Evaluation of the responses and recoveries of cyclone idai in ward 22 Mutare district · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Matumba, Tanya

Title

Evaluation of the responses and recoveries of cyclone idai in ward 22 Mutare district

Abstract

The study evaluates the responses and recovery efforts in the affected area, aiming to assess the effectiveness of the emergency response and relief efforts. The services rendered in the aftermath of the disaster were ranged to moderate harm, foster healing, recovery and resilience. The data was collected from 2 focus group discussions 50 questionnaire and 15 key informants operating in Mutare. The objectives of the research includes to evaluate the effectiveness of the responses and recoveries from cyclone Idai in Ward 22, Mutare District in Manicaland Province, to identify the responses and recoveries from Cyclone Idai implemented by the government and non-governmental organizations in Ward 22, Mutare District in Manicaland Province and the third is to dertemine the effectiveness of the recovery efforts from Cyclone Idai implemented by the government and non-governmental organizations in Ward 22, Mutare District in Manicaland Province.To examine the impact of Cyclone Idai on the physical infrastructure and environment in Ward 22, Mutare district is also an objective of this research. The study utilised the qualitative and quantitative research approach and the data was collected through interview guides and questionnaires to provide detailed information that is relevant to the study.The results obtained shows that people received aid which met the immediate needs of the people such as food and shelter but it did not take into consideration the long term needs of the affected people.The study results reveals that most people got aid on time although some portion of the population did not get any form of assistance in time due to several reasons such as lack of coordination between different institutions. Cyclone Idai destroyed infrastructure and had a negetive impact on people's lives as it had far reaching consequences on people's livelihoods hence the need to address the gaps in the response and recovery phase .In conclusion the findings of the research will inform policy and decision-makers about the need for enhanced the vulnerability of communities to natural disasters and enhancing their capacity to recover and adapt in the face of climate change.

Date

MAY 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

responses and recoveries, Cyclone Idai, ward 22 Mutare

Supervisor

Dr Manyani