Towards measurable resilience: A novel framework tool for the assessment of resilience levels in slums. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Woolf, Simon; Twigg, John; Parikh, Priti; Karaoglou, Anna; Cheaib, Tarek
• Is Part Of: International journal of disaster risk reduction. Volume 19(2016)
• Page Start: 280
• Page End: 302
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Resilience -- Slum -- Community -- Framework -- Indicator -- Risk reduction; Emergency management -- Periodicals; Risk management -- Periodicals; Disaster relief -- Periodicals; Hazard mitigation -- Periodicals; 363.34
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2016.08.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2212-4209

Abstract

Abstract: This paper investigates the need for a generic technique to be applied in the assessment of resilience-related projects in slums – particularly for localised infrastructure at a community level – and proposes a novel framework tool for this purpose. The paper outlines the development of the framework tool, as well as its pilot testing on the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme in Kibera, Nairobi. The evaluation demonstrates an improvement in asset base, capacities and external resources for the community post intervention. The lack of land tenure was identified to be a key weakness and factor which impacted resilience of the local residents. Highlights: There is a need for a generic tool for the assessment of localised infrastructure at community level. The paper outlines the development of a framework which is then applied in a slum in Kenya. The added value of the framework is its application to informal settlements and the ease of use with limited data.