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Social capital as a vital resource in flood disaster recovery in Malaysia

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  • Ngai Weng Chan
  • Ranjan Roy
  • Chee Hui Lai
  • Mou Leong Tan

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This article examines the role of social capital in the form of aid from the private sector, NGOs, universities, the public and others to help flood victims cope with floods. Research methods included collecting primary data via surveys and interviews, published secondary data, participatory observations and focus group discussions. The study finds that social capital builds collaborations and partnerships among disaster organizations, mobilizes the public as disaster volunteers, strengthens community resilience and deepens family ties. Social capital also builds self-reliance, enhances coping and quickens recovery from floods. Hence, formulation and implementation of flood policies and strategies should include and maximize social capital.

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  • Ngai Weng Chan & Ranjan Roy & Chee Hui Lai & Mou Leong Tan, 2019. "Social capital as a vital resource in flood disaster recovery in Malaysia," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 35(4), pages 619-637, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:35:y:2019:i:4:p:619-637
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2018.1467312
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    1. Katarzyna Sienkiewicz-Małyjurek, 2022. "Social Capital and Transformational Leadership in Building the Resilience of Local Governance Networks," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(8), pages 1-18, April.
    2. Abdurazag Tammar & Shougi Suliman Abosuliman & Khan Rubayet Rahaman, 2020. "Social Capital and Disaster Resilience Nexus: A Study of Flash Flood Recovery in Jeddah City," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(11), pages 1-16, June.

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