3.1. Livelihood Security

So therefore we need to prepare them small and large intervention we need to promote there, there are so many projects are going on there in this place and many of this project are focusing on the disaster risk management and climate change adaptations.

This chunk introduces the idea that there are both small-scale and large-scale interventions aimed at addressing local issues. The focus is primarily on disaster risk management and adapting to climate change. The emphasis is on the need for various projects to enhance the community's resilience against environmental challenges.

Think of a community that faces flooding every year due to heavy rains. To address this, they might implement both small projects like building drainage ditches and larger projects like constructing flood barriers. Both types of intervention are important to ensure the community's safety and adaptability.

Most of these projects are advocating the incorporations and involvement of the local people into the projects.

This chunk highlights the importance of involving local communities in project planning and execution. Local people bring valuable insights and knowledge that can enhance the effectiveness of these interventions. Their involvement is crucial for the success and sustainability of the projects.

Imagine a school wanting to introduce a new educational program. If teachers, parents, and students are consulted in the planning process, the program is more likely to meet real needs and succeed because it reflects the community's interests and values.

Now we want to see that in these projects on all this climate change and disaster risk management projects, how people see these projects, what are the involvement they have and how they feel that they can better involve into these projects.

In this section, the text mentions a survey conducted to understand community perceptions of the projects. The goal is to gather feedback on how people view their involvement and where they feel they could contribute more effectively to these climate change and disaster management efforts.

Consider a community garden where residents are asked about their thoughts on the garden. By gathering their opinions, the organizers can learn what people enjoy and what changes might make the garden more beneficial for everyone. This local engagement leads to a more successful and loved garden.

They said that process there should be representation of all groups, clear objectives, agreed objectives, power to influence decisions, continued relation with the community, incorporating local knowledge, good facilitator.

This chunk lists essential criteria for effective public participation in projects. It emphasizes that representation from all community groups is necessary for diverse perspectives. Clear and agreed-upon objectives help guide project efforts, and ongoing relationships and local knowledge are vital for creating relevant and effective solutions.

Think about organizing a neighborhood block party. You would want to include everyone’s ideas to make sure it’s fun for families, seniors, and youth. Having clear plans (like food choices and activities), and making sure that everyone can share their thoughts makes for a successful event.

And outcome; There should be livelihood security, plan implementation, ownership, self-reliance, time effective.

This portion outlines the desired outcomes of effective community participation. Livelihood security means ensuring that people can meet their basic needs; implementation refers to actually getting plans put into action. Ownership and self-reliance imply that community members feel a sense of responsibility and independence regarding the projects, while time efficiency indicates that processes should be prompt and respectful of community time.

When a community starts a business together, it creates job opportunities (livelihood security) and fosters a sense of pride and responsibility (ownership). If the business runs smoothly and efficiently, it helps everyone support their families more effectively.

So therefore instead of we define the community participations it should be from the community who would decide that what is the meaning of community participation.

The final chunk stresses that community participation should not be imposed by outsiders but should be defined by the community itself. This approach empowers local people to decide what participation means for them, ensuring that projects are relevant and accepted within the community.

If a city wants to build a new park, asking the community what features they want (playground, walking trails, picnic tables) ensures that the park truly serves the needs of the people living nearby, as opposed to imposing a design that might be unsuitable or unwanted.

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