scholarly journals Integration of the Urban Local Bodies for Disaster Mitigation in Aizawl City

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-81
Author(s):  
Malsawmi Pachuau
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Search And Rescue ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
The Public ◽  
High Rise ◽  
The People ◽  
Post Disaster

Local government plays an integral part in the mechanism of Disaster Management in Mizoram. The local bodies are the direct representatives of the local community and the local community places their full trust in them. Post disaster measures such as mock drills, training of search and rescue teams, physical and economic relief and rehabilitation are not something new to us, yet the aspect of disaster mitigation is something which has not bred familiarity among the Mizos. The need for sensitization of the public on the importance of Disaster Mitigation is a necessity. The saying ‘Earthquakes do not kill people; buildings do’ is pertinent in urban areas. Urban areas are congested and more prone to disasters. High rise buildings, squatter settlements due to high densities and low availability of land has endangered not just the lives of the public but has also caused a massive disturbance of the ecological system. The paper covers certain Acts and Regulations of the Aizawl Municipal Corporation dealing with structural mitigation and the detection of illegal construction, unsafe buildings, and encroachments on municipal and public properties. At the local level, the councillors are involved in making, unmaking and carrying out these rules and regulations, with direct bearing on the local people. The paper also gives an account of the need of reimplementation to generate awareness, knowledge and education on Disaster Management to the people of Mizoram.

scholarly journals The Model of Disaster Information Dissemination Based on Volunteer Communities: A Case Study of Volunteer Communities in Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuning Kurniasih
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Opinion Leaders ◽  
West Java ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Disaster Information ◽  
Post Disaster

This research aims to find a model of disaster information dissemination based on volunteer communities in Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia. In this research, data obtained from Focus Group Discussion (FGD) conducted by informants, in-depth interview with the experts related to this research, observation and literature review are analyzed. The sampling was done by purposive sample with criteria such as a person who (1) has been a volunteer disaster at least 1 year; (2) joins a volunteer community; (3) obtains a volunteer training (4) is active as disaster volunteer in the past year, conducting from five of volunteer communities, namely: TAGANA, UCS, PSM, SIBAT and DASI PENA. The total number of the informants is 13 people. Triangulation method is used by interviewing two of disaster practitioners who deal directly with disaster volunteer communities. The research results show (1) The person in charge for disaster information dissemination in Bandung Regency is Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) through the Operations Control Center Manager (PUSDALOPS) and the process of information dissemination begins with the early warning which is delivered to the village and sub-district or to the disaster volunteer communities via radio, SMS Gateway, words of mouth, website, blog, Twitter and Facebook; (2) There are many volunteer communities in Bandung Regency, some of which is founded by government agencies, private sectors, political parties, professional communities, the public, etc.; (3) The supervising institutions of volunteer communities provides the training to the members to have knowledges and skills to be able to deal with the disasters, protect themselves and help the others; (4) The character of the people who have experience in disaster frequently in the environment tends to think that disasters is a normal occurrence and feel like already knows everything so they are passive in seeking of disaster information. The characteristics of community are also influenced by religion and belief, environmental, economic, social and cultural factors as well as technological factors. (5) The role of the volunteer communities in the dissemination of disaster information is divided into three phases: pre-disaster, emergency response and post-disaster. The activities can be in the form of socialization, simulations and coaching for disasters, correcting the disaster disinformation, etc. (6) The volunteer communities coordinate with local community leaders/opinion leaders to make effective communication process with the public. (7) The direction of command/ coordination of disaster information dissemination based on volunteer communities started from the command of BPBD, then coordinated with the supervising institutions of volunteer communities, collaboration with opinion leaders and then prepare a good communication strategy in order to disseminate disaster information can be received by the public well. With good knowledge of the disaster, it is expected that the society becomes aware to the disaster, keeps the environment, protects themselves and helps families and the others, participating in disaster management and disaster risk reduction on pre-disaster, emergency response, and post-disaster (8) The model of disaster information dissemination is started from the policy of disaster management by appointing the person in charge for disaster information dissemination and coordinating with related parties, and then it is continued by determining the dissemination target, identifying the needs of disaster information, selecting and identifying the available information source and producing new information that has not been available yet but the people need it, composing module or disaster information package, arranging the message delivery strategy, choosing volunteer community as an information channel, coordinating with all of the parties in the field, executing the disaster information dissemination, collecting feedback, evaluating, compiling the report and recommendation from related parties as the material to make the policy of information dissemination better for the future.

Recent Changes in German Governmental Organization

1945 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-100
Author(s):  
Heinz Guradze
Keyword(s):  
Local Level ◽  
Military Government ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Regional Labor ◽  
Economic Regions ◽  
The Military ◽  
Delegation Of Powers ◽  
Dominant Part

Within the last few years, changes have been carried out in the public administration of Germany which will affect the military government to be established during and after Germany's defeat. Their general trend has been to subordinate state (i.e., Reich, regional, and local) administration to the Party, which has been vested with more and more power. This is of particular interest in the light of the present “total mobilization,” in which the Party plays a dominant part. To some extent, the changes discussed in this note show a definite trend toward decentralization, although there has been no actual delegation of powers to smaller units, since all power remained in the hands of the Party—this being, of course, the reason why the Nazis could afford to “decentralize.” On the local level, the reforms aimed at tying together the loosening bonds between the régime and the people. Only the most recent emergency measures of “total mobilization” are touched on in this note.1. Gauarbeitsaemter. When the Reichsanstalt was created in 1927–28, the Reich was organized in 13 economic regions, each having one regional labor office (Landesarbeitsamt). The idea was to establish large economic districts containing various industries so that a crisis in one industry could be absorbed by the labor market of another within the same district, thus creating “ausgleichsfaehige Bezirke.”

scholarly journals Disaster management strategies and relation of good governance for the coastal Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-279
Author(s):  
Prabal Barua ◽  
◽  
Abhijit Mitra ◽  
Saeid Eslamian ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Management Policies

Although Bangladesh’s immense steps in preparing the disaster management policies following the values of good governance issue, the quantity to which these policies have productively been executing at the local level remnants mostly unknown. The objectives of this investigation were dual: firstly, to inspect the roles and efficiency of the local-level governance and disaster management organization, and lastly, to recognize the obstacles to the execution of national the policies and Disaster-Risk-Reduction guidelines at the local community level. The authors applied qualitative research and case Study approach, using techniques from the Participatory Rural Appraisal toolbox to collect data from local community members as well as government and NGO officials. From the finding of the study, it was revealed that interactive disaster governance, decentralization of disaster management, and compliance by local-level institutions with good governance principles and national policy guidelines can be extremely effective in reducing disaster-loss and damages. According to coastal community members, the local governments have generally failed to uphold good governance principles, and triangulated data confirm that the region at large suffers from rampant corruption, political favoritism, lack of transparency and accountability and minimal inclusion of local inhabitants in decision-making – all of which have severely impeded the successful implementation of national disaster-management policies. This study contributes to these research gaps, with identification of further research agenda in these areas. The paper deals with International Sendai Framework that called for enhancement of local level community resilience to disasters. Thus, it contributes to numerous policy and practice areas relating to good disaster governance. The study identified the specific manifestations of these failures in coastal communities in Bangladesh. These results underscore the vital need to address the wide gap between national DRR goals and the on-the-ground realities of policy implementation to successfully enhance the country’s resilience to climate change-induced disasters.

Advising and Warning the People: Swedish Salafis on Violence, Renunciation and Life in the Suburbs

2020 ◽  
pp. 155-172
Author(s):  
Susanne Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Moral Reform ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Positive Message ◽  
Foreign Fighters

The chapter analyses the public discourse of a Swedish Salafi group, concerned with concrete social ills in the local community. The group is against violence, carrying out missionary activities focused on piety, correct practice and behaviour. Three topics are analysed using material from their YouTube-channel: 1) Reaching Paradise through Renunciation, 2) Establishing a Non-Violent Strategy, and 3) Social development. Through missionary activities (daʿwa), they respond to the current situation with foreign fighters, terrorism and gang criminality. The message is straightforward and self-assured as it attempts to disrupt the positive images some young people may have of violent lifestyles and create new role models to emulate. They are thereby striving to present a positive message: if people join their project of moral reform and renunciation, they will contribute to strengthening suburbs and create a peaceful environment. At the same time, in-group identity construction is strong and exclusionist.

Experience in Choices for Decommissioning the Dounreay Site

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Catlow
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Local Population ◽  
National Level ◽  
Great Length ◽  
Green Party ◽  
The Public ◽  
Scottish National Party ◽  
The People ◽  
Nuclear Site ◽  
Local Politicians

The paper describes the public participation from the viewpoint of a stakeholder and member of the public. The dialogue between various members of the Dounreay Stakeholders Committee vary widely and do not always seem to represent the views of the wider public. Whilst great care has been taken to select various options for the ultimate condition of the Dounreay site and these have been discussed at great length and the preferred option selected by consensus, there still appears to be some conflict within the local community. It is probable that if the local population had to vote on the options for the future of the Dounreay nuclear site the outcome would be vastly different from that of the Stakeholders Committee. Whilst the politicians have been elected by the people, they represent a distinctly anti-nuclear view (even to the extent of decommissioning) whereas many local people (especially the workers on the Dounreay site) would prefer to see a continuation of nuclear activity at Dounreay. The problem is not only with local politicians but at national level in Scotland itself where the Scottish National Party has formed a coalition with the Green Party on condition all nuclear activities are phased out.

scholarly journals Covid-19 Outbreak, Timber Production, and Livelihoods in Nepal

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-32
Author(s):  
Bijendra Basnyat ◽  
Sony Baral ◽  
Krishna Raj Tiwari ◽  
Gajendra Kumar Shrestha ◽  
Bikash Adhikari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Secondary Source ◽  
Timber Production ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
The People ◽  
Forestry Sector ◽  
Conservation Finance

 The study assesses the likely consequences of COVID-19 in the forest sector of Nepal, focusing on timber production and rural livelihoods. The study conducted telephone interviews along with a review of the secondary source of information and consultations. The timber production in 2020 is likely to decrease by 80% compared to previous years, resulting in a monetary loss of NRs 647.0 million. Furthermore, local community will lose 147,447 days of employment, amounting NRs 117.9 million. This will make livelihoods of the people more vulnerable. Returning of youths from abroad can further escalate biodiversity threats. Timber import is likely to increase in the country, thus impacting on local level employment opportunities. Both long-term and short-term strategies are necessary to revive the timber production and rural livelihoods, where priority should be on increasing investment in the forestry sector. However, public-sector investment is declining. Hence there is a need to expand conservation finance portfolios to incentivise rural people on timber production and achieve synergies between conservation and livelihood outcomes.

Exploring the Disaster Management of Teachers and Pupils in Iligan City, Philippines

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
ROBERTO D. NAPERE JR. ◽  
OLIVA P. CANENCIA
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The People ◽  
Almost All ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Capability Level

With the geologic location and physical characteristics of the Philippines,it is being considered as one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world.Disasters occurring in the country can be natural or human-induced (NDRRMC,2011).   Certainly, when there is a disaster, school children are the mostvulnerable. The study examined the disaster management trainings attended bythe teachers and their capability level in managing natural and human-induceddisasters.  It also explored the pupils’ knowledge, attitudes and behavior aboutdisaster management. Employing descriptive research design, 200 teachers and300 pupils in the public central schools in Iligan City served as respondents.Survey questionnaires were used in data gathering and were treated using frequency counts, means, percentages and correlation procedure. Results revealthat almost all of the teachers did not have trainings on disaster managementand yet, they are capable in managing the identified disasters. Meanwhile, thepupils posted a good remark on their knowledge, attitudes and behavior aboutdisaster management. The two powerful typhoons Sendong (Tropical StormWashi) and Pablo (Tropical Storm Bopha) left a learned lesson to the people inIligan City not to be complacent in any disasters. The study recommend for a fullinstitutionalization of disaster management to all schools to protect the schoolpersonnel, pupils, and educational facilities.Keywords: Disaster management, natural and human-induced disasters, capability level,pupils’ knowledge, attitudes and behavior, descriptive research, Philippines

scholarly journals Challenges to implementing of development plans at local-level government in Papua New Guinea

2015 ◽  
pp. 150-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Saimbel Barcson
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Level ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Government Reforms ◽  
Infrastructure Services ◽  
Level Government

The 1995 local-level government reforms undertaken in Papua New Guinea (PNG) were largely in response to increasing concern that the public service was failing in its responsibility towards the people.  As a result, the 1995 Organic Law on Provincial and Local Governments (OLPLLG) was established.  The prime purpose of this was to address this issue through deeper engagement of the lower levels of government, particularly local-level governments (LLGs). Almost two decades on, poor socio-economic conditions and deterioration in infrastructure/services suggest that the proposed change has not materialised.  The purpose of this paper is to address the question of whether the lower tiers of government are capable of implementing the development plans under the reforms.  The paper finds that the 1995 reforms have made LLGs dependent upon their Joint District Planning and Budget Priorities Committee (JDP & BPC) and their district administration, which have become the main impediment to local government effectiveness.  This in turn has greatly hindered LLG capacity and has reinforced unequal relations, rather than assisting service delivery in PNG.  There is therefore a need to make LLGs more effective players.

scholarly journals Peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang perlindungan anak dari aspek pendidikan, hukum, dan kesehatan di Desa Tambun Kecamatan Bandar Petalangan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 359-365
Author(s):  
Ulfia Hasanah ◽  
Hayatul Ismi ◽  
Ihda Hasbiyati ◽  
Maimunah Maimunah ◽  
Rismadefi Woferst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Protection ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Education Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Standard Population ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
Role Of Parents

There are several problems in the community with children in the fields of Education, Law and Health. There are still children under 18 years of age who are exploited as commercial sexual workers; children in conflict with the law, children aged 10-18 Years work in the informal sector, children who leave primary school before graduating or do not continue to the next level due to access and economy; adoption cases are carried out outside the standard population administration procedures; the discovery of stunted children. So, it is necessary to increase public understanding regarding child protection. One of those who have the responsibility of providing protection to children is the parent, the service program is carried out by providing material related to the role of parents and society in providing protection to children. The delivery of this material aims to provide an understanding of child protection in terms of education, law and health so that the public can understand the importance of protecting children. This service activity in Tambun Village can be said to be successful. There was a request from the participants to continue this activity. The people of Tambun Village hope that for further activities, further training is given regarding the skills needed by parents and the community. To increase community understanding, the WA Group was also created, whose members are parents who have participated in the Socialization program, this group aims to be a forum for communication between the Service Team and the local community.

scholarly journals TINGKAT PEMENUHAN INFORMASI MITIGASI PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA MELALUI ILM PADA LPP TVRI BALI

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
I NENGAH MULIARTA
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Public Broadcasting ◽  
Public Funds ◽  
The Public ◽  
Program Standards ◽  
The Government ◽  
Future Plans

ABSTRACTTVRI is a public broadcasting institution that in its broadcasting process uses public frequencies and itsoperations use public funds through budget allocations from the government. As a public broadcastinginstitution, TVRI has an obligation to provide education and information to the public. This obligation, oneof which can be done through broadcasts that are carried out in the form of public service advertisements(PSA). This study aims to determine the level of fulfillment of the spread of disaster mitigation through PSAcarried out by TVRI Bali, so that future plans can be made to maximize the spread of disaster mitigationthrough PSA. The research was conducted by taking data from the TVRI Bali program during October toDecember 2018. The results showed that TVRI Bali had not fulfilled information related to disastermitigation, as evidenced by the absence of public service advertisements produced and broadcast related todisaster mitigation. In general, TVRI Bali has not met the minimum percentage of PSA broadcastingcompliance in accordance with the Broadcasting Law, Broadcasting Behavior Guidelines (BBG) andBroadcast Program Standards (BPS). Keywords: Mitigation, Disaster Management, PSA, Broadcasting Institutions, TVRI

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