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The Role of World Vision in Disaster Management in Bangladesh

S. Begum
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000

G. Marak
National Adviser
Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs, World Vision Bangladesh

M.M.A. Majumder
Senior Assistant Secretary
Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The purpose of this study is to identify the types of natural disaster and their management in Joypurhat Sadar Upazila. The data was collected from December 2013 to February 2014. A survey was conducted with a sample of 1200 households. A structured questionnaire was used for the purpose of data collection through a two-stage cluster sampling design. In addition, the qualitative data collection methods for this study include the review of various documents of World Vision, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). In Joypurhat Sadar Upazila, the most severe catastrophe is the cold wave (63.4%) and drought (63.0%) which has an adverse effect on the livelihood of the community people. In Joypurhat Sadar Upazila, 47.2% of household members replied that there is no disaster management system. This study also depicts that, only 46.1% of household members are informed about the advanced warning system for natural disasters like flood, drought, severe cold and cyclones. So government should take various initiatives and programs to increase the awareness level of the community people on the natural disaster and provide disaster preparedness training. Besides, the role of the communication media in the management of natural disasters needs to be ensured.

Keywords: World Vision Bangladesh, Natural disaster, Disaster management

Location: Joypurhat Sadar Upazila

Start Date: 00-12-2013

End Date: 00-02-2014

Program Area: Risk Management in Agriculture

Commodity: Disaster

Objectives:

To assess the management system of the natural disaster and the availability of advance information on the occurring of natural disaster by the World Vision Bangladesh at Joypurhat Sadar Upazila.

Methodology:

This survey was conducted in Joypurhat Sadar Upazila under the Rajshahi division of Bangladesh. There are 146 villages, 76385 households and 14 Mohallas under one Municipality and 4 Unions namely Mohammadabad, Bhadsa, Dogachi and Dhalahar in Joypurhat Sadar Upazila. The total population in this Upazila is 2, 89,058 where the male is 1, 47,096 and the female is 1, 41,962. The literacy rate in Joypurhat Sadar Upazila is 65.41% of which the male is 69.0% (BBS 2011). The total populations under the Area Development Program of Joypurhat Sadar Upazila cover 15,350. The target population for this study was the registered children and their family members, disabled children, community volunteer and the youths, poor women, and widows, farm and non-farm occupational group members, poor businessmen/entrepreneurs, teachers and school management committee members, ethnic and indigenous community and disaster victims. On the other hand, the indirect groups are the community people who include the family members of the direct population and local community people in the targeted area (World Vision Bangladesh, 2014). Primary data was collected by using the two-stage cluster sampling technique in this study. For collecting qualitative data a questionnaire containing both close-ended and open-ended questions was prepared. Before starting the survey, the questionnaire was pretested and necessary modifications and corrections were done for finalizing the questionnaire. For the qualitative data, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and SWOT analysis were conducted. Each FGD lasted three hours and every participant completed written informed consent prior to the FGD. In the FGD, the major concern was with the types of major natural disasters and their vulnerability, in particular, drought and cold wave. A total of 1200 households were selected as the sample size for the survey. First, 30 clusters were proportionally identified with then the identified clusters were divided into different segments comprising 100-120 households. Finally, 40 households were interviewed from each selected cluster (30×40=1200 households). Collected data were processed for subsequent analysis using software such as MS Access and SPSS 17.

Source of Information: J. Soil Nature 8(3):14-20(November 2015)

Article Link (Online Journal): http://ggfjournals.com/e-journals archive

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Achievement/Findings:

The findings of the survey provide a details idea of the types of natural disasters, their management and available early warning systems in the study area. It is evident that the most common occurred natural disaster in the study area is drought and cold wave which affects the agricultural crops and the health of the livestock and people every year. Besides, from field level information, and FGD it is found that there is a lack of awareness and advanced information by the community people about the natural disaster in the study area. Although substantial initiatives like various policies, programs, committees and projects, have been taken by the government of Bangladesh, development partners and NGOs, the situation of disaster management in rural Bangladesh is not adequate. Community involvement for disaster preparedness and protecting the lives and assets of the people is not up to the mark. Furthermore, the livelihoods of the rural poor are mainly based on natural resources which are susceptible to some regular natural disasters in the study area. For instance, droughts and heavy cold waves destroy crops, threatening livelihoods and biodiversity. As a result, secure livelihoods are of the utmost necessity. Furthermore, it is necessary to ensure the dissemination of natural disaster-related knowledge, providing proper awareness building training on natural disasters along with greater participation of women in the various training session in order to increase the capacity building. It is also essential to consider the heavy cold wave and drought as a severe catastrophe in the study area and should take the preparedness and response action by the government. At the same time, more involvement of local government bodies is an essential part of natural disaster management. The findings of the research also indicate that the influence of the media in the response to natural disasters is very limited. Therefore, strengthening non-structural mitigation measures such as advocacy and public awareness through media like radio, television news should be given a high priority by the government and NGOs.

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