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The Role of Community in Disaster Risk Management
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Today we’re discussing the crucial role of community participation in disaster risk management. Why do you think it’s important for communities to be involved?
Maybe because they are the ones affected directly by disasters?
Exactly! When communities lead their own initiatives, they can better address their unique needs. This shift puts them in the driving seat of their safety and preparedness.
But what if the community doesn’t know how to participate effectively?
Great question! That’s where the user-based approach comes in, allowing communities to define how they would like to participate.
User-Based Approach to Participation
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In a user-based approach, the community defines what participation looks like. What benefits do you think this could have?
They might take more ownership and responsibility!
And it could build trust between the community and the facilitators?
Exactly! Empowerment leads to better collaboration and effective disaster management.
Case Study: Ghana
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Let’s look at the Wa region of Ghana, a prime example of community-driven action in disaster risk management. What climatic challenges do they face?
They face both droughts and floods, right?
Yes! The farmers there documented their changing climate patterns through creating community calendars. How do you think this helps them?
It helps them predict weather patterns which can guide their planting seasons.
Correct! Such proactive measures through community involvement are essential for building resilience.
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This section explores the significance of community participation in disaster risk management, highlighting the need for community-defined criteria for engagement rather than externally imposed methods. It discusses a user-based approach where communities express their own definitions and expectations of participation, using studies conducted in disaster-prone areas like Ghana for illustration.
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Community Participation in Disaster Risk Management
Overview
In discussing disaster risk management, it is essential to place communities in a central role, empowering them to lead initiatives that affect their lives. The section underscores that while there are criteria established by researchers and project facilitators for community participation, the genuine meaning of participation must be defined by the communities themselves. This user-based approach encourages communities to take ownership of the process.
Importance of Participation
Communities often face disaster risks without having a say in how they are managed. The section argues that participation has been framed by external actors, leading to a lack of true community engagement. The proposed shift is for communities to describe successful participation in their own terms, leading to greater mutual trust and ownership of disaster risk management strategies.
Case Study in Ghana
The section also references a study conducted in the Wa region of Ghana, which is significantly impacted by climate change and characterized by both flooding and drought. In this context, local farmers developed their own calendars to illustrate the shifting patterns of rainfall due to climate change.
Outcomes of Effective Participation
The successful criteria for participation include self-reliance, conflict resolution, and the development of mutual trust, which are vital for creating resilient communities. This redefined participatory approach is essential for managing disaster risks effectively.
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Importance of Community Participation
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So bringing the people into the driving seat is really important this is the celebrations of our after finishing this and Dharavi community led action plan for flood disaster risk management.
Detailed Explanation
Community participation is crucial in disaster risk management as it allows individuals within the community to have a say and take control of their own safety and planning. In successful disaster management strategies, when communities are involved, it leads to more effective planning and preparedness. The reference to 'Dharavi' suggests that the community-led actions successfully celebrated are outcomes of this participation.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're planning a party. If you only make decisions without input from your friends, they might not enjoy it. However, if you ask them for their preferences, ensuring everyone’s voices are heard, the party will likely be more enjoyable for all. Similarly, in disaster management, engaging the community leads to plans that are more relevant and effective.
Reason for Participation
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But the question remains in question of participations that why people participate?.
Detailed Explanation
Understanding the reasons behind community participation is essential. It helps facilitators and planners ensure that their strategies resonate with the people they aim to help. Recognizing these motivations leads to better engagement and more robust, community-oriented solutions.
Examples & Analogies
Consider joining a sports team; you are more likely to play if you feel it's fun and if your friends are involved. When people see a personal stake or connection to a problem, like disaster management, they are more likely to participate.
Criteria of Participation
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These are the criterias right and these the right hand side you can see that, left hand side the process-based criteria and right hand side you can see some of the references that from where we can found that this is our proposed argued for community participation.
Detailed Explanation
The criteria for community participation can be divided into process-based and outcome-based categories. Process-based criteria focus on how participation occurs, while outcome-based criteria assess the results of that participation. Understanding these criteria helps in examining how effective the participation is in real-life situations.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a school project: the process could involve brainstorming sessions, while the outcome would be the final presentation and feedback. Both aspects are vital for the project to be considered successful.
Definition of Participation
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But these criterias either process or outcome-based developed by researchers, project facilitators, local government, NGOs. What is missing is that we are seeking communities participations but community had never been involved in defining what is the meaning of participations.
Detailed Explanation
Often, the definitions and criteria for participation are created by those outside the community—researchers and organizations—which means the actual community voices may be overlooked. This disconnect can lead to participation efforts that do not reflect the community's true needs or methods.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a recipe that tells you how to cook a traditional meal without consulting the chef of that cuisine. The resulting dish may not meet the original flavor or expectation because it didn’t account for the chef's expertise.
User-Based Approach to Participation
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So what we did we are looking this thing from a different angle from a different perspective we are saying that instead of we define the criteria of participation is possible that community themselves will define what is the meaning of participations.
Detailed Explanation
The shift from an outsider-defined criteria to a user-based approach allows communities to express what participation means to them. This approach promotes ownership and makes the participation definition much more relevant to the community's context.
Examples & Analogies
This is similar to allowing a team of players to decide their game strategies rather than a coach imposing a rigid plan. When the players have input, they feel more invested and are often more successful.
Community's Experience in Defining Participation
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We asked the community to define what a successful community participation should have in terms of process and outcome based criteria.
Detailed Explanation
By asking the community what successful participation looks like, the planners ensure the participation process is aligned with the community's needs and insights. This participatory assessment helps make the efforts more tailored to what the community truly values.
Examples & Analogies
This can be likened to creating a survey for a local business asking customers what products they would like to see instead of just guessing. It leads to higher satisfaction and better choices.
Case Study in Ghana
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We conducted this study in Ghana a West African country and one of the most climate change impacted a disaster-prone community particularly the upper region, Wa region, the northern part of Ghana is around four hundred kilometre from the Accra their capital city and is one of the poorest region of this country.
Detailed Explanation
The selection of Ghana, particularly the Wa region, emphasizes the importance of context in disaster risk management. The reference to its vulnerability to climate change indicates that the community's methods may illustrate the real challenges and resilience in dealing with disasters.
Examples & Analogies
Think of studying how different neighborhoods respond to a flood. Each area's unique characteristics—like socioeconomic status, geographic features, and community ties—affect their responses and preparations.
Impact of Climate Change on Community Practices
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So they have both issues of flood and drought.
Detailed Explanation
The dual challenges of flood and drought highlight the complex realities faced by communities affected by climate change. It emphasizes the need for adaptive strategies that consider both types of disasters.
Examples & Analogies
It's like having to prepare for both winter snowstorms and summer hurricanes. Communities need different strategies for each, but they must be prepared for both threats simultaneously.
Local Knowledge and Climate Impact
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This calendar were developed by the farmers or the local residents by themselves they are depicting, describing the impact of climate change they can sense they can feel.
Detailed Explanation
The local residents created a calendar that reflects their understanding of climate patterns, showcasing their intimate knowledge of how climate change affects their environment. This emphasizes the value of local knowledge in disaster risk management.
Examples & Analogies
Just as local farmers anticipate seasons based on generations of experience, communities affected by climate change can provide insights that are crucial for addressing their own challenges.
Changing Rain Patterns
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But as a result of climate change the rain now the onset of rainfall now moved from rain now move from April to May, sometimes it moves to June even.
Detailed Explanation
The shift in rainfall patterns affects agricultural cycles and water availability, creating uncertainty for farmers. This unpredictability leads to challenges in planning and can be detrimental to food security.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine trying to set a schedule for a school without knowing what time classes start; the unpredictability can create chaos and confusion. Likewise, farmers rely on predictable cycles to plant and harvest their crops.
The Cycle of Drought and Flood
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So first there is no rain and they were facing water scarcity and drought, and then they have very heavy rain or flat.
Detailed Explanation
This cyclical pattern of drought followed by floods highlights the extremes caused by climate change, posing significant risks to agriculture and the community's livelihood. It necessitates a flexible and responsive approach to disaster management.
Examples & Analogies
Think about trying to balance your life between studying and socializing. If one is too extreme, either too much studying leading to burnout or too much socializing leading to poor grades, it will affect your overall well-being. Similarly, communities must respond dynamically to these extremes caused by climate conditions.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Community Participation: Involvement of community members in decision-making processes.
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Disaster Risk Management: Strategies to recognize and mitigate the impacts of disasters.
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User-Based Approach: Empowering communities to define their participation criteria in their terms.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Farmers in the Wa region of Ghana created local calendars based on their observations of changing rainfall patterns due to climate change.
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Communities determining their own parameters for participation ensures more tailored and effective disaster risk management.
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In disaster's wake, don't just take, let the community partake.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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A community gathered after a flood, deciding together how to rebuild, illustrating the strength of voicing their needs for a safer future.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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T.O.P. for community success: Trust, Ownership, Participation.
🎯 Super Acronyms
P.A.C.E. - Participation And Community Engagement.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Disaster Risk Management
Definition:
The practice of analyzing and reducing the risks faced by communities from disasters.
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Term: UserBased Approach
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A method in which community members themselves define the terms and criteria for participation in risk management.
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Term: Mutual Trust
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A relationship built on confidence and support between community members and external facilitators.
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Term: SelfReliance
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The capacity of individuals or communities to depend on their own abilities and resources.