The importance of Community Participation for Post-Disaster Rehabilitation

The importance of Community Participation for Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and reconstruction (PDRR): A study on community perspective

Asiri D VitharanaRoll NO 37

M. A. Second Semester

ContentIntroductionResearch objectivesConceptual FrameworkMethodologyFindings and discussion Conclusion

Introduction The recent natural disaster in Nepal has significant

impact on the communities as they are more vulnerable to disasters within its developing context.

many national and international organizations focus on post disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction of the community

in order to implement an effective and efficient Rehabilitation and Reconstruction process, the authorities should create opportunities for the locals to involve in the process

However, the processes used by government and other key recovery agencies to interact with communities are critical

Research objectivesGeneral Objectives

To investigate the importance of community participation in Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (PDRR) process in Katmandu, Nepal

Specific Objectives1. To study the need of post disaster Rehabilitation and

reconstruction process in Katmandu, Nepal. 2. To establish an understanding of the perception of local

community about the importance of public participation for Rehabilitation and reconstruction process in Katmandu, Nepal.

3. To investigate the possible contributions and constraints of community participation in post-disaster Rehabilitation and reconstruction process.

Source: Developed by author based on FEMA (2011, p.3 )

Conceptual FrameworkWhole community approach

MethodologyResearch Design : Mixed Methodology

Qualitative dataQuantitative data

Study AreaBasantapur : ward no 23 and 24Sakhu : ward no 9 and 11

Data analyzing Thematic Analysis computer assisted Quantitative data analysis (SPSS)

Limitationsthe lack of resources and economic situation, language barrierTime limitation

Research Tools and sampling method

Findings and discussion :Demographic Characteristics of DataSex:

Age:

Residence Time:

Findings1. Post disaster Rehabilitation and reconstruction

process I. If needs of PDRR are been addressed and achieved..II. Assessment of the community needs on Post Disaster

situation 2. Perception of local community about community

participation for PDRR processI. satisfied with the opportunity have been given to participate

for the rehabilitation and reconstruction processII. If communities should come together for the rehabilitation

and reconstruction processIII. Willingness to be involved in post disaster rehabilitation and

reconstruction processIV. Participation Method

3. Possible contributions and constraints of local community in post-disaster Rehabilitation and reconstruction process.

1. Post disaster Rehabilitation and reconstruction process

In case of Nepal post disaster situation, PDRR is been conducted by basically three groups:

Government (Local Governments)International and local Non-Governmental

Organizations (Including foreign volunteers)Community Organizations (Including

community members)

If there is a PDRR process by government:

Availability of Post Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Process

Youth workApart from the work done by government and other

organizations, the process done by the community members including community groups and youths are significant.

Especially the work done by the Nepali youth is been significantly identified by community and other organizations.

As mentioned by a volunteer from Denmark it was impressive to see the work done by the youth. "I was impressed by the work done by Nepali youth. They took so much initiative, they started to work on their own for relief work and eventually they formed groups. "Yellow House" is a great example. They coordinated very effectively. The government was so slow and INGOs and NGOs were disappointed but were so much impressed with the youths. I think young people feel an obligation to help each other's" (Field Research, 2015 [SSI]),

1.2. Assessment of the community needs on Post Disaster situation

Reconstruction process

Need of Reconstruction Process

Needs of the Community in research areas

2. Perception of local community about community participation for PDRR process2.1. satisfied with the opportunity you have

been given to participate

2.2. Communities should come together for the rehabilitation and reconstruction process

2.3. Willing to be involved in post disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction process in your community

2.4. Participation Method

3. Possible contributions and constraints of local community in post-disaster Rehabilitation and reconstruction process.

3.1. Possible contributions of Community Participation for PDRR process1. Lobbying: as a means of participating to decision making

process and providing and accessing information from the community to government and vice versa.

2. Encourage owner driven process in post disaster situation which is known as bottom up process

3. Improve the recognition of community capabilities and needs in post disaster Nepal.

4. Empower local Action and integrate local and community leaders for effective and efficient PDRR process.

5. Contribute to reduce corruptions (accountability and transparency) and maintain community assets.

3.2. Constraints and Challenges for community participation

Lack of good governance processLack of LeadershipLack of information lack of Man powerCast system and self oriented

community attitude

Conclusion Research findings reveled that there is a lack of proper PDRR

process and the needs of the communities has not been addressed.

There is high demand and need for proper reconstruction process with the concern towards historical and socio cultural value of the society in study areas.

the community members are not satisfied with the opportunity has been given to participate in the PDRR process.

researcher could raise the important of community participation in post disaster Nepal as communities have positive impact with participation to implement PDRR process effectively and efficiently.

in order to implement successful PDRR process the hindrance, constrains and challenges also should be address within any action plan or rehabilitation and reconstruction process