The institutional intervention of disaster risk management as a territorial development strategy in the Chillanes canton

Canton Chillanes is a territory vulnerable to natural and anthropogenic risks. For this reason, institutional intervention is critical to meet the population's needs. However, the reality is different since the territory under study does not have the assistance of the local Risk Management Unit...

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Published in:Bionatura Journal 2024-06, Vol.1 (2), p.1-14
Main Authors: Ramírez Chimbo, Carlos, Villacis Taco, Luis, Paucar Camacho, Abelardo Abelardo, Heredia Logroño, Pablo, Arguello Montero, Tania, Ganan García, Josselyn, Rea Hinojosa, Tania
Format: Article
Language:eng ; spa
Subjects:
Decision making
Disasters
Emergency preparedness
Land use planning
Municipal government
Population studies
Strategic planning
Sustainable development
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Summary:Canton Chillanes is a territory vulnerable to natural and anthropogenic risks. For this reason, institutional intervention is critical to meet the population's needs. However, the reality is different since the territory under study does not have the assistance of the local Risk Management Unit (UGR) despite its vulnerability. In this context, the study's objective is to know the institutional reality regarding the process under study and the population's perception of disaster risks. For this purpose, descriptive, documentary, and field research were conducted to determine a representative sample of the population under study and analyze information provided by those involved in Risk Management of the Decentralized Autonomous Government (GAD) of Chillanes. The results show that almost 100% of those surveyed indicate no adequate risk management and that at least 80% are unaware of the territory's vulnerability to adverse events. Despite this background, the municipal entity's RGU has not been strengthened, becoming one of the leading institutional weaknesses. Keywords: Hazards; institutional strengthening; risk management; governance; processes; risk reduction.
ISSN:3020-7886
3020-7886
DOI:10.70099/BJ/2024.01.02.7