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Modelling social vulnerability in sub-Saharan West Africa using a geographical information system
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)
In recent times, disasters and risk management have gained significant attention, especially with increasing awareness of the risks and increasing impact of natural and other hazards especially in the developing world. ...
Environmental challenges posed by veld fires in fragile regions: the case of the Bulilima and Mangwe districts in southern Zimbabwe
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)
This original research confronted challenges to environmental management and sustainability posed by veld fires in the Bulilima and Mangwe Districts of Matabeleland in the South Province in southern Zimbabwe. Veld fires ...
From 'government' to 'governance'’: tensions in disaster-resilience leadership in Zimbabwe
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)
This article examines the challenges that disaster leadership faces to move away from a
top-down, command-and-control style to distributed leadership. The article challenges the
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction ...
Everyday hazards and vulnerabilities amongst backyard dwellers: a case study of Vredendal North, Matzikama Municipality, South Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)
The populations of many small towns in South Africa continue to expand unmatched by
parallel economic growth, entrenching high levels of poverty. The town of Vredendal, located
close to the national route between Namibia ...