Adapting the capacities and vulnerabilities approach: a gender analysis tool

Birks, Lauren; Powell, Christopher D.; Hatfield, Jennifer

doi:10.1093/heapro/daw032

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“…Similar to the differences between warehouse versus home deliveries, resource allocation, prioritization and dispatch decisions to help victims of domestic violence need to be reevaluated. Gender analysis methodologies from social sciences such as the capacities and vulnerabilities approach (CVA) developed to identify and understand gender inequalities and social power differentials in areas in need of humanitarian interventions can be adapted and applied to epidemics and pandemics (Birks et al, 2017). Research methodologies from the field of HLSCM should be used together with social science methodologies such as the CVA to develop novel problem modeling approaches that are sensitive to equality and equity.…”

Section: Intersection Of Ethics and Operations Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Serving vulnerable populations under the threat of epidemics and pandemics

Sokat

Altay

2021

JHLSCM

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PurposeEpidemics and pandemics can result in sudden morbidity and mortality as well as social and economic disruption. However, the humanitarian logistics and supply chain management (HLSCM) field has been mostly focusing on life saving operations after natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes. There is no research within the HLSCM literature neither on the unique properties of vulnerable groups, nor their underlying risk factors or how to mitigate them. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the uniqueness of some vulnerable groups and motivated us to conduct a structured literature review to identify research needs in HLSCM with regards to vulnerable populations.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conduct a systematic review of literature on the intersection of epidemics/pandemics, humanitarian operations and vulnerable populations. They utilize the Scopus database to search for peer-reviewed journal articles published in English. Our search results in 366 articles which we reduced to 139 after filtering.FindingsThere is no research within the HLSCM literature on the unique properties of various vulnerable populations. The authors show that HLSCM scholars can contribute to literature by investigating operational and logistical challenges of serving vulnerable populations through multi-disciplinary research, research on the intersection of public health and supply chain management, research on the intersection of ethics and operations management, and research on cross-sectoral partnerships.Research limitations/implicationsThe authors’ work is limited to peer-reviewed journal articles published in English. They did not include books, conference proceedings and think-tank or NGO reports. However, the authors do recognize that these sources can be very valuable.Originality/valueTo best of authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to review the literature on vulnerable populations under the threat of epidemics and pandemics.

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Section: Intersection Of Ethics and Operations Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Serving vulnerable populations under the threat of epidemics and pandemics

Sokat

Altay

2021

JHLSCM

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“…In addition, when conducting gender analysis, tools may help to help community engagement and to provide a framework to ensure that gender issues are assessed. 31 The results of assessments provided by gender analysis tools can assist decision-makers to reduce gender-based vulnerabilities and strengthen women's and men's capacities to achieve a postdisaster-resilient community.…”

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Developing a Valid and Reliable Gender Analysis Tool Applied in Disaster Management: A Community-Based Survey

Sohrabizadeh

Shabanikiya

Kavousi

et al. 2020

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Objectives: Women and men are assigned roles and responsibilities based on their gender in all contexts. Measuring gender-based differences through gender analysis can help understand who will be at greater risk in disasters. Thus, the present study is aimed to develop a valid and reliable gender analysis tool to collect accurate and necessary gender-disaggregated information in disaster-affected regions. Methods: A mix method approach using qualitative and quantitative studies was applied for conducting this study. A total of 20 people affected by the earthquakes and floods and 10 key informants were interviewed in the qualitative stage. The validity and reliability of the tool were measured using the experts as well as women and men living in the destroyed villages of Razavi Khorasan province during the quantitative stage. The Graneheim approach and SPSS software were used to analyze the data collected in both stages. Results: At the first stage, 7 categories were extracted from the data, namely, livelihood status, social status, health, household/family management, reconstruction, welfare and educational facilities, and disaster prevention. The results of content validity ratio (0.69) and content validity index (0.88) confirmed that the tool is valid. The amount of Cronbach’s alpha (0.75) and test-retest (0.83) examination indicated that the tool was also reliable. The results of content validity and reliability measurements approved that the gender analysis tool can be applied for postdisaster gender analysis surveys. Conclusions: It is highly suggested to use the information provided by the gender analysis tool for future disaster management plans, programs, and policies in health systems.

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“…The capacities and vulnerabilities approach (CVA) is a framework that critically considers roles, responsibilities and power dynamics in a particular community and seeks to meet a social need of that particular community (Birks et al , 2017). The original intent of the CVA was to guide humanitarian intervention and disaster preparedness (Wisner, 2016); hence we adapted this framework to focus on identifying and addressing why people have failed to adopt the use of CSA-TIMPs and the rationale for the lack of inclusion of CSA issues in the national policy of the country of study.…”

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“…One of the strengths of the CVA approach is that it encourages long-term perspectives while focusing on sustainability. It also examines social interaction and by analysing vulnerabilities, it will prevent the situation whereby the maintenance of status-quo ante is being promoted (Birks et al , 2017). In order words, CVA clamours for desired change, and it can be used for planning so as to assess change (from status-quo ante).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Promoting uptake and integration of climate smart agriculture technologies, innovations and management practices into policy and practice in Nigeria

Ifeanyi-obi

Issa

Aderinoye-Abdulwahab

et al. 2022

IJCCSM

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Purpose This study aims to explore possible ways to promote uptake and integration of climate-smart agriculture (CSA)-Technologies, Innovations and Management Practices (TIMPS) into policy and practice in Nigeria through the development of actionable roadmaps to facilitate the process. Design/methodology/approach Two hundred and fifty-two stakeholders for the policy discourse and survey were purposively drawn from both government and private agencies, NGOs and community-based associations from the six geo-political zones of the country. Data collection was done using a mixed method comprising questionnaire administration, in-depth interviews and panel discussion. Data collected was summarised using descriptive statistics. Findings The major findings were lack of existing policies on CSA, lack of farmers’ awareness of CSA-TIMPs, neglect of extension programmes that can help to enlighten farmers on the importance of CSA and insufficient extension personnel to cater for farmers’ needs. Challenges to CSA-TIMPs uptake in Nigeria were: insufficient funding and support by government in programme planning and implementation, policy inconsistencies and poor farmers’ attitude and resistance to change. Practical implications This research will facilitate CSA uptake and integration through the provision of data for informed decision and action by the responsible agencies. Originality/value Suggested actionable roadmaps across the zones were robust awareness campaign and advocacy on uptake of CSA-TIMPs through e-extension, community TV/radio in local dialects; revitalisation of policy programmes such as monthly meetings should be reintroduced and creation of CSA Departments/Stations in each state; increased budget allocation to a minimum of 10% for agriculture, revitalisation of Researchers-Extension Agents-Farmers Linkage, employment of qualified extension agents and retraining of extension agents.

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Adapting the capacities and vulnerabilities approach: a gender analysis tool

Cited by 10 publications

References 8 publications

Serving vulnerable populations under the threat of epidemics and pandemics

Serving vulnerable populations under the threat of epidemics and pandemics

Developing a Valid and Reliable Gender Analysis Tool Applied in Disaster Management: A Community-Based Survey

Promoting uptake and integration of climate smart agriculture technologies, innovations and management practices into policy and practice in Nigeria

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