A systems view of temporary housing projects in post‐disaster reconstruction

Johnson, Cassidy; Lizarralde, Gonzalo; Davidson, Colin H.

doi:10.1080/01446190600567977

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“…(2006) and Lyons (2009). Economic recovery and livelihood regeneration can be achieved through initiatives such as cash-for-work programmes (paying locals to become involved in reconstruction work) (Haigh et al, 2009); skills-training programmes (James Lee Witt Associates, 2005); owner-building schemes (Bredenoord and van Lindert, 2010, Johnson et al, 2006, Lyons, 2009; providing job opportunities and sustainable livelihood options (Monday, 2002, Twigg, 2007; and arranging financial help and grants for small businesses and microenterprise schemes (Asian Development Bank et al, 2005, GoSL, 2005b. Red Cross (2010), Batteate (2006) and Winchester (2000) stated that successful livelihood recovery programmes utilize grass-roots schemes and attempt to understand the requirements of the community The above information shows that BBB-based community recovery incorporates two major factors: considering the psycho-social aspects of recovery; and considering the local economy and re-establishment of livelihoods.…”

Section: Community Recoverymentioning

confidence: 99%

Re-conceptualising “Building Back Better” to improve post-disaster recovery

Mannakkara

Wilkinson

2014

International Journal of Managing Projects in Business

105

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand and define the concept of Building Back Better (BBB) and represent it using a comprehensive framework. Design/methodology/approach – Literature related to the concept of BBB were studied to understand the key concepts which constitute BBB. These concepts were analysed and categorised to form the basis of the proposed BBB framework. Findings – Post-disaster recovery in-line with BBB concepts can be achieved by having a holistic view of four key categories: risk reduction entails improving the resilience of the built environment through improvement of structural designs and land-use planning; community recovery includes addressing and supporting psycho-social recovery of communities and supporting economic rejuvenation; implementation addresses ways in which risk reduction and community recovery practices can be put in place in an efficient and effective way; monitoring and evaluation stretches across the first three categories, and calls for putting in place mechanisms to monitor and evaluate recovery activities to ensure compliance with BBB-based concepts and obtain lessons to improve future disaster management practices. Research limitations/implications – The BBB Framework generated in this study can be used as a foundation to determine best-practice recommendations to implement recovery activities under each of the BBB categories. Practical implications – The BBB Framework forms a guideline to holistically plan and implement recovery programmes in order to BBB. Originality/value – A comprehensive guideline or framework which clarified what BBB really means is currently inexistent. This paper addressed this research gap by amalgamating existing information to create a singular framework to simply and comprehensively represent BBB.

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Section: Community Recoverymentioning

confidence: 99%

Re-conceptualising “Building Back Better” to improve post-disaster recovery

Mannakkara

Wilkinson

2014

International Journal of Managing Projects in Business

105

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“…Housing represents one of the greatest material losses left behind by humans who are in immediate need of shelter and relief (Johnson, Lizarralde, & Davidson, 2006). There are four types of housing in disaster relief: Emergency shelter (within hours after the disaster), temporary shelter (within a few days), temporary housing (within weeks), and permanent housing reconstruction that would enable disaster victims to return to their homes or the same area probably within a few years (Quarantelli, 1995).…”

Section: Challenges In Housing Reconstructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Local Resources and Procurement Practices in Humanitarian Supply Chains: An Empirical Examination of Large‐Scale House Reconstruction Projects

Matopoulos

Kovács

Hayes³

2014

Decision Sciences

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Different procurement decisions taken by relief organizations can result in considerably differentimplications in regards to transport, storage, and distribution of humanitarian aid and ultimately can influence the performance of the humanitarian supply chain and the delivery of the humanitarian aid.In this paper we look into what resources are needed and how these resources evolve in the delivery of humanitarian aid. Drawing on the resource-based view of the firm we develop a framework to categorize the impact of local resources on the configuration of humanitarian supply chains. In contrast to other papers, the importance of localizing the configuration of the humanitarian supply chain is not only conceptually recognized, but empirical investigations are also provided. In terms of methodology, this paper is based on the analysis of secondary data from two housing reconstruction projects. Findings indicate that the use of local resources in humanitarian aid has positive effects on programs' overall supply chain performance and these effects are not only related to the macroeconomic perspective, but benefits expand to improvements related to the use of knowledge. At the same time it was found that local sourcing often comes with a number of problems. For example, in one of the cases significant problems existed, which were related to the scarcity of local supplies. Both housing reconstruction projects have indicated the continuous need for changes throughout the programs as a dynamic supply chain configuration is important for the long-term sustainability of reconstruction aid.

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“…Reconstruction, Johnson (2006) stated that the success of reconstruction depends on solving the main issues of the reconstruction, including reconstruction planners, infrastructures needed, goal and time of using the plan. According to him, level of participation, applying facilities, scheduling, and goals of reconstruction are important.…”

Section: In One Another Paper a Systems View Of Temporary Housing Prmentioning

confidence: 99%