THE ASSESSEMENT OF COMMUNITY PARTICPATION IN FLOOD DISASTER MITIGATION:THE CAUSE OF DALE WOREDA, AWADA KEBELE, CENTERAL SIDAMA ZONE, SIDAMA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract

This research was conducted on community participation in flood disaster mitigation in Dale woreda, particularly Awada Kebele. The main objective of this research was to assess community participation in flood disaster mitigation, the current situation and future fates, indicate the cause and consequence of flood disasters, and find a possible solution for those problems. The method of data collection includes both primary and secondary data. The primary data was collected from Dale, particularly Awada Kebele, using interviews and from households using questionnaires and field observation. The secondary data was collected by reviewing available documents such as books, websites, and published materials. Furthermore, the research findings indicate that to mitigate or reduce a factor in the flooding disaster in Dale woreda, especially Awada Kebele,. In addition to that, the researcher was recommended by other researchers to conduct research related to the flooding disaster.