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Lessons learned from the risk-informed urban development initiative in the SADC region. 从南共体区域风险知情城市发展倡议中吸取的经验教训。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-11-22 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1793

Ketlaodirelang E Letebele, Manuel A A L De Araujo, Johanes A Belle, Frederika A Shigwedha, Lucie N Bakajika, Geofrey Ochieng, Georg Johann, Tlou D Raphela, Jimmy P Yoedsel, Gorata Samuel, Karl H G Sada

{"title":"Lessons learned from the risk-informed urban development initiative in the SADC region.","authors":"Ketlaodirelang E Letebele, Manuel A A L De Araujo, Johanes A Belle, Frederika A Shigwedha, Lucie N Bakajika, Geofrey Ochieng, Georg Johann, Tlou D Raphela, Jimmy P Yoedsel, Gorata Samuel, Karl H G Sada","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1793","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1793","url":null,"abstract":"This study presents the systemisation of lessons learned from the urban sector in which the measures based on the guiding principle of risk-informed development (RID) have been implemented in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region at the national and/or sub-national levels. Despite notable risks in the region, these are not adequately considered in urban development planning and programming. Aiming at strengthening RID in the SADC region, the objectives of this peer-to-peer exchange were achieved through virtual workshops, roundtables and briefings on a cloud-based and open-source BigBlueButton Web conferencing system. Risk-based decision frameworks were used as footprints throughout the moderation phases. Peer-to-peer exchanges totalled 25 events and 80 registered individual members. About 14 SADC member states and 26 cities represented by city officials, local governments and academia participated in this process. Results along the risk-based decision frameworks lead to a clustering of recurring topics during the peer-to-peer exchange, which are presented along legal and organisational setups; budget and funding; risk assessment and mitigation options; and data and information flows considerations.Contribution: Aligned with the 'Regional Assessment on Urban Vulnerability and Resilience in SADC Member States' by conclusions provide a series of recommendations for risk-informed urban development in the SADC region.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 2","pages":"1793"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11621914/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142803148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Social impacts and post-disaster management in disaster-prone areas of East Java, Indonesia. 印度尼西亚东爪哇易发灾害地区的社会影响和灾后管理。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-11-20 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1747

Karnaji Karnaji, Emy Susanti, Septi Ariadi, Muhammad Saud

{"title":"Social impacts and post-disaster management in disaster-prone areas of East Java, Indonesia.","authors":"Karnaji Karnaji, Emy Susanti, Septi Ariadi, Muhammad Saud","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1747","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1747","url":null,"abstract":"The present study seeks to identify disaster-prone areas and socio-economic impacts to investigate the mechanism of the post-disaster management in East Java, Indonesia. The data was collected from three disaster-prone areas, i.e. Lumajang, Malang, and Bojonegoro regencies in East Java. This study applied the mixed method approach; hence, quantitative (survey) and qualitative (interviews) data have been gathered. The results show that disasters have several implications for human life, such as health, economic life, and socio-cultural and psychological conditions, which have several impacts on communities, such as human settlements, health, economic life, and socio-cultural and psychological conditions. Therefore, efforts are required to manage disaster victims and provide them with social protections related to mental, economic, and social activities and health services.Contribution: In disaster-affected areas, to restore the community's economic condition, local governments provide multiple kinds of assistance, including business capital (grants), low interest rates, production equipment, community empowerment activities, job opportunities and business partnerships with the local market. Furthermore, such strategies for disaster management should be implemented in an integrated manner, and the inclusion of local community members for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and emergency response to recovery phases are also highly recommended.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 1","pages":"1747"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11621908/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The role of indigenous knowledge in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Chikwawa, Malawi. 马拉维奇克瓦瓦的土著知识在减少灾害风险和适应气候变化中的作用。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-11-14 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1810

Isaac K Mwalwimba, Mtafu Manda, Cosmo Ngongondo

{"title":"The role of indigenous knowledge in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Chikwawa, Malawi.","authors":"Isaac K Mwalwimba, Mtafu Manda, Cosmo Ngongondo","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1810","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1810","url":null,"abstract":"The role of indigenous knowledge in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation cannot be underestimated. It acts as a preparedness and response tool to climate change-related impacts such as floods, droughts and strong winds. However, inadequate studies about indigenous knowledge in Malawi is a major challenge when dealing with extreme climatic conditions. Learning from indigenous knowledge systems, by investigating first what local communities know and have, can improve the understanding of local conditions and can provide a productive context for activities designed to help communities reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts. This paper assessed the role of indigenous knowledge systems in DRR and climate change variability and adaptation strategies in Chikwawa district. The study used a participatory research approach involving interactive research methods such as focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews and participant observations. Data from key informants and FGDs were analysed thematically. The study revealed various indigenous knowledge which communities in the Chikwawa district use to respond to climate-related impacts such as floods. Some of these include hippopotamus relocating from the river to the village, extreme hissing of pythons in nearby forests, buffaloes and zebras wreaking havoc in the villages and crocodiles flocking to the village.Contribution: The study concludes that indigenous knowledge provides the basis for problem-solving approaches for local communities, hence, a need to document it at a wider scale.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 2","pages":"1810"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11621906/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142803153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Disaster preparedness: The role of spatial disaster learning using geospatial technology. 备灾：利用地理空间技术进行空间灾害学习的作用。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-11-08 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1576

Budi Handoyo, Hadi Soekamto, Alfyananda K Putra, Puspita A Kamil, Fajar Wulandari

{"title":"Disaster preparedness: The role of spatial disaster learning using geospatial technology.","authors":"Budi Handoyo, Hadi Soekamto, Alfyananda K Putra, Puspita A Kamil, Fajar Wulandari","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1576","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1576","url":null,"abstract":"Preparedness for natural disasters is crucial for people living in high-risk areas along the Ring of Fire, such as people in Indonesia. Although Spatial Disaster Learning using Geospatial Technology (SDL-GeoTech) has been developed, its effectiveness in enhancing students' preparedness remains unproven. This study examines the impact of SDL-GeoTech on junior high school students' readiness using a quasi-experimental, time-series, single-group pre-post-test design. The research involved students from three schools: SMA 1 Grati Pasuruan (flood-prone), SMA 1 Puncu Kediri (volcanic eruption-prone), and SMA 3 Mataram Lombok (earthquake-prone). Data were collected through tests on knowledge, skills, and attitudes, followed by t-test analysis at a 0.05 significance level. The results of this study show SDL-GeoTech was significantly able to improve students' preparedness, including their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. These findings highlight SDL-GeoTech as an innovative tool for disaster education, with the potential to enhance curricula and teaching strategies, especially in vulnerable areas.Contribution: This research teaches students to use techno-geospatial learning through SDL-GeoTech, equipping those in the Ring of Fire region to be better prepared for potential natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. The proven analysis of SDL-GeoTech has shown that it enhances students' knowledge, skills and attitude in preparedness in dealing with disasters.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 1","pages":"1576"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11621869/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A tool for the assessment of the risk drivers and public perception of WASH in South Africa. 评估南非讲卫生运动的风险驱动因素和公众看法的工具。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-10-31 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1782

Phindile Madikizela, Janice Limson, Ronen Fogel, Jozef Ristvej, Roman Tandlich

{"title":"A tool for the assessment of the risk drivers and public perception of WASH in South Africa.","authors":"Phindile Madikizela, Janice Limson, Ronen Fogel, Jozef Ristvej, Roman Tandlich","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1782","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1782","url":null,"abstract":"Temporal trend analysis of the Google-search volumes and terms related to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in South Africa was performed using a computer plugin between January 2004 and June 2022. This study was conducted as WASH has played an important role in the containment of the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and it is also one of the most effective and easiest-to-deploy tools in decreasing risk from infectious diseases. For the WASH-related terms, the monthly search volumes ranged from the minimum average of 480 for pit latrines to the maximum of 30236 for diarrhea or diarrhoea for the studied period. The Spearman correlation coefficients ranged from -0.29462 to 0.96647, with the p-values ranging from 0.00001 to 0.28789. On a yearly basis, there was a direct correlation between the WASH-related search volumes extracted and the access of the South African population to basic water and sanitation. There was an inverse relationship between the WASH-related search volumes extracted on an annual basis and the death rates from diarrhoeal diseases among children under 5 years of age in South Africa between 2004 and 2020. Results of the current study indicate that a Google-derived search volume can be useful in the assessment of the public's interest in WASH-related topics in South Africa.Contribution: Therefore, the study findings could be used to optimise the design and targeting of public awareness campaigns on WASH during the coronavirus pandemic or similar infectious disease burdens and related disaster risks.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 2","pages":"1782"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538143/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Revealing the boon and bane of South Africa's disaster management legislation during COVID-19. 在 COVID-19 期间揭示南非灾害管理立法的利弊。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-10-31 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1689

Livhuwani D Nemakonde, Olivia Kunguma

{"title":"Revealing the boon and bane of South Africa's disaster management legislation during COVID-19.","authors":"Livhuwani D Nemakonde, Olivia Kunguma","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1689","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1689","url":null,"abstract":"Legislation provides a framework for effective and coordinated disaster preparedness and response. This article evaluates the strengths and shortcomings of South Africa's disaster risk management (DRM) legislation in guiding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its promulgation in 2002, South Africa's DRM legislation has been hailed as one of the most progressive legislations globally. However, the severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, commonly known as the COVID-19 pandemic, exposed inadequacies in most existing DRM legislation worldwide, including in South Africa. This led to an inadequate response to the pandemic. A content-based literature review was conducted. Forty-nine peer-reviewed articles, reports, op-eds and newspaper articles were included in the review. The review highlighted significant inadequacies of South African DRM legislation, including the placement of the National Disaster Management Centre and the establishment of new structures for COVID-19 response. Based on the findings of this study, disaster managers, as the primary implementers of the disaster management legislation, must motivate the constant review of the disaster management legislation as a way of mitigating social, economic, political and environmental impacts of disasters, which emanate from the inadequacies existing in the disaster legislation.Contribution: The study's findings contribute to the effective management of the disaster management fraternity by suggesting amendment of the legislation based on the experience during the pandemic. The recommendations made to disaster managers will assist with responding appropriately to future pandemics and other disasters.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 1","pages":"1689"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538313/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Efundja as a risk driver and change agent for the Cuvelai-Etosha basin rural communities. Efundja 作为 Cuvelai-Etosha 盆地农村社区的风险驱动因素和变革推动者。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-10-31 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1677

Loide V Shaamhula, Hendrik A P Smit, Justin D S van der Merwe

{"title":"Efundja as a risk driver and change agent for the Cuvelai-Etosha basin rural communities.","authors":"Loide V Shaamhula, Hendrik A P Smit, Justin D S van der Merwe","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1677","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1677","url":null,"abstract":"Floods are one of the persistent major risk drivers impacting the Cuvelai-Etosha basin of northern Namibia. Locally known as Efundja, this disruptive event negatively impacts particularly the rural population, who have limited resources to combat its effects. Being mostly subsistence farmers in isolated communities, the floods wreak havoc with their homesteads, harvests, animals, and general way of life by cutting them off from their fields, neighbours, and essential services for prolonged periods. This study investigates the impacts and coping mechanisms of rural communities regularly affected by Efundja. Data was collected from four groups of respondents through interviews and focus groups. These were heads of households in the affected rural communities, the community leaders, local councillors and national government officials involved in disaster mitigation. This ensured a comprehensive picture of the impacts.Contribution: Despite the presence of a national disaster risk management strategy, the national disaster response mechanism rather reactively responds to the hazard as opposed to being proactive. Results indicates that the strategy is not fully implemented and the parts that are implemented functions as a top-down approach. Respondents reported a wide range of impacts and a general inability to effectively cope with Efundja, coupled with an absence of their voices in deliberations about risk reduction matters. Additions to the current disaster risk management strategy is proposed and several recommendations derived from the research results concludes the article. Should these recommendations be implemented into the Namibian disaster risk management strategy, Efundja as risk driver will also become an agent of change.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 1","pages":"1677"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538351/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Statutory and policy-based eco-disaster risk reduction in SADC member states. 南部非洲发展共同体成员国以法规和政策为基础减少生态灾害风险。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-10-30 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1799

Alfredo A Covele, Dewald van Niekerk, Dirk Cilliers

{"title":"Statutory and policy-based eco-disaster risk reduction in SADC member states.","authors":"Alfredo A Covele, Dewald van Niekerk, Dirk Cilliers","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1799","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1799","url":null,"abstract":"Effective legislative framework is the cornerstone of managing hazards and disasters because they have become policy problems of global and local concern. This research study aims at understanding the implementation, strengths and gaps of policies related to Eco-DRR in SADC member states. In particular, attempts to critically analyse the making of DRM policies, as well as the variables underpinning these policies, given the high level of disaster losses. A literature survey was conducted to contextualise and conceptualise statutory and policy-based Eco-DRR. Academic literature on Eco-DRR and related policies, journal articles and related policies, official documents in SADC states including policies, acts, legislations, strategies, frameworks and plans were consulted. The analysis revealed that the Eco-DRR approaches have not yet been mainstreamed as part of standards of DRM in most of SADC member states, opting largely on ad hoc practice. Short-term plans and/or strategies don't help to articulate funding and programme priorities. In addition, irregular updating of policies in some member states and a lack of following up mechanisms were noted.Contribution: To change this reality, it is necessary to include Eco-DRR in strategies and/or plans and to standardise ecosystem-based measures for reducing disaster risks. Additionally, there is an urgent need for empowerment of the existing institutions and creation of networks that are driven by SADC institutions. Overall, it is evident that there is a regional interest and demand to apply and standardise ecosystem-based approaches and natural or green infrastructure solutions toward Eco-DRR.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 2","pages":"1799"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538100/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Disaster risk from diarrhoeal diseases and WASH in South Africa and Botswana in MDG time. 千年发展目标时期南非和博茨瓦纳腹泻疾病和讲卫生运动的灾害风险。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-10-29 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1778

Roman Tandlich, Hallo Angala, Eunice P Vhiriri, Koketso Moropa, Nosiphiwe P Ngqwala, Bongumusa M Zuma

{"title":"Disaster risk from diarrhoeal diseases and WASH in South Africa and Botswana in MDG time.","authors":"Roman Tandlich, Hallo Angala, Eunice P Vhiriri, Koketso Moropa, Nosiphiwe P Ngqwala, Bongumusa M Zuma","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1778","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/jamba.v16i2.1778","url":null,"abstract":"South Africa and Botswana are middle-income countries in the southern part of the African continent. They are also the two of the most developed countries in the region, where socio-economic situation is better than in many other parts of the African continent. The progression of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in these two countries can be seen as the setting stage for the disaster risk management understanding in the African region in the 21st century. This is done in this article for disaster risk management and waterborne diseases or water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions in Botswana and South Africa. The authors used an open-source on the mortality in children under 5 to develop a proxy indicator for disaster risk from WASH. This dependent variable is correlated with the access to improved water and sanitation sources or facilities, and the expected lifespan at birth of the South African population. The latter indicators are used as independent variables in correlations, and they are seen as expressions of vulnerability determinants in the WASH context in South Africa and Botswana. Results indicate that the strongest prevention of the death rates from the WASH-related diseases comes from the overall status of the healthcare system in Botswana and South Africa. Socio-economic parameter played limited to no role in the determination of the diarrhoeal disease disaster risk in both the studied countries.Contribution: Access to improved drinking water sources and improved sanitation facilities played a partial role as a controlling factor in determining the WASH-related death rates. The overall functioning of the healthcare system is the most dominant factor in the disaster risk from WASH in South Africa and Botswana.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 2","pages":"1778"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538464/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142607340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Disaster recovery and business continuity: A case of MSMEs in Dar es Salaam. 灾后恢复和业务连续性：达累斯萨拉姆中小微企业案例。

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Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies Pub Date : 2024-10-28 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1714

Tumpale Sakijege

{"title":"Disaster recovery and business continuity: A case of MSMEs in Dar es Salaam.","authors":"Tumpale Sakijege","doi":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1714","DOIUrl":"10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1714","url":null,"abstract":"A large number of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in developing countries operate in informal settlements. Most of these settlements exist in hazardous environment despite being affected by floods. This research discusses the scarcity of knowledge on the resilience of businesses operating in Kigogo flood-prone informal settlements in Dar es Salaam. It especially focusses on MSMEs. Although recovery of MSMEs has been intensively studied worldwide, in Tanzania it is downgraded. This article is set to bridge this glaring gap focusing on MSMEs recovery after floods. The research methodology employed quantitative research design by completing questionnaires through interviews. A total of 202 owners of MSMEs were interviewed. While content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data, the research further employed a logistic unit model to analyse factors explaining recovery of MSMEs after floods. The study revealed a statistically significant association between the recovery of MSMEs and suitable plans for safeguarding business, personal savings, profit (saving from business) and government support. Other factors include family and friend's support, business continuity training, longevity in business operation, pre-disaster mitigation measures, critical destruction to business facilities, and running several businesses. Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of the business environment where MSMEs operate revealed a number of issues that inform policymakers, urban planners and environmentalists on what can be done to enhance recovery and hence promote sustainable development.Contribution: The study adds to the body of knowledge by drawing attention to factors that predict disaster recovery of MSMEs operating in flood-prone informal settlements.","PeriodicalId":51823,"journal":{"name":"Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies","volume":"16 1","pages":"1714"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538349/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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