Role of Microfinance Tools in Disaster Risk Reduction: A primary research that suggests that poor mainly rely on themselves during disasters, and on community coping mechanism

Islam, Sirajul

ISBN 10: 3838383672 / ISBN 13: 9783838383675

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

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• Title: Role of Microfinance Tools in Disaster Risk Reduction: A primary research that suggests that poor mainly rely on themselves during disasters, and on community coping mechanism
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838383672
• ISBN 13: 9783838383675
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This paper presents survey findings from 2368 members in 500 households that were disaster victims, and 23 focus group discussions which took place in five districts in Bangladesh in June, and October, 2008. This study finds disasters to have some common negative effects on households as well as not all that declining trends as perceived generally. The research tentatively suggests, poor households under stressful conditions, either during or post-disaster situations mainly rely on themselves, and on community coping mechanism than to any public or private assistance. Both government and microfinance institutions provide little support to the people prepare for the onslaughts, or rehabilitation needs of the disaster victims.

About the Author

Sirajul Islam, 54, married, father of two children, is a Bangladeshi national, born in Rajshahi, now residing in Dhaka, and working as a consultant with INAFI Asia and Bangladesh, the country and Asia regional office of a the Netherlands based global microfinance network.