The Sustainability of Livelihoods Portfolios in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in ward 12, Chimanimani district, Zimbabwe
- Author
- Mukau, Nicolae T.
- Title
- The Sustainability of Livelihoods Portfolios in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in ward 12, Chimanimani district, Zimbabwe
- Abstract
- The research study assessed the sustainability of livelihood portfolios in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Ward 12, Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe. The study mainly focused on three objectives which are identifying the livelihood portfolios developed in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Ward 12, Chimanimani District, to examine the sustainability of these livelihood portfolios, and to evaluate community-led strategies aimed at improving the affected livelihood portfolios post-Cyclone Idai. In order to obtain relevant information in line with the research both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods were employed. Survey questionnaires were distributed to sixty households, the researcher carried a participant observation in-person, fifteen Key Informant Interviews were conducted, and five Focus Group Discussions were carried out. The study showed that many women were more active in the research than men and also the middle aged participated more than other age groups. The results also show that many have engaged in multiple livelihood portfolios following occurrence of Cyclone Idai, and several community-led strategies have been introduced. I recommend that the community continue to diversify their livelihoods for sustainability and resilience. Government agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations should promote livelihood portfolios in Ward 12, Chimanimani through various schemes and programs until households and individuals are sustainable and resilient enough to face future shocks without crumbling.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Cyclone Idai
- Livelihood portfolios
- Community- led strategies
- Supervisor
- Dr. Manyani.
- Item sets
- Department of Disaster Risk Reduction
- Media
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