Diagnóstico de vulnerabilidad social y capacidad de los hogares de Nueva Prosperina frente a riesgo de deslizamientos e inundaciones

Abstract

This is a diagnosis of social vulnerability and capacity of homes from in New Prosperina against the potential risk of landslides and floods. It was held in the Development Area Nueva Prosperina of Guayaquil. It is an applied research using a mixed approach. The study subjects were the homes of New Prosperina identified that inhabit areas at risk from landslides and floods. The results suggest that social factors that influence the vulnerability of homes are connected to the physical location of housing, understanding disaster risk, community organization and institutional presence in the sector, the culture of waste management and access to basic services. This research recommends some actions designed to strengthen leadership and community organizing as a device of response against disaster risk.