scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on water and sanitation in Mumbai slums.

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sougata Bera ◽  
M.A. Sherly ◽  
Kiran Kumar Janadri
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Capacity ◽  
Cognitive Mapping ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Literacy Rate ◽  
Contagious Diseases ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Access To Water ◽  
The City ◽  
Mumbai City

Mumbai City (19.07° N, 72.87° E) is the true example of ‘diversity in extreme level’. This well-known city is commonly known as the financial capital of India and is the 12th richest city in the world. Mumbai city (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai or MCGM) spreads around 437.5 km2, with 12.5 million population as per Census 2011, with a population density of 83,660 per km2 and approximately 6.5 million are living in the slums without proper access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). There is a debatable topic, ‘water is a blessing or a curse?’ We know water means life but in monsoon season these views might lead to conflicts. Mumbai alone has recorded 585.5 mm precipitation in July resulting in severe flooding across the city. The slum communities of Mumbai are at the receiving end of these erratic patterns due to inefficient drainage and lack of basic facilities. This pandemic situation has proved again the urgency of WASH. WHO has already listed the COVID-19 virus as one of the most contagious diseases which has been spreading exponentially due to the poor toilet facilities, lack of access to clean water and unhygienic activities in slums. The survey data from different slum communities configures their perception related to WASH and our study links it with the pandemic and the resultant adaptive capacity ranking. Although most of the Mumbai slum has a good literacy rate (69%) but lack of awareness among these slum communities lead to a vulnerable situation. The slum clusters of Mumbai have become COVID-19 hotspots and also resulted in losses of jobs and human lives. Through FCM (Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping) and SWOT analysis, the study discovers present social, technical, and economic aspects and perception of these slum communities to analyze their adaptive capacity towards COVID-19. Keywords: WASH, COVID-19, Slum, Mumbai

Strategic Planning Information Systems Enterprise Architecture Planning Method Case Study of Semarang City Public Works Department

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-122
Author(s):  
Agustinus Fritz Wijaya ◽  
Mahendra Wahyu Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Value Chain Analysis ◽  
Application Architecture ◽  
Chain Analysis ◽  
The City

Semarang City Public Works Department is a state-owned enterprise that works in the area of public services in the city of Semarang. Most of the technological conditions in the Public Works Department are still in manual data management, which is hampering business processes from going well. Therefore this research was conducted to design an Information System at the Semarang City Public Works Department using the Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP) method which includes a SWOT analysis and Value Chain analysis. The existing framework in the Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP) method can help align the data architecture and application architecture to get the expected results, which is achieving the business objectives of the City of Semarang Public Works Department so that business functions can run by the desired business processes. This research resulted in several proposals for the development of Information Systems and Information Technology in organizations including the development of several applications in the next 5 years.

Water and sanitation policies for improving health in South Africa: overcoming the institutional legacy of apartheid

Water Policy ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 627-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edina Sinanovic ◽  
Sandi Mbatsha ◽  
Stephen Gundry ◽  
Jim Wright ◽  
Clas Rehnberg
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
The South ◽  
Financing System ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Access To Water ◽  
New Policies

The burden of water-related disease is closely related to both the socio-economic situation and public health issues like access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene services. Poverty eradication, through improved access to water and sanitation, is the South African government's major priority. This is partly achieved through subsidising the cost of water and sanitation provision to the poor in rural areas. Whilst the new policies have made a remarkable impact on improved access to water and sanitation services, a general problem since the new approach in 1994 has been the lack of integration of policies for water and sanitation and health. This paper analyses the policies concerning rural water supply and sanitation in South Africa. It considers the structure of institutions, the division of responsibilities and legislated and financial capacity of the South Africa's water sector. A more integrated approach for the policies aiming at water access, sanitation and health is needed. In addition, as the local government's capacity to implement different programmes is limited, a review of the financing system is necessary.

scholarly journals Sustainability of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in Central America

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel I. Sabogal ◽  
Elizabeth Medlin ◽  
Gonzalo Aquino ◽  
Richard J. Gelting
Keyword(s):  
Central America ◽  
Red Cross ◽  
American Red Cross ◽  
Storm Events ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Access To Water

The American Red Cross and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention collaborated on a sustainability evaluation of post-hurricane water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions in Central America. In 2006 and 2009, we revisited six study areas in rural El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua to assess sustainability of WASH interventions finalized in 2002, after 1998's Hurricane Mitch. We used surveys to collect data, calculate indicators and identify factors that influence sustainability. Regional sustainability indicator results showed there was a statistically significant decline in access to water. The presence of sanitation facilities had not changed since the beginning of the project; however, maintenance and use of latrines declined but continued to meet the goal of 75% use after 7 years. The hygiene indicator, hand washing, initially declined and then increased. Declines in water access were due to operational problems related to storm events and population changes. Sanitation facilities were still present and sometimes used even though they reached or surpassed their original design life. Changes in hygiene practices appeared related to ongoing hygiene promotion from outside organizations. These results provide useful input for making WASH programs more sustainable and informing future, more in-depth research into factors influencing sustainability.

scholarly journals If this is not an Urban Crises, what is?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-194
Author(s):  
Sanjana Krishnan ◽  
Rahul Jambhulkar
Keyword(s):  
Urban Poor ◽  
Political Will ◽  
Democratic Spaces ◽  
The City ◽  
Mumbai City

The very purpose of Mumbai city must be questioned today as the city seems on a transformation spree again. With lakhs of migrants fleeing the city amidst the Covid-19 crises, what would the place be for the urban poor in the city in such a scenario? As cities evolve, their purpose changes and adapt to differing functions. The city in the process of evolution also carries relics of their bygone decades, as a part of their burden and identity, sometimes redundant, but reminders of their implicit purpose, holding vital clues to the origins of the spaces and its basis for existence. These issues lead to the same question — what is the purpose of a city? To create a city is far easier. The task is to keep an existing city going with inclusive and democratic spaces for all its residents. This requires imagination and political will. Determining the nature and future of an ever transforming urban phenomenon called Mumbai is a choice — one that rests with its people.

scholarly journals TOURIST BRANDING AS A MEANS OF REALIZATION OF STRATEGIC GOALS OF TRUSKAVETS RESORT DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larysa Teodorovych ◽  
Mariia Lushchyk
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Economic Damage ◽  
Strategy Of Development ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Resort Development ◽  
Negative Factors ◽  
The City ◽  
Goals And Objectives

This article describes the advantages and infrastructural features of the resort of Truskavets - the most developed spa resort in Ukraine. It is emphasized that this resort has a developed network of different types of accommodation: hotels, sanatoriums, boarding houses, villas, which have more than 26,550 beds. A wide range of medical and health services is provided. The marketing strategy of development of the city which includes formation of a tourist brand is developed. Based on the data of the SWOT-analysis, the operational goals and objectives for achieving the strategic goals of the resort development were determined. Comparing the goals and real changes, the achievements and problems of the resort were identified to achieve the strategic goal: "Truskavets is the capital of health. The leader among the balneological resorts of the world with the unique healing water Naftusya. Western Ukrainian Center for Medical and Cultural Tourism, Sports, Beauty and Longevity, with a developed infrastructure, high social and economic standards. " Many tasks have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused significant economic damage to the city. In addition, the development of the resort is hampered by negative factors related to the solution of issues at the legislative and administrative levels. The modern logo of Truskavets indicates that the uniqueness of the brand is based on water resources, but it does not fully represent the tourist and recreational potential of the city. In the minds of potential consumers, the city is perceived only as a place where you can improve your health. Mostly middle-aged and older people are interested in it, the city does not attract young people. In Truskavets, the range of services of the sanatorium-resort complex is expanding and the quality of service is improving. But, despite the developed system of accommodation facilities, the development of territorial tourist products is slow. The potential of the subregion and the surrounding centers of culture and tourism is not fully used. The material and technical base of Truskavets, in addition to medical and health tourism, allows to develop business, excursion, cultural and educational, entertainment, sports and other types of tourism.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN PELABUHAN PERIKANAN NUSANTARA UNTIA BERBASIS EKOWISATA DI KOTA MAKASSAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-88
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ardiansyah ◽  
Danial Danial ◽  
Muhammad Jamal Alwi
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Suitability Analysis ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Mangrove Area ◽  
The City ◽  
Fishing Area ◽  
Area Data

Strategy For Development of Untia Archipelago Fishing Area Based on Ecotourism In The City of Makassar This research was conducted from August 5, 2019 to September 5, 2019, aimed at identifying the potential of ecotourism in the Untia VAT Area mangrove ecosystem, analyzing the suitability of the Untia VAT Area mangrove ecotourism, and determining the strategy of developing mangrove ecotourism in the Untia VAT Area. Data collection was carried out through field surveys and interviews using questionnaires. Data analysis uses area suitability analysis for coastal tourism, mangrove tourism category and SWOT analysis. The results of this study indicate that the potential for ecotourism in the mangrove ecosystem Untia VAT Area is a mangrove area included in the appropriate category to be used as an ecotourism area. The strategy of developing mangrove ecotourism in the Untia PPN Region is to increase human resources (HR), planting abrasion-resistant mangrove species in a sustainable manner, procurement of facilities and infrastructure to support tourism activities, and good cooperation among policy makers.

scholarly journals Mapping the Internal and External Environments in Empowering Semanggi Batik Craftsmen in Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Susi Hardjati ◽  
Ananta Prathama ◽  
Kalvin Edo Wahyudi
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
City Government ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Production Scale ◽  
Document Collection ◽  
The City

Batik Semanggi is one of the typical batiks in Surabaya which has economic value for the community. However, the competitiveness of the clover batik business is relatively low. This study aims to identify the internal environmental conditions (strengths-weaknesses) and external (opportunities-threats) of the clover batik craftsmen as the basis for formulating a strategy to increase competitiveness. The study used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques focus group discussions (FGD), semi-structured interviews, observation and document collection. Informants were determined using a purposive method. The data analysis uses interactive models and SWOT analysis. The results showed several strengths that can encourage the floating of clover batik, namely the ability to make a capable batik, iconic distinctive motifs and organic batik technology. The opportunities that arise, namely export opportunities, support of the city government, support of other elements of society, and online marketing opportunities. While weaknesses include the number of craftsmen, low online marketing capabilities, motives not yet registered as intellectual property rights, limited production, and marketing volumes, traditional tools, and low capital. The threat that arises namely, the emergence of other motifs as a competitor batik, and batik printing production that offers cheaper prices with a larger production scale. The map of strengths and weaknesses and threats above are very useful as a material for formulating strategies in empowering clover batik craftsmen.

scholarly journals Contagious diseases in the Belgrade region

Stanovnistvo ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 36 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 125-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marko Kovacevic ◽  
Veljko Djerkovic ◽  
Dusan Pokorni
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Population Migration ◽  
Computer Data ◽  
Chicken Pox ◽  
Contagious Diseases ◽  
Computer Data Base ◽  
The City ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Individual Disease ◽  
Public Health Institute

Data from records on population affected by contagious diseases in the period from 1991 to 1996 are entered in the computer data base and are managed by the Epidemiology corps of the City Public Health Institute. These data are used to serve the operative needs of the epidemiological corps in order to control contagious diseases within the district. They are analysed to obtain an insight into the problem of contagious diseases in general, and each individual disease in particular, while monitoring the distribution of diseases by gender, age and commune. In the period from 1991 to 1996 no person in Belgrade was down with a particularly dangerous contagious disease. The lowest number of the diseased was registered in 1991 (14788) and the highest in 1994 (27368). In 1996, the number of the diseased was higher by 33% than in 1991. Among the most widely spread contagious diseases was chicken pox (its share ranging from 22.5% to 54.6%), contagious diarrhea (from 7.4% to 17.3%), salmonellosis (from 2.9% to 6.1%), angina (from 2.6% to 5.6%). In the period reviewed, the above four diseases were among the ten most frequently incurred contagious diseases. In the course of 1993, measles fell within the group of ten and acquired epidemic proportions. The disease affected 3524 inhabitants of Belgrade (44. 7% children below 14 years of age and 32% young people from 15 to 19 years of age). The epidemic was caused by the discontinuation of regular vaccination of children against measles caused by the shortage of imported vaccination and by population migration. In the same year, the epidemic of rubella also broke out. The epidemic extended to 1994 and 1995. A breakdown of the diseased by gender ranged from 51.0% to 52.9% for males and from 47.1 % to 49.0% for females. Majority of the diseased were in the age groups 5-9 and 0-4 years while the least number of the diseased were among the aged. The youngest population was most frequently affected by chicken pox (from 35.6% to 69.4% of the overall number of those stricken by the disease), contagious diarrhea (from 4.5% to 17.5%), salmonellosis (from 3.1% to 7.4% ), angina (from 3.4% to 9.7%) and scarlet fever (from 3.1% to 7.3%). During the period reviewed, 69 people died from contagious diseases. Mortality from contagious diseases was lowest in 1992 and 1993 (3.1 and 3.4 per 1,000,000). It gradually rose to reach the highest value in 1996 (12.6% per 1,000,000). The largest number of people affected was reported in the communes of Novi Beograd, Zemun and Cukarica.

scholarly journals THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF PUBLIC CATERING IN THE CONTEXT OF TOURIST CITY SPACE DEVELOPMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 975-981
Author(s):  
Ekaterina V. Vishnevskaya ◽  
Tatiana B. Klimova ◽  
Inna S. Koroleva ◽  
Olga K. Slinkova ◽  
Svetlana N. Yasenok
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
City Space ◽  
Public Catering ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Purpose: The modern city with its complex structure and dynamics is an important part of the tourist space, which has become especially attractive for travelers who tirelessly exploring the cultural heritage. Hotels, restaurants, amusement parks and other tourist infrastructure actively invading the urban environment changed the usual composition of the city. During the trip, tourists buy not only goods and services, they perceive the image of the city as a synthesis of impressions from the movement in the urban space, exploring it from different points of view, at different times of the day and in different seasons. Methodology: To assess the impact of environmental factors on the activities of catering enterprises of the Belgorod region and the quality of customer service, the authors proposed a method using STEP-analysis and SWOT-analysis. The analysis of environmental factors was carried out on the basis of the expert evaluation results conducted in two stages. Result: In tourism, the food infrastructure acts as an important element of entertainment and knowledge of local culture. Food is not just a common need of every person; tourists see it as entertainment and pleasure. Food of different peoples and even areas is usually very peculiar, so attractive to tourists. Catering infrastructure as an integral part of the hospitality industry should have a significant potential for adaptability, providing an opportunity for catering enterprises to respond quickly to frequent changes in the situation of the unstable tourism market, as well as to comply with the requirements of the destination brand. Applications: This research can be used for universities, teachers, and students. Novelty/Originality: In this research, the model of The Infrastructure of Public Catering In the Context of Tourist City Space Development is presented in a comprehensive and complete manner.

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