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To reduce vulnerabilities to future earthquakes, it is very important to have a clear understanding of how and why the buildings failed in the previous one. This knowledge is necessary to...
Early recovery is about shifting the focus from saving lives to restoring livelihoods, thuseffectively preventing recurrence of disasters and harnessing conditions for human development.One month...
Survivors have begun rebuilding their homes, communities, and livelihoods ” but as another hazardous Himalayan winter looms, urgent efforts are needed to ensure that people stay safe and the...
An inter-agency assessment of issues in brick supply & demand'This report summarizes the results of the survey of the impact of the earthquake on West Sumatra on the supply and demand of...
This handbook on sustainable reconstruction in urban areas seeks to unpack the problemsthat many organisations are confronted with while providing step-by-step guidance on howto design and...
This resource aims to promote a change in the approach to community infrastructure informed by emerging practices. They capitalize on the experiences and expertise gained by a number of...
This report summarizes the “just-in-time” advice provided by the World Bank to the government of the Philippines (GoP) immediately after Typhoon Haiyan.
Presentation made at the Global Dialogue on Wenchuan Earthquake and Response, Chengdu, November 12, 2008. Discusses Principal Ye Zhiping and the retrofit of Sangzao Middle School in Anxian county...
Post-disaster reconstruction is a complex process. It requires multi-sectoral involvement, very significant resources and a wide range of skills. For a humanitarian agency the decision to engage...
The current guidelines outlined in the current document, produced with substantial contributions from many National Societies, capitalize on the expertise developed within the Movement through a...