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Collaborative risk governance in informal urban areas : the case of Wallacedene temporary relocation area

Zweig, Patricia J. (AOSIS Publishing, 2017)

Community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM) is an emancipatory approach that aims to empower local communities in reducing their own risks. A community risk assessment (CRA) is an essential element of CBDRM, incorporating ...
Everyday hazards and vulnerabilities amongst backyard dwellers : a case study of Vredendal North, Matzikama Municipality, South Africa

Zweig, Patricia J. (AOSIS Publishing, 2015-11)

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 ...