The research's main goal is to contribute to the sustainable economic recovery of households that suffered damage due to floods and landslides in 2014. This is about identifying the resources and human and technical capacities of selected households to define a support program that would increase these households' income. This includes assessing the impact of floods and landslides on 965 pre-selected households, identifying opportunities, capacities and needs at the household, community, and local economy levels, and defining support tailored to each household's needs in line with local priorities.
The research was conducted in 44 partner units of local self-government: Republika Srpska (24 local self-government units): Banja Luka, Bijeljina, Bratunac, Brod, Doboj, Donji Zabar, Gradiska, Jezero, Kostajnica, Laktasi, Lopare, Modrica, Novi Grad, Petrovo, Prijedor, Prnjavor, Samac, Shipovo, Srbac, Teslić, Ugljevik, Vlasenica, Zvornik, Šekovići. Federation of BiH (20 local self-government units): Cazin, Doboj Istok, Domaljevac, Šamac, Goražde, Gračanica, Kakanj, Maglaj, Odžak, Orašje, Sapna, Tešanj, Travnik, Tuzla, Vareš, Vogošća, Zavidovići, Zenica, Žepce, Kalesija, Srebrenik.
The research was conducted in the period on April 20, 2018. - November 30, 2018.
The main activities carried out by CEDES are:
- Testing of LNA methodology
Testing of LNA methodology was conducted at two locations (one in FBiH and the other in RS) and covered 5% of the planned 965 households.
- Interviewing users at specified locations Preparation of interview schedules and submission to UNDP for approval
Field visits and face-to-face interviews, based on previously defined questionnaires, of all 965 selected households in 44 municipalities to review past and present livelihoods and identify potentials for economic assistance and the aspirations of each of the households. Data collection and transfer to a central database in electronic form, where the transfer of raw data is done manually (in MS Excel database and later in STAT)
- Interviewing representatives of the private sector, local authorities and other relevant actors
Collection of all relevant documentation; Research and mapping of existing value chains, key actors and employment opportunities; Organizing individual interviews with relevant private sector actors and other stakeholders to identify employment potentials and potentials for the economic support program. Individual interviewing of representatives of relevant local governments to identify employment potentials, the possibilities of incentive programs, etc.
- Analysis, reporting, and ranking of users
Analysis of data collected from individual household interviews; Analysis of data collected from interviews with the private sector, stakeholders, local authorities, and other relevant actors; Developing the necessary intervention measures and assistance packages for target households; Ranking of users based on selection criteria defined by the methodology.