The Role Of Community Engagement In Flood Risk Management In The Context Of Climate Change: Case Of Chadereka In Muzarabani
- Author
- Chedehumber, Rutendo
- Title
- The Role Of Community Engagement In Flood Risk Management In The Context Of Climate Change: Case Of Chadereka In Muzarabani
- Abstract
- The main purpose of the study was to examine the role of community engagement in flood risk management in the context of climate change using the case study of Chadereka in Muzarabani district. To achieve the main purpose, the research sought to assess the existing level of community engagement in flood risk management in the context of climate change in Chadereka, Muzarabani, to establish the barriers to community engagement in flood risk management in the context of climate change in Chadereka, Muzarabani, to examine the impacts of community engagement in flood risk management in the context of climate change in Chadereka, Muzarabani and to develop strategies for enhancing community engagement in flood risk management in the context of climate change in Chadereka, Muzarabani. The study employed the mixed-method approach where the cross-sectional descriptive research design was employed. Primary data were collected using survey questionnaires and key informant interviews. Participants were selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data were analysed using descriptive, Chi-square and content analyses. The results indicated moderate level of community engagement in flood risk management where 41.1% of the participants agreed. The main barriers to effective community engagement in flood risk management in Chadereka in Muzarabani district were found to include ineffective communication channels (χ2 = 140.209; p = 0.000), lack of knowledge and awareness on flood risk management (χ2 = 58.844; p = 0.000), power dynamics and imbalances (χ2 = 159.660; p = 0.000) and different cultural beliefs (χ2 = 125.681; p = 0.000). The study concluded that community engagement has significant positive impacts on flood risk management. The study recommended relevant authorities such as NGOs and government agencies to continuously conduct community awareness and education programmes to raise awareness among the communities regarding the importance of community engagement in flood risk management.
- Date
- MAY 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Community Engagement,Flood Risk Management,Climate Change. Chadereka (Muzarabani)
- Supervisor
- Dr T Manyangadze
- Item sets
- Department of Geosciences
