AN ASSESSMENT OF PROMOTING FLOOD RESILIENT COMMUNITY PROJECT IN SATKHIRA DISTRICT

Abstract

The research is produced from the final evaluation of Nablok managed project titled 'Promoting Flood Resilient Community (PFRC) Project ' implemented in flood and waterlogged affected Tala upazila of Satkhira district, Bangladesh from July 2014 to December 20 15, financed by Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, Germany. The research intended to assess household's vulnerability and the project's effectiveness in building flood resilience of the community. The study also proposed to compare household's disaster empowerment level between periods of before and after implementing the project The research interviewed 114 randomly selected households, out of 2136 project beneficiary households, and carried two FOD sessions. Result showed that the overall mean vulnerability score was 43.39 out of maximum 100, where households were the most vulnerable in material aspect, followed by attitudinal and institutional vulnerability. Project components were in line with vulnerabilities other flood-affected people. The project facilities and process were relevant and appropriate. To fight against disaster, beneficiary households were more empowered in 2016 than 2013 disaster empowerment value. The research suggested taking measures for income safety by diversifying non-agricultural activities in the locality. The research also suggested excavation and proper management of local canals, rivers and sluice gates for better flood control and resilience.