EFEKTIVITAS KAPASITAS KELEMBAGAAN BADAN PENENANGGULANGAN BENCANA DAERAH (BPBD) PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT DALAM MENGURANGI RISIKO BENCANA

Abstract

This researxh describes the effectiveness of the institutional capacity of the West Sumatra Province BPBD in reducing disaster risk with all forms of effort and coordination. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the institutional capacity of West Sumatra Province BPBD in an effort to reduce disaster risk. This research method is a qualitative method. The locations of the study were scattered at the West Sumatra Province BPBD office, informant's residence and via telephone. Data collection uses interviews, observation, and study documentation. The research informants were several heads of departments, section heads and staff at the West Sumatra Province Regional Development Planning Agency and several members of the forum and non-governmental disaster risk reduction organizations. The results of the research found are case examples, supporting and inhibiting factors, from which conclusions can be drawn on how effective the BPBD of West Sumatra Province is in reducing disaster risk.