Drivers of water-system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Water security in Adamawa State in northeastern Nigeria is influenced by socio-economic disparities as well as armed and non-armed conflicts. The challenge is compounded by the impacts of climate change. Using data from a survey of 400 households across 20 communities in 10 Local Government Areas (L...

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Autores principales: Onyeneke, R., Okem, Andrew, Osei-Amponsah, Charity
Formato: Brief
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Water Management Institute 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168875
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author Onyeneke, R.
Okem, Andrew
Osei-Amponsah, Charity
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description Water security in Adamawa State in northeastern Nigeria is influenced by socio-economic disparities as well as armed and non-armed conflicts. The challenge is compounded by the impacts of climate change. Using data from a survey of 400 households across 20 communities in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs), comprising community members and internally displaced persons (IDPs), the study examined adaptive capacity, sensitivity, and exposure to water-related risks regarding household consumption and agricultural livelihoods. The results revealed that LGAs such as Girei and Yola South possess higher adaptive capacities, reducing their vulnerability, while Song and Hong are more vulnerable due to lower adaptive capacities and higher sensitivity and exposure to environmental and conflict-related risks. Socio-economic characteristics of the IDP households indicated substantial variability in education, income, and healthcare access—further influencing vulnerability levels. This analysis underscores the need for targeted policy interventions that enhance community resilience, focusing on improving adaptive capacities, reducing sensitivities, and effectively managing exposure to water-related conflicts.
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spelling CGSpace1688752025-12-08T09:54:28Z Drivers of water-system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria Onyeneke, R. Okem, Andrew Osei-Amponsah, Charity water management water security water shortages socioeconomic aspects vulnerability fragility conflicts communities households resilience infrastructure disaster risk reduction monitoring and evaluation policies climate variability social networks water variability Water security in Adamawa State in northeastern Nigeria is influenced by socio-economic disparities as well as armed and non-armed conflicts. The challenge is compounded by the impacts of climate change. Using data from a survey of 400 households across 20 communities in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs), comprising community members and internally displaced persons (IDPs), the study examined adaptive capacity, sensitivity, and exposure to water-related risks regarding household consumption and agricultural livelihoods. The results revealed that LGAs such as Girei and Yola South possess higher adaptive capacities, reducing their vulnerability, while Song and Hong are more vulnerable due to lower adaptive capacities and higher sensitivity and exposure to environmental and conflict-related risks. Socio-economic characteristics of the IDP households indicated substantial variability in education, income, and healthcare access—further influencing vulnerability levels. This analysis underscores the need for targeted policy interventions that enhance community resilience, focusing on improving adaptive capacities, reducing sensitivities, and effectively managing exposure to water-related conflicts. 2024-10-31 2025-01-11T12:28:22Z 2025-01-11T12:28:22Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168875 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute Onyeneke, R.; Okem, Andrew; Osei-Amponsah, Charity. 2024. Drivers of water-system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration. 20p.
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water security
water shortages
socioeconomic aspects
vulnerability
fragility
conflicts
communities
households
resilience
infrastructure
disaster risk reduction
monitoring and evaluation
policies
climate variability
social networks
water variability
Onyeneke, R.
Okem, Andrew
Osei-Amponsah, Charity
Drivers of water-system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria
title Drivers of water-system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria
title_full Drivers of water-system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria
title_fullStr Drivers of water-system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Drivers of water-system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria
title_short Drivers of water-system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict-affected communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria
title_sort drivers of water system vulnerabilities in fragile and conflict affected communities in adamawa state nigeria
topic water management
water security
water shortages
socioeconomic aspects
vulnerability
fragility
conflicts
communities
households
resilience
infrastructure
disaster risk reduction
monitoring and evaluation
policies
climate variability
social networks
water variability
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