Community Empowerment and Disaster Resilience: The Path to Institutionalizing Grassroots Governance in the Philippines
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The study focuses on the emergence of Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committees (BDRRMCs) as pivotal entities, symbolizing a shift towards a more inclusive, community-driven approach. These grassroots structures, comprising community members, local officials, and stakeholders, play crucial roles in decision-making, risk assessment, and disaster response planning. Despite notable progress, challenges persist, including power imbalances, gender disparities, and socioeconomic differences, necessitating targeted interventions for inclusive governance. Best practices, such as education programs and effective communication, empower communities, fostering a culture of preparedness. Policy implications stress the importance of comprehensive guidelines prioritizing inclusivity, gender equality, and community empowerment. Allocating resources for capacity-building and integrating grassroots perspectives into national and local disaster risk management plans are vital steps for sustainable grassroots governance. This study contributes insights to the discourse on community resilience, providing policymakers and practitioners with a roadmap for fostering effective grassroots governance structures in CBDRM initiatives.
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