Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Financial Mechanisms in Women’s Disaster Resilience in the Coastal City of Mahajanga, Madagascar
- Kanto Ingotiana Razanajatovo, University of Mahajanga
Summary:
Mahajanga, located in northwest Madagascar, is a coastal city where cyclones, erratic rainfall, drought, and floods are intensifying. Consequently, the population is facing risks and becoming more vulnerable. A large number of studies have claimed the unequal effect of the changing climate, with women being more vulnerable compared to men due to their crucial role within the household. Financial mechanism has been identified earlier as a pivotal means to socioeconomically build adaptation, which therefore inevitably leads to the effectiveness of these tools in responding to the real needs of the women users. The lack of data at the local level on climate change is hindering any effective plan for building resilience in the socioeconomic context. This research explores how different financial mechanisms support women to socioeconomically cope with disasters. To do so, we proceed to socioeconomic risk and vulnerability analysis of 810 women across 27 neighborhoods before comparing financial mechanism effectivity using a set of criteria.
This research was part of a multi-country research initiative led by the Global Disaster Preparedness Center of the American Red Cross. Access all final publications here.