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The destructive Wenchuan Earthquake of magnitude 8.0 occurred at 2:28 p.m. local time on May 12, 2008, in the western Sichuan Province in China. The reconstruction of public and private housing has emerged as a key issue for the Government of China.
This book offers comprehensive yet succinct guidance on the preparation, assessment, and management of a full range of disasters, both natural and man-made. More than 200 contributors carefully outline the basics of disaster management and provide
This publication outlines the essential roles of corporate and municipal managers and demonstrates the importance of their relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as public and private community sectors. Author Paul
This document identifies the needs and quantified financial requirements that will facilitate formulating comprehensive early recovery actions, medium‐term recovery and reconstruction plans, and a long‐term risk management and reduction strategy.
Bangladesh - government
World Bank, the
European Commission
International Labour Organization (ILO)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Japan Bank For International Cooperation
Japan International Cooperation Agency
Islamic Development Bank
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
World Food Programme (WFP)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Department for International Development
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
This guide presents a community-centered framework for recovery and reconstruction after disasters and conflicts, advocating for the involvement of affected populations in a seamless transition from emergency response to sustainable recovery efforts.
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
This issue brief discusses the importance of childcare for disaster recovery and provides policy recommendations on how to protect and restore community childcare infrastructure in disasters.
This case study presents how the Municipality of Patong converted the tragedy into an opportunity and stood up to the challenges posed by the Indian Ocean Tsunami event in clearing the destruction and re-launching itself in less than two years.
The report explores New Orleans' complex recovery after Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the tension between rapid reconstruction and long-term betterment, and the potential for broader reforms to influence the city's future trajectory.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS)
The constant possibility of natural disasters posed a financial and social problem for the Turkish government. This issue led to the establishment of the Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool (TCIP) in 1999.
The document outlines Sri Lanka’s comprehensive strategy for post-tsunami recovery, detailing how the government, coordinated rebuilding of infrastructure, restoration of livelihoods, and long-term development.
