Since the late 1990s, Indonesia has been stricken by a number of disasters, including floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. A common factor in many of these disasters is the impact of poverty on communities and their ability to cope with and recover from these events.
Poverty is a major issue in Indonesia, with around one-third of the population living below the poverty line. This means that many people in Indonesia are unable to afford basic needs such as food, …