Coping strategies of displaced flood Victims: the case of dire dawa
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2011-06
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Addis Ababauniversity
Abstract
The main aim of this study was to explore post crisis coping strategies of the 2006 flooddisplaced
victims of Dire-Dawa in the three resettlement camps (Jerba, Gende, and Mariam
sefer). The study intended to look at the challenges victims face to cope, the coping strategies
employed and their outcomes, and finally the influential factors behind the choice of coping
mechanisms. As a theoretical framework, sustainable livelihood framework (SLF) was employed
To this end, out of a total of 624 flood-displaced victims in the three resettlement camps, 18%
were selected proportionally for the purpose of this study. Accordingly, 112 respondents were
selected. To achieve the objectives mentioned, data were gathered through questionnaire, key
informant interview, focus group discussion and observation. The questionnaire was distributed
for all 112 sample respondents; FGD was conducted with 16 of the participants of this study. In
addition, to cross-check the results of the survey, interview was made with 7 key informants
(women, leaders of the resettlement camps, and chair person of the Dire Dawa DPPA bureau).
The data obtained through questionnaire were analyzed using simple descriptive statistical
methods such as frequencies, percentages, charts, tables, and graphs. For the qualitative
analysis (for the data obtained through focus group discussions, key informant interview,
observation, open-ended questions) direct quotes and discussions were made.
Results of the study revealed that, economic, social/organizational and cultural coping
mechanisms were employed in response to challenges exerted by flood incidence. The
social/organizational and cultural coping strategies were found to be the most effective whereas
some of the economic coping mechanisms were found to be least effective (e.g. children
involvement in livelihood activities). The researcher of this study recommends that mechanisms
should be designed by city administration and NGOs to avert the consequent problems of those
coping strategies which have undesirable outcome (reduction of meals, children school dropout).
The communities studied should also be benefited from micro credit services so as to diversify
income generating activities and ensure sustainable livelihood
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case of dire dawa