COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN DISASTER MITIGATION IN KUTAI BARAT REGENCY, EAST KALIMANTAN PROVINCE, INDONESIA

Authors: Magdalena Audrey*, Yonathan Palinggi & Ida Bagus Made Agung Dwijatenaya

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to examine empirical data on the type, degree, and dynamics of community involvement in disaster mitigation initiatives as well as the factors that encourage and hinder community involvement. This study was carried out in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan Province’s Kutai Barat Regency. A qualitative research design was employed in this study. The findings demonstrate that community involvement in disaster mitigation has taken many different forms in Kutai Barat Regency. The dynamics of community engagement are significantly impacted by disaster experience, even while this level of participation stays at the consultative and functional level. Communities that are directly affected typically have greater awareness and readiness. Local knowledge, social capital, and a cooperative culture are important elements that encourage community involvement; on the other hand, information access, disaster literacy, and fatalistic views of disasters are obstacles. Based on these results, the study suggests that the Regional Disaster Management Agency and local governments expand training and outreach related to disaster mitigation, include communities in planning, and create efficient risk communication systems. Additionally, it is imperative that village administrations set aside funds for preparedness initiatives and promote community involvement through village discussions. It is anticipated that this will boost regional catastrophe resilience by increasing community involvement in disaster mitigation.

Keywords: Disaster mitigation, Community participation, Disaster vulnerability, Social capital

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