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Durham, J and White, R (2015) Collective resilience following mine clearance in Kurdish Iraq. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(02), 156-67.
Duyne Barenstein, J E (2015) Continuity and change in housing and settlement patterns in post-earthquake Gujarat, India. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(02), 140-55.
Mannakkara, S and Wilkinson, S J (2015) Supporting post-disaster social recovery to build back better. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(02), 126-39.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: post-disaster reconstruction; participatory approaches; build back better; social recovery; Victorian bushfires
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-06-2013-0019
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Purpose – This paper aims to propose a set of principles for implementation of successful post-disaster social recovery in-line with the concept of “building back better” (BBB). Design/methodology/approach – A set of preliminary principles for post-disaster social recovery was established from literature review. The 2009 Victorian Bushfires was chosen as a case study to examine the implemented social recovery approaches and impacts. Findings – Analysis of the literature and case study have led to the creation of a set of modified BBB principles for social recovery under two categories, first, community support and, second, community involvement. Key principles under first category include: providing personalized support for affected families, specialized support for vulnerable groups and improved psychological support; building community cohesion; and keeping the community informed. Key principles under second category include: involving the community in designing and implementing recovery projects; providing support to the community; and maintaining full transparency. Research limitations/implications – This study focusses on one case study. The appropriateness and applicability of the proposed principles can be further tested using a range of different case studies in both developed and developing countries. Practical implications – The principles presented should be incorporated into post-disaster social recovery programmes implemented by governments. Originality/value – This research takes a unique look at drawing from international experiences to form a set of practical and universal principles to aid post-disaster social recovery as an important part of BBB.
Matzenberger, J, Hargreaves, N, Raha, D and Dias, P (2015) A novel approach to assess resilience of energy systems. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(02), 168-81.
Naja, M and Baytiyeh, H (2015) Stopping the tragedy before it occurs: Protecting Lebanese public schools from upcoming earthquake disasters. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(02), 182-92.
Tauber, G (2015) Architects and rural post-disaster housing: lessons from South India. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(02), 206-24.
Yang, F and Yang, M (2015) Efficiency of public goods provision in Wenchuan earthquake-stricken rural areas, Sichuan, China: A fuzzy comprehensive evaluation. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(02), 193-205.