The livelihoods centred approach to disaster risk reduction

Lessons from Matebeleland South, Zimbabwe:

This paper outlines the livelihood centred approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Zimbabwe. It provides a picture of Zimbabwe's vulnerability to multiple hazards and contrasts cases of two contrasting livelihoods, taking into consideration the financial, natural, physical, human, and social assets. It further elaborates an example of drought risk reduction strategies. It concludes that while there is no single formula for risk reduction for the poor, DRR should be a core component of all long-term sustainable development activities.