Livelihood vulnerability of post-disaster rehabilitation in Banda Aceh and its neighbouring gampongs

Abstract

The reconstruction regime provides the foundation for the progress and sustainability of development in disaster-affected areas. The process and results of the intervention have relations and implications for change, resilience, and vulnerability of people’s livelihoods. This study aims to assess the dynamics of change, livelihood aspects, and social vulnerability of communities in Banda Aceh and surrounding gampongs. This study used a household approach as the unit of analysis. The survey was conducted on 1000 households in 50 gampongs using proportional random sampling. Data analysis employs a descriptive approach. The main findings of this study show changes in livelihood structure, especially in the trade and services sector. The condition of people’s livelihood assets is relatively moderate, and human capital and financial capital have a weak score compared to others. The level of social vulnerability of the community is low, where the economic aspect is an important indicator that contributes to vulnerability.