‘Stakeholder Participation in Climate Change Adaptation in Chadereka Ward 1 of Muzarabani Rural District in Zimbabwe’
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 2
Abstract
Stakeholder participation in climate change adaptation is critical the world over. This enhances sustainability of rural livelihoods given the adverse climatic conditions currently experienced. A focus on a local area serves as benchmark for great inferences of the scenario at national, regional and global scales. Thus, the choice of Chadereka Ward 1 of Muzarabani Rural District in Zimbabwe for this paper was not equivocal. For sustainable socio-economic transformation in developing countries there is need to constantly interact with matter leading to place specific climate change adaptation strategies. Currently, technological innovations to mitigate the climatic disaster still need more action and publication. Thus, the purpose of this paper was to establish the role of stakeholders in climate variability and change adaptation, a major constraint to the goal of sustainable socio-economic transformation. The Ward, being marginal in Zimbabwe is one of the hardest hit by climate variability and change which cripple the rural livelihoods in the area. Who are the stakeholders in climate change adaptation in Chadereka? What contribution do they make in reducing the problem and fostering sustainable socio-economic transformation? A mixed methodology approach (qualitative and quantitative) was used to gather data for providing answers to the questions. Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 21, descriptive statistics and content quote technique were used to analyse the data. The research established that the main stakeholders include the community members, the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), academics from universities, the traditional leaders, and the governmental officials. These in their various capacities contribute differently in promoting the adaptation strategies in the area ranging from education on best practices to the provision of implements for use. Structural and non -structural adaptation measures key to socio-economic transformation are considered in the area.
Authors and Affiliations
Albert Manyani, Urmilla Bob
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