Do microfinance institutes help slum-dwellers in coping with frequent disasters? An agent-based modelling study

Joshi, Mitali Yeshwant; Flacke, Johannes; Schwarz, Nina

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101627

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“…Also, they are mainly accommodated by rural migrants and urban poor. Joshi et al (2020) emphasized that slum-dwellers are particularly vulnerable to disasters because of the lack of infrastructure and dilapidated housing conditions.…”

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An overview of the state of urban resilience in Iran

Moradpour

Ahmad²,

Hataminejad³

et al. 2022

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Purpose In Iran, the frequent occurrence of disasters has always been a major problem. In recent decades, disasters have created considerable challenges, especially in cities. Hence, understanding the levels of urban resilience (UR) and planning for addressing vulnerabilities plays a key role in the era of increasing risks and uncertainties. The present study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of resilience of Iranian cities. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review method was used to determine how resilient Iranian cities are. To find relevant studies, the authors searched Iranian and international databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, SID and Magiran. There was no restriction on the inclusion date, meaning that all papers published up until September 16, 2021 were considered for inclusion. The PRISMA framework was used for literature search and selection and, finally, 153 studies focused on 52 cities of Iran were selected for the systematic review. Findings In general, the results showed that the level of resilience was low in Iranian cities. Also, informal settlements, worn-out urban fabrics and the central parts of cities showed lower resilience than other parts. Originality/value The results of the study can be used to inform municipal authorities, urban planners and non-governmental organizations of the actions that need to be taken to enhance the resilience of Iranian cities.

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An overview of the state of urban resilience in Iran

Moradpour

Ahmad²,

Hataminejad³

et al. 2022

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“…Different studies suggest that the financial inclusion leads to sustainable social economic and environmental development [17]. Likewise, inclusive finance has been suggested as the most critical element that increases the income of poor families inclusively [18], having the ability to increase slum-dwellers' coping capacity in times of frequent disasters [19].…”

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Financial Inclusion, Socioeconomic Disaster Risks and Sustainable Mountain Development: Empirical Evidence from the Karakoram Valleys of Pakistan

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Does financial inclusion contribute to sustainable mountain development by providing access to financial resources and creating economic opportunities for poor mountain people? Keeping this question in mind, the present study aimed to investigate the nexus between financial inclusion and improvement in the living standards of mountain people, and reduction in socioeconomic disaster risks (economic poverty, multidimensional poverty and income inequality). For empirical investigation, the study employed Quasi Experimental Designs, Foster, Greer and Thorbecke poverty measures, Alkire et al. methodology, Gini Index and Quintile technique to assess the impact of financial inclusion on the living standards and reduction of economic poverty, multidimensional poverty and income inequality, respectively. We used the Logistic Regression technique to identify major drivers of socioeconomic disaster risks in the study area. The study collected quantitative and qualitative household level data from 424 households through structured questionnaires using multistage sampling technique for analysis. The findings of the study revealed a positive synergy among inclusive finance and living standards and a negative connection between financial inclusion and socioeconomic disaster risks in the Karakoram valleys of Pakistan. The logistic regression results also recognized financial inclusion as a potential determinant of economic poverty reduction. However, financial inclusion as a potential tool to eradicate multidimensional poverty in the study area showed insignificant results. These findings can help policy-makers and other stakeholders to understand the dynamics of socioeconomic disaster risks and the role of financial inclusion in their reduction to accomplish sustainable mountain development in the Karakoram valleys of Pakistan.

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Getting private investment in adaptation to work: Effective adaptation, value, and cash flows

Barrett,

Chaitanya

2023

Global Environmental Change

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Do microfinance institutes help slum-dwellers in coping with frequent disasters? An agent-based modelling study

Cited by 7 publications

References 67 publications

An overview of the state of urban resilience in Iran

An overview of the state of urban resilience in Iran

Financial Inclusion, Socioeconomic Disaster Risks and Sustainable Mountain Development: Empirical Evidence from the Karakoram Valleys of Pakistan

Getting private investment in adaptation to work: Effective adaptation, value, and cash flows

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