Authors : Murwanashyaka Munyanziza; Denys Uwimpuhwe

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUN623

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Abstract : This study evaluated the economic benefits of early Warning services for floods in Rubavu district, in Rwanda, focusing on gender distribution, awareness, satisfaction, and perceived economic advantages. Survey data from 180 respondents indicated high awareness among both genders, with generally satisfactory perceptions of existing systems. Economic benefits included job creation and business protection, with positive technological perceptions correlating with higher perceived benefits. Recommendations included funding allocation, collaboration, research, and community engagement to enhance system effectiveness. The research aimed to assess the economic advantages of investing in flood early warning systems in Rubavu District, proposing strategies for funding alongside climate change adaptation. It marked the first empirical investigation into the correlation between investment, flood-related losses, and socio-economic development across various economies. Methodological instruments such as questionnaires, interviews, GIS, remote sensing, and statistical analysis were employed. The study found a positive relationship between investment and flood- related losses, supported by a statistically significant p- value of 0.0379. This indicates ample evidence for correlation between the variables. Thus, the study emphasized the importance of early notice systems in vindicating flood economic impressions and advocated for concerted efforts to maximize socio-economic benefits in Rubavu district.

Keywords : Investment, Early Warning Systems, Flooding and Economic Benefits.

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