Implementing a reconstruction strategy

1. 30 mins Implementing a reconstruction strategy Sri Lanka 2005 This session discusses the assistance methods and mechanisms for building back safer to support transitional reconstruction options

2. Session objectives • The key learning objectives of the session are to form an • understanding of: • Using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction • Mechanisms of building back safer

3. Session objectives • The key learning objectives of the session are to form an • understanding of: • Using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction • Mechanisms of building back safer

4. Six transitional reconstruction options Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (UN/OCHA, 2008 forthcoming) Occupancy with no legal status House tenant Apartment tenant Land tenant Apartment owner-occupier House owner-occupier

5. Assistance methods Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (UN/OCHA, 2008 forthcoming) Household non-food items (NFIs) Shelter non-food items (NFIs) Transitional shelter Community labour Contracted labour Direct labour Cash Vouchers Loans and guarantees Local information centres Capacity building Technical expertise

6. Using assistance methods for support Various combinations of assistance methods can be used for appropriate support. Example of using assistance methods for supporting transitional reconstruction: Home owner-occupier Storm Storm damage Home owner-occupier Repair Information centre Assistancemethods Technical advice Community labour Shelter NFIs

7. Session objectives • The key learning objectives of the session are to form an • understanding of: • Using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction • Mechanisms of building back safer

8. Mechanisms for building back safer When homes have been damaged or destroyed or are at risk for future hazards, the four alternatives are: Repair Rebuild Relocate Retrofit The aim of the four alternatives is to limit adapting local building traditions to only what is necessary for sustainable risk management

9. Mechanisms for building back safer Repair: assess damage and possibility of repairing, perform technical surveys, use techniques to reduce vulnerability Rebuild: structures that cannot be repaired need to be demolished and rebuilt, reasons for failure identified and technical solutions incorporated Retrofit: protect against future hazards by installing safety features and retrofit techniques Relocate: avoid relocation when possible, however when an area is too hazardous resettlement may need to be restricted. Use hazard maps to avoid relocation to other hazardous areas

10. Building back safer Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) Diagram: Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) No Safe site? Yes Undertake site risk mitigation Mitigationmeasures possible? Extent of damage? Damage categories Relocate Repair Retrofit Repair Building back safer Preparedness

11. What is your experience? Discussion in groups Discuss in groups your experience in implementing mechanisms of building back safer Rebuild Repair Retrofit Relocate

12. Summary • The key learning objectives of the session were to form an • understanding of: • Using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction • Mechanisms of building back safer Implementing a strategy for transitional reconstruction includes combining assistance methods and mechanisms of building back safer to form an appropriate package of support for affected populations