Strengthening Capacity in Disaster Waste Management in Vanuatu

This paper explores the effectiveness of a training program in strengthening the capacity of disaster waste management (DWM) in Vanuatu, drawing on an action research project undertaken during the delivery of a Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Port Vila and Ifira Island. The researchers gathere...

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Published in:Sustainability 2022-10, Vol.14 (20), p.13505
Main Authors: Ahmed, Iftekhar, Johnson, Thomas, Fuller, Sascha, Guinto, Ma Bella, Sagapolutele, Faafetai
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Climate change
Cooperation
Cost recovery
Disaster management
Disaster recovery
Disasters
Emergency preparedness
Empowerment
Feedback
Refuse and refuse disposal
Research projects
Strengthening
Sustainability
Time management
Waste management
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Summary:This paper explores the effectiveness of a training program in strengthening the capacity of disaster waste management (DWM) in Vanuatu, drawing on an action research project undertaken during the delivery of a Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Port Vila and Ifira Island. The researchers gathered feedback through questionnaires, host group discussions, and park sheets from the participants. This feedback was used to inform revisions of the Disaster Waste Management Handbook to be provided to participants, and to understand the potential benefits for similar programs in other countries across the Pacific Region. The ToT proved to be well-received by participants with 64.7% of the participants giving a rating of “Excellent” and the remaining participants rating it “Good”. It demonstrated to be a cost-effective mode of training with scalability and promoted self-reliance and empowerment of the community. Key challenges in the delivery included time management, and internet connectivity disruptions. By addressing these key challenges and with further research to ensure that it is context-specific, the ToT model could be used effectively to strengthen DWM capacity in other Pacific Island nations.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su142013505