Crisis management: case study of Nyiragongo volcano eruption 2021 in Democratic Republic of Congo

Authors

  • Sabiha Zehraoui
  • Anna Provodnikova

Abstract

The current research explored various aspects that have shaped the crisis management of Nyiragongo volcano eruption 2021 in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). To do that, a survey was conducted to 5000 people from Goma city including Nyiragongo. Eleven aspects were addressed in this survey: Facts about Nyiragongo volcano environment and activity; preparedness and early warning system; contingency planning (emergency planning); security and political context; socio-economic realities; health situation and COVID-19; shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene; communication; access and accessibility; community and national engagement; and international support. Although there is emergency planning for eventual volcano eruption in DRC; this research revealed that existing realities in the country made it so difficult to adapt it and implement it in the field. Armed conflicts, poverty, malnutrition, COVID-19; all these complex facts have contributed in the volcano crisis management 2021 in DRC. Therefore, this paper will be an important tool in developing an effective preparedness & response planning for potential volcano eruption. It will suggest also, an evidence-based source in volcano crisis management for tomorrow’s workforce in DRC and worldwide.

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Published

2021-12-16

How to Cite

Zehraoui, S. ., & Provodnikova, A. (2021). Crisis management: case study of Nyiragongo volcano eruption 2021 in Democratic Republic of Congo. Global Journal of Business and Integral Security. Retrieved from https://gbis.ch/index.php/gbis/article/view/44

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International Conference on Business and Integral Security