Strategic Governance of Flood and Drought Management: A Case Study of Zamboanga City, Philippines

Lopez, Iris Faye and Moreno, Frede (2024): Strategic Governance of Flood and Drought Management: A Case Study of Zamboanga City, Philippines.

Abstract

This study explores the strategic governance of flood and drought management in Zamboanga City, Philippines, through a detailed examination of decentralized governance structures, stakeholder engagement, resource management, and performance measurement. Using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions, the research assesses the effectiveness of current disaster management practices and identifies key challenges and opportunities for improvement. The findings reveal that while decentralized governance structures have enhanced local responsiveness, issues persist in clarity of roles, resource allocation, and inter-stakeholder coordination. The study highlights the need for clearer guidelines, improved stakeholder collaboration, and better integration of disaster risk reduction into development planning. Additionally, it underscores the importance of balancing market-oriented approaches with public accountability. The research provides actionable recommendations for enhancing disaster management strategies, including strengthening local capacities, fostering inclusive participation, and refining performance measurement systems. These insights contribute to the broader discourse on disaster governance and offer practical guidance for policymakers and practitioners seeking to improve resilience and effectiveness in flood and drought management.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Disaster management, Flood management, Drought management, Decentralized governance, Stakeholder engagement, Resource allocation, Performance measurement, Zamboanga City, Philippines
• Subjects: A - General Economics and Teaching > A1 - General Economics; H - Public Economics > H0 - General; H - Public Economics > H7 - State and Local Government ; Intergovernmental Relations; H - Public Economics > H8 - Miscellaneous Issues; L - Industrial Organization > L0 - General; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M0 - General; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M1 - Business Administration; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development; Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q0 - General; Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q5 - Environmental Economics; Z - Other Special Topics > Z0 - General; Z - Other Special Topics > Z1 - Cultural Economics ; Economic Sociology ; Economic Anthropology

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