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article · Jàmbá Journal of Disaster Risk Studies

Adaptive capacity to reduce disaster risks in informal settlements

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Abstract

This study strengthens the intergovernmental structures and public participation to reduce disaster risks in communities. This study discourages a silos mentality and encourages coordination between government departments to identify root causes by applying the pressure and release model for effective disaster risk reduction.

Research topics

  • Urban and Rural Development Challenges
  • Disaster Management and Resilience
  • Legal Issues in South Africa

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.4102/jamba.v16i1.1488

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