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This study analyses the post-disaster recovery planning policy following the eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010 in Indonesia and the extent to which it has been facilitating the socio-economic recovery efforts of communities in an effective, efficient and sustainable way in order to reduce the socio-economic vulnerabilities that exist. The study uses a qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews of vulnerable groups that may be affected by the disaster and the actors involved in the recovery process.

Resilience Development Initiative
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Disaster Recovery Guidance

This guide lays out processes and good practices for developing disaster recovery frameworks to assist governments in detailed recovery planning at the inter-sectoral and programmatic levels.

Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
World Bank, the
Documents and publications

This report provides an overview and four key insights into the storm surge-induced flooding that took place as a consequence of the large storm known as ’Xaver‘ in the United Kingdom on December 5 and 6, 2013. It contains detailed analysis on a number of

Zurich Insurance Group Limited
Documents and publications

Southasiadisasters.net issue no. 116, August 2014:

This issue deals with the various aspects of disaster management. It contains articles that expound upon the various measures to manage the risk of natural hazards and reduce underlying vulnerabilities

All India Disaster Mitigation Institute
Documents and publications

The preparation of this Regional Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-2013 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.

Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Review of ECLAC damage and loss assessments in the Caribbean
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments

The objective of this study is to determine whether the assessments carried out by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) on the impact of disasters over the past decade have been accurately captured.

Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, the
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CEPAL)
Sandy Recovery Strategic Planning Report
Documents and publications
DRF - Disaster Recovery Frameworks

This report serves as a guide for future actions, not only to recover from the effects of Superstorm Sandy but also to reduce vulnerabilities to future disasters.

City of Jersey City (USA)
Policies and plans
Policy type
National policies and plans

This law establishes the legal regime for disaster management, which comprises prevention, mitigation of the destructive effects of disasters, development of relief and assistance actions, and reconstruction and recovery actions in affected areas.

Mozambique - government