Systems approach for resilience assessment at Lower Mekong River Basin : a case study of Northeastern Thailand | |
| Author | Nang Ying Ei Hein Kham |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.DM-22- |
| Subject(s) | Floods--Thailand, Northeastern--Management Computers--Reliability--Case studies |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This research discusses the social, economic, physical, institutional, human, and natural systems as components of the systems approach. In addition to these six systems, eighteen indicators (sub-systems) were selected for the field-based assessment. Given that the illustration was inspired by the idea of the "Archery-Target Framework." To achieve the purpose of the study, the field-based evaluation was conducted in the northeastern provinces of Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom in Thailand, whereas the preliminary assessment utilized secondary data that was accessible for all eight Mekong River-bordering provinces. Rather than finding the core causes of the problem in a single location, the goal of this study was to discover high-probability parallels in similar places across the entire Mekong region and to explore crucial criteria that should be considered when performing a resilience assessment. The study demonstrated how interdependent subsystems, also known as driving variables, influence the flood resistance systems of riverine communities.The study highlights how a systems approach can be used as well as the critical considerations when performing evaluations and employing indicators. The most essential takeaway from this research was that mutual understanding among stakeholders is vital and that local communities and government are the most effective defense against natural hazards. Multiple sorts of livelihood patterns must be accounted for in budgeting because their vulnerability differs. To access rural areas, the strategy for disaster management must comprehend present capabilities and where they are most needed, as well as compare the perspectives of local citizens and specialists. Collaboration with locals on government objectives would be advantageous. Local cooperation is equally as important as central coordination.The availability and quantity of equipment can also influence how well a community prepares for a crisis; personnel alone cannot ensure a successful response.Enhancing natural resistance and being aware of its existence are variables that must be considered for catastrophe mitigation and preparedness. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development + School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Pal, Indrajit |
| Examination Committee(s) | Tripathi, Nitin Kumar;Ahmad, Mokbul Morshed |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Loom Nam Khong Pijai (Greater Mekong Subregion) Scholarships |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2022 |