Reframing Coordination Challenges for Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Preparedness

Disaster preparedness invariably needs effective coordination among stakeholders. This paper explores several dimensions useful for examining some current issues and opportunities in coordinating public-private effort in disaster preparedness based on the Philippine experience. More specifically, the structural, political, human behavior, and symbolic frames of coordination are discussed. The study has implications for improving the conduct of disaster preparedness in the future from the standpoint of managerial effectiveness.