The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) |
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The ability of households, communities and nations to absorb and recover from shocks, whilst positively adapting and transforming their structures and means for living in the face of long-term stresses, change and uncertainty.[@30453]
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Resilience is about addressing the root causes of crises while strengthening the capacities and resources of a system in order to cope with risks, stresses and shocks.[@30453]
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UK Department for International Development (DFID) |
The ability of countries, communities and households to manage change by maintaining or transforming living standards in the face of shocks or stresses without compromising their long term prospects.[@30454] |
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |
The ability of people, households, communities, countries, and systems to mitigate, adapt to, and recover from shocks and stresses in a manner that reduces chronic vulnerability and facilitates inclusive growth.[@30455] |
National Security Strategy doctrine, USA |
the ability to withstand and recover rapidly from deliberate attacks, accidents, natural disasters, as well as unconventional stresses, shocks and threats to the economy and democratic system.[@30456] |
Australia |
A safeguard of sovereignty while safeguarding assets, infrastructure, and institutions. |
Canada |
The ability of a system, community, or society to adapt to disturbances resulting from risks and perseverance, recovery or change to achieve and maintain an acceptable level of functioning. |