"An assessment on 'Community-led Resource Mobilisation and Early Warning Systems Process' has unearthed some factors that make rural communities vulnerable to natural disasters," writes The Nation (Malawi) in a piece on crises related to climate.
In a report compiled by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the authors find community-based early warning systems although available, are insufficient to provide effective risk reduction for natural disasters while communities are also reluctant to adopt improved agricultural practices.
Reads the report in part: “Most participants reported that their communities did not have early warning equipment. They were, however, able to receive information from various sources.
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