A 'Whole Systems' View of Vulnerability to Climatic Risks: The Case of the Urban Poor in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Haque, Anika Nasra
• Is Part Of: Progress in development studies. Volume 20:Number 2(2020:Apr.)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 118
• Publication Date: 2020-04
• Subjects: Climatic risk -- development -- Dhaka -- systems analysis -- urban poverty -- vulnerability; Economic development -- Periodicals; Development economics -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Periodicals; 307.14
• DOI: 10.1177/1464993420908094
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1464-9934

Abstract

The article aims to identify how varied factors (e.g., physical and socioeconomical) behind vulnerability of the urban poor in Dhaka's low-income settlements interact with each other to constitute their overall vulnerability. It addresses the complexity of the issues involved which cannot be understood by having partial look at their vulnerability. Hence, it suggests a 'whole systems' view to understand the underlying phenomenon. Data collected through mixed methods were analysed using a grounded theory-systems analysis approach. It identifies the reinforcing loops developed within the systems that strongly promote poverty traps and also identifies ways in which these vicious circles can be broken.