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Ahmed, I (2011) An overview of post-disaster permanent housing reconstruction in developing countries. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 2(02), 148-64.

Burrus, R T, Dumas, C F and Graham, J E (2011) Hurricane risk and coastal property owner choices. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 2(02), 118-38.

Korstanje, M E (2011) Reconnecting with poverty: new challenges of disaster management. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 2(02), 165-77.

Rosowsky, D V (2011) Recovery: rebuilding a resilient housing stock. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 2(02), 139-47.

Tyler, J and Singh, A (2011) Enhancing post-earthquake disaster resilience. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 2(02), 103-17.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: disaster resilience; earthquakes; economic development; Peru; potable water
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1759-5908
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/17595901111149114
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a multi-year assistance plan aimed at promoting a disaster resilient and foreign-aid-independent community in rural Peru in the wake of the August 2007 Peru earthquake. Design/methodology/approach – A collaborative effort among students and professionals from several fields including engineering, public health, business, planning, economics, and marketing is proposed to provide a holistic approach to mitigating effects of future disasters on a rural developing community. Findings – This paper assesses community vulnerabilities exposed by the August 2007 Peru earthquake and provides conceptual solutions to mitigating effects of future disasters. Research limitations/implications – Because this is a student-driven, volunteer-based initiative, implementation of the discussed plan is sporadic in nature. As student leadership changes, solutions and implementation time frames discussed in this paper may be altered significantly. Practical implications – The student-professional collaborative plan for enhancing disaster-resilience discussed in this paper may be beneficial to educators who seek to extend the educational experience beyond the classroom. The holistic model of enhancing disaster-resilience discussed in this paper may help relief organizations to better understand the issues facing small post-disaster communities and subsequently help to develop more efficient recovery plans. Social implications – This project will have a great impact on improving the social and family life of the inhabitants of La Garita; the improvements in water supply will reduce health problems throughout the community. Originality/value – This paper discusses a unique student-professional collaborative approach to incorporating disaster-resilience in the built environment. An educational component is incorporated into the framework of assistance in the interest of developing knowledgeable students and community members to provide a catalyst for future development projects in neighboring communities.