Community Participation Helps Government in Flood Disaster Management by Dr. DewiSulistyani, MM.,M.Si, Scientific Research Journal (Scirj), Volume IV, Issue IX, September 2016 Edition

Scirj Volume IV, Issue IX, September 2016 Edition
ISSN: 2201-2796

Community Participation Helps Government in Flood Disaster Management

Dr. DewiSulistyani, MM.,M.Si

Abstract: Flood is a major problem in DKI Jakarta and it reoccurs every year, resulting in material losses and disrupts business activity in this capital city of Indonesia. It is the obligation of governments to cope with the flood problems so the loss is minimized. The purpose of this research is to find a model of community participation that can help the government to overcome the floods in DKI Jakarta. This research used quantitative approach, with population of 1.613, 321 samples and linear regression model with coefficient of determination technique analysis. The results of this study showed that community participation can influence the effectiveness of flood disaster management in DKI Jakarta up to 61,76%. That’s why the society must be empowered and given a space to participate by taking into account economic factors, political, social, culture and education. They must also be given the knowledge and regular training and ongoing in handling the flood disaster.

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Search Terms: Community Participation, Flood

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