Governance Capacity and Resilience in the Global South: Challenges in Contexts of Vulnerability

The panel proposal explores the intersection between governance and resilience in the face of natural disasters, focusing on governance and coordination capacities in the Global South to mitigate and respond to the effects of climate, health, and environmental disasters. Countries in the Global South, often characterized by limited resources, socio-economic vulnerability, and historical inequalities, are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, landslides, and hurricanes. This panel will discuss how different levels of government (local, regional and national) can build bureaucratic and coordination institutional capacities and implement effective resilience strategies in prevention planning and post-disaster recovery. The discussion will address the importance of civil society participation and international dialogue in developing solutions adapted to the context of the Global South. Special attention will be paid to the role of multi-level governance and the creation of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable policies that consider historically vulnerable groups. We intend to propose a holistic vision of the different dimensions of governance, both in bureaucratic and coordinative terms, and resilience in the face of natural disasters. We expect an in-depth reflection on institutional and social challenges and possible solutions to increase adaptive capacity and government resilience. In addition, the panel hopes to encourage strengthening cooperation networks for a more effective and inclusive response to future natural disasters.