Helena Anjos is the author of this analysis on catastrophe management in Portugal. Her work addresses the transition from the reaction model to the anticipation model in governing capabilities in the face of extreme events.
The study concludes that the mere existence of means, competencies, or instruments is not sufficient to guarantee effective governability in catastrophe situations. This is the central thesis of the presented research.
The analysis demonstrates that, despite Portugal possessing resources and emergency response mechanisms, the capacity to anticipate and prevent extreme events continues to be a significant challenge for authorities.
The title of the work suggests that the true challenge in catastrophe management lies not only in responding to disasters, but in developing capabilities to anticipate and mitigate them before they occur.
