Collapsing Gracefully: Making a Built Environment that is Fit for the Future

Vale, Brenda; García, Emilio; Vale, Robert

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-77783-8

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“…This geographical dispersion is presented in Figure 1. The precise period the community came into being is not explicitly known; however, as of the 18th century, there are records of fishing activities and social interaction in the community (Garcia et al, 2021). Half of the population lives on water and others on land.…”

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The impact of flooding on poor communities in Lagos State, Nigeria: The case of the Makoko urban settlement

Lawanson

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Ibrahim

2022

J Flood Risk Management

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The impacts of flooding on socioeconomic outcomes have become a global concern for governments, policymakers, and international organizations alike. The situation is particularly challenging in developing nations where poor communities are more vulnerable to the impacts of flooding. Consequently, this study investigated the impact of flooding on poor communities and poverty levels in Africa with particular reference to the Makoko community in Lagos State, South-West Region of Nigeria. A survey design was employed with the collection of data through an environmental structured audio interview questionnaire (ESAIQ). Three Hundred and Fifty-Eight participants located in the core six district areas of the community took part in the research. The impacts of flooding were found to be negative and a significant impediment to community development. Flooding was found to aggravate poverty levels and negatively impact educational status and community development. This study recommends more community-based approaches to help raise awareness and support the co-development of interventions that can help improve resilience.

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