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IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM )

E-ISSN 2504-8821
P-ISSN 2695-1878
VOL. 10 NO. 3 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijgem.v10.no3.2024.pg58.80

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Investigating the Impact of Adaptation Interventions on Vulnerability in Developing Countries

Joseph Kwesi Asomah, Matthew Olaniyi Akindoyin, Ifedayo Orimogunje, Atinuke Aderibigbe

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Abstract

This research investigates the impact of adaptation interventions on vulnerability in developing countries, examining whether these interventions offer assistance, pose hindrances, or have no significant impact. Drawing on a comprehensive review of existing literature and empirical evidence, the study identifies three distinct patterns: some interventions exacerbate preexisting vulnerabilities, while others redistribute vulnerability across different groups or inadvertently create new vulnerabilities. Factors influencing adaptation effectiveness, such as governance structures and resource allocation, play crucial roles in shaping the outcomes of adaptation efforts. Governance failures, including elite capture and top-down decision-making, often result in the unequal distribution of benefits, exacerbating vulnerability among marginalized groups.

keywords:

Adaptation Interventions, Vulnerability, Developing Countries, Climate Change, Resilience, Governance, Equity, Community Engagement.

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