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- Summary:
- This document presents cost benefit analysis (CBA) for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR). While the analysis is based on the case of Kailali, Nepal it aims at being applicable to other DRR cases. The study has two major purposes: (i) to assess the cost effectiveness of the Kailali DRR Initiatives (KDDRI); (2) to create a quantitative methodology for assessing the cost effectiveness of community-based DRR projects that has general applicability. It employs several social science research methods including structured surveys, field visits, and interviews, along with a mathematical model and computer program for data analysis. The KDRRI project, which was implemented in six communities of the Far-Western Development Region of Nepal (November 2007 through April 2009), aimed at establishing safer communities through local capacity building and training, development of early warning systems, small-scale mitigation, education, and the facilitation of coordination (p.8). In the methodology section of this paper (pages 11-17), both quantitative and qualitative techniques are outlined. The qualitative section lays out the survey and interview methods used to gather information from the Disaster Preparedness Committee and project managers. As a quantitative method, the Community-based Sigmoid Exponential Disaster Risk (CSEDR) CBA model is used. Table iii on page 18 shows the raw data and cost-benefit ratios for the KDRRI project. The study finds a cost-benefit ratio of 3.49, meaning that for every Euro spent on community-based DRR, there are 3.49 Euros in economic benefits. Qualitatively, the study found important improvements in social cohesion, education, community empowerment, number of lives saved, and broader impacts on economic capital. ( English )
- Subject:
- Disaster Risk Reduction ( English )
- Subject:
- Cost-Benefit Analysis ( English )
- Scope and Content:
- Foreword p. 3; Executive Summary p. 4; Introduction p. 5; Theoretical Approaches to Community-Based CBAs p. 6; Project Context p. 8; Methodology p. 11; Results and Interpretation p. 18; Conclusions p. 22 ( English )
- Citation/Reference:
- White, B.A., Rorick, M.M. (2010). Cost-benefit analysis for community-based disaster risk reduction in Kailali, Nepal. Mercy Corps.
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- FI13042452
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