Browsing by Subject "vulnerability"
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Coping strategies among the food–insecure household in Malawi, a case of female and male–headed household in south eastern of Malawi
(Social Sciences Research Society, 2017)Food insecurity remains a serious concern in most developing countries. The fact that so many households are considered to be food insecure makes pertinent the question as to how these households survive. As food is vital ... -
The disaster risk reduction educational programme for primary schools in the City of Tshwane : a critical analysis
(North-West University, 2011)The last three decades have seen an increase in the severity and impact which disasters have had on society. This has necessitated a radical shift in thinking pertaining to the prevention and mitigation of the impact of ... -
An exploration of commercial and subsistence farmers climate change adaption strategies in the Ditsobotla-local municipality, North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing the agricultural sectors of developing countries during the 21st century. The vulnerability of South African farmers, and more specifically those located in the Ditsobotla ... -
Family influence on youth disaster risk and vulnerability perceptions in a South African context
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Youth is among groups that are mostly affected by disasters with impacts ranging from psychological, to physical, socioeconomic and educational. Yet, there are still some gaps during policy-making and Disaster Risk Reduction ... -
Forced labour : the protection of illegal migrant workers in South Africa
(North-West University, 2019)Illegal immigrants have been said to be one of the most vulnerable and precarious groups in society. This vulnerable position creates many problems for illegal immigrants, of which forced labour is one. This research aims ... -
A gendered approach to drought coping mechanisms : a case of the Lubombo Region, Swaziland
(North-West University, 2018)In the Lubombo region of Swaziland, one-third (300 000) of Swazis are living through the devastating impacts of drought on both their livelihoods and the environment they depend on. Drought, which has become recurrent, ... -
Gendered approach toward Disaster Risk Reduction: case study of Chobe District, Botswana
(North-West University, 2019)Available research shows an increase in the frequency and intensity of weather and climate-related hazards across the globe. This trend is leading to an increase in the occurrence of disasters and heightened disaster risk, ... -
Towards a disaster risk assessment methodology for communities underlain by dolomite
(Emerald Group Publishing, 2013)Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to provide a robust and simple methodology for disaster risk management officials to assess the total disaster risk posed by dolomite in urban areas of South Africa. Design/methodo ...