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Technological Innovations in Coastal Disaster Management Systems: A Three-Year Evaluation in Mozambique

Ngome Mapunda, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo Tsvangazwa Nhamoza, Catholic University of Mozambique Mafukela Mabote, Pedagogical University of Mozambique (UP) Issacano Langa, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Catholic University of Mozambique
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18942164
Published: January 20, 2011

Abstract

Coastal communities in Mozambique are vulnerable to natural disasters such as cyclones and floods, necessitating robust disaster management systems. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from surveys and interviews with qualitative insights through focus groups was employed. The technology integration resulted in a 25% reduction in disaster-related casualties compared to pre-intervention levels (95% confidence interval: -10% to -40%). While the technological innovations showed promise, further research is needed to address technical issues and community acceptance challenges. Communities should be actively involved in system development and maintenance, and ongoing monitoring of technology performance is essential. coastal management, disaster prevention, Mozambique, technological integration The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y_{it}=\beta_0+\beta_1X_{it}+u_i+\varepsilon_{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.

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Ngome Mapunda, Tsvangazwa Nhamoza, Mafukela Mabote, Issacano Langa (2011). Technological Innovations in Coastal Disaster Management Systems: A Three-Year Evaluation in Mozambique. African Technology and Development (Interdisciplinary -, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18942164

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CoastalGISRemote SensingCommunity EngagementParticipatory MappingRisk AssessmentAdaptive Management

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