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In the implementation of mitigation solutions, ownership of
projects is crucial because it affects people’s motivation
to use and sustain it in the long term. For example, an
‘outsider’-managed road project in Prek Ta Keo village
created confl icts due to differing needs and expectations
of the donor, subcontractor and community. Failure to
involve people in the decision-making process can lead
to negative impacts on people’s livelihood. Meanwhile, the
people of Boeng Psauth Village decided to build a new
bridge as their fl ood mitigation project. In the process
they experienced a lot of diffi culties and problems, such
as limited resources (human, fi nancial and material) and
poor timing of project implementation leading to lack of
commitment. However, upon completion of the project, the
DMC members felt confi dent enough to build a bridge of
their own having understood most of the technical aspects
involved.
Despite the complications experienced by several
villages, replications of mitigation solutions were apparent
after the completion of CBFMP. Villagers in Peam Mean
Chhey Commune built two more bridges after their fi rst
construction. Replications of the CBFMP approach were
also seen beyond the targeted communities. Neighboring
villages that observed the good output of the target villages
became interested with the initiative and also started their
own projects.
Preparedness planning varied from one community to
another. RCVs also used community events to advice
people on specifi c disaster preparedness actions that they
needed to consider. Such discussions lead to communities
working together in assisting the relocation of houses
that are located along the Mekong River in Koh Ta Ngor I
village. Other communities were mobilized to fi ll sandbags
along roads and riverbanks in preparation for the year
2001 fl oods in Kampong Cham and Kandal provinces.
Early warning and people’s participation in disseminating