and Modernity (2026) · Journal of Applied Engineering Technology and Management · doi

  Most findings highlighted the requirement of a robust resilient model that encompasses both tradition and modernity, the policymakers in Bhutan may build a robust resilient society that respects traditional knowledge and modern strategies by designing a holistic framework for better resilience capacity. As revealed in the research, the framework may involve diverse stakeholders including the community input and customised to local contexts, upholding relevance and effectiveness. For designing a balanced Middle Path Model, resilience planning and implementing programs are key exercises that consider the involvement of the community and other key stakeholders. Workshops, forums, and participatory methods are encouraged to contribute valuable traditional knowledge in the implementation process. For instance, policymakers may recognize traditional practices within disaster risk reduction policies while drafting the guidelines or integrate these practices alongside contemporary approaches to ensure societal resilience. Moreover, a massive awareness program on the adoption of traditional practices is indispensable in resilience, which may be promoted through academic institutions, social media and community initiatives. Future research may include longitudinal studies to study the long-term impact of the middle path approach (combined strategies of traditional and modern resilience approaches) in terms of efficacy. Finally, the researcher would propose to create an enabling environment among the government agencies, NGOs, and local governments for sharing good practices, resources and knowledge that can establish a healthier resilient society in Bhutan.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: traditional resilience resilient practices bhutan community robust model policymakers society knowledge modern strategies designing framework
• Factors Shaping Disaster Preparedness of Immigrant Women: Revisiting the Community Engagement Theory (2026) · IDRiM Journal · doi

  Further investigation into the themes uncovered in this study presents promising avenues for future research in disaster management and mitigation strategies. The study's findings suggest that future research should focus on developing targeted interventions to enhance disaster resilience, especially among vulnerable groups.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: further investigation themes uncovered study presents promising avenues
• Navigating risk and protective factors in disaster resilience through government-community partnerships (2026) · Discover Global Society · doi

  The study identifies a gap in understanding the importance of collaboration between governments, communities, and social work in disaster resilience and recovery processes. The research reveals a need for systematic integration of communication networks, trust-based partnerships, and coordinated service delivery across sectors.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding importance collaboration between governments
• Editorial: Enhancing resilience in complex systems: transdisciplinary and systems approaches to sustainable infrastructure and urban development (2026) · Frontiers in Built Environment · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the current understanding of resilience, particularly in terms of its measurement and evaluation. It notes the lack of consideration of multiple disciplines and approaches in current research on resilience. The paper highlights the need for more comprehensive and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding resilience.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies gap current understanding resilience particularly terms
• Editorial: Enhancing resilience in complex systems: transdisciplinary and systems approaches to sustainable infrastructure and urban development (2026) · Frontiers in Built Environment · doi

  The paper suggests that future research should focus on developing more comprehensive and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding resilience. It highlights the need for more research on the measurement and evaluation of resilience. The paper also notes the importance of considering the social and cultural aspects of resilience in future research.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper suggests future research focus developing comprehensive interdisciplinary
• A Participatory Approach to Embedding Cascading Crises Exercises in Local Riskscapes to Build Community Resilience (2026) · Proceedings of the International ISCRAM Conference · doi

  The gap between international policy frameworks and practical methodologies for operationalizing community-level resilience remains unresolved. The study identifies a need for participatory, low-cost methodologies for crisis scenario-based exercising embedded in local riskscapes. -

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: gap between international policy frameworks practical methodologies operationalizing

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