Yolanda Yolanda, Rina Suryani Oktari, Munawar Munawar, Muhamad Safiih Lola, Hizir Sofyan

Developing a Regional Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Based on Disaster-Related Data from Aceh, Indonesia

Introduction

Developing a regional framework for disaster risk reduction based on disaster-related data from aceh, indonesia. Develops a regional framework to evaluate disaster risk reduction in Aceh, Indonesia. Assesses progress in mortality, economic losses, and early warning systems, offering insights for policymakers.

Abstract

Aceh Province is highly vulnerable to various hazards, necessitating effective disaster risk reduction strategies. This study aims to develop an instrument to evaluate disaster risk reduction efforts in Aceh Province and to assess progress toward global disaster resilience targets. The data includes secondary disaster-related records from 2005 to 2024 and primary data from the instrument validation process, demonstrating excellent validity results based on the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and Content Validity Index (CVI). The findings highlight significant improvements in key areas, including reductions in disaster mortality, affected populations, economic losses, damage to critical infrastructure, and strengthened early warning systems. However, challenges persist in implementing local disaster risk reduction strategies and enhancing international cooperation. This study offers practical insights for policymakers and contributes to strengthening disaster resilience and advancing disaster risk management research in sub-national contexts.

Review

The study, "Developing a Regional Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Based on Disaster-Related Data from Aceh, Indonesia," addresses a highly pertinent issue given Aceh Province's significant vulnerability to natural hazards. The authors aim to develop an instrument for evaluating disaster risk reduction (DRR) efforts specifically within Aceh, with the broader goal of assessing progress towards global disaster resilience targets. This objective is commendable and critically important for informing localized DRR strategies and enhancing regional preparedness and response capabilities. Methodologically, the research employs a robust dual approach, utilizing secondary disaster-related records from 2005 to 2024 and primary data from the validation process of the developed instrument. The abstract indicates strong methodological rigor for the instrument's design, citing excellent validity results based on the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and Content Validity Index (CVI). The findings highlight significant positive advancements in key DRR areas, including reductions in disaster mortality, affected populations, economic losses, and damage to critical infrastructure, alongside improved early warning systems. However, the study also transparently identifies persistent challenges, particularly concerning the effective implementation of local DRR strategies and the need for enhanced international cooperation. This research offers valuable practical insights for policymakers, providing a data-driven tool to monitor and refine DRR interventions in Aceh Province. Its contribution to strengthening disaster resilience and advancing disaster risk management research, especially within a sub-national context, is notable. By developing a localized framework informed by extensive regional data, the study fills an important gap, emphasizing the complexities and successes unique to specific vulnerable areas. Further details on the operationalization of the instrument and the specific components of the proposed regional framework would undoubtedly enhance its utility and broader applicability.

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