This research examines ways in which governments can enable communities to lead their recovery after emergency events. This is a preliminary report of a continuing study. To date, semi-structured interviews have been held with over 20 experienced
A report of the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters
Focusing exclusively on natural disasters, this report reviews the knowledge and practice gains that promote a more rapid and equitable recovery for children and youth through
United States Department of Health and Human Services
This issue of Southasiadisasters.net contains many insights from practitioners and academics from different areas who have focused their attention on rebuilding Jammu and Kashmir after the devastating floods of 2014. This issue is a compilation of such
This paper describes aspects of planning long-term recovery using risk ownership and how it supports resilience building and recovery outcomes for the longer-term.
This report outlines the ways Japan has built the resilience of its water supply and sanitation (WSS) services through an adaptive approach based on lessons learned from past natural disasters.
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)World Bank Disaster Risk Management Hub
This briefing paper highlights how lessons from history and past recovery can inform decisions around 'building back better' after hurricanes Irma and Maria.
This briefing paper offers a lens through which the earthquake relief and recovery efforts can be viewed in the context of the protection, enjoyment, and promotion of the human rights of LGBT people. By also considering the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the
This report tallies the successes and failures of the recovery effort after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand, with the aim of improving future preparedness and recovery initiatives. It provides a number of policy recommendations for disaster preparedness and post-disaster response.