Twelve lessons from the 2010 chilean earthquake

Authors

  • Sergio Bitar

Abstract

This document corresponds to a paper presented at the XXIX conference of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA), and offers some lessons resulting from the 2010 earthquake in Chile. The central focus is on improving State action in the face of future disasters, in Chile and Latin America.

Keywords:

earthquake, management, Chile.

Author Biography

Sergio Bitar

Ex Ministro de Obras Publicas. Gobierno de Chile