Lessons from Aceh: Key Considerations in Post-Disaster Reconstruction

Lessons from Aceh successfully incorporates current thinking in the shelter sector, while carrying out a thorough comparison of responses, providing an invaluable resource for all those involved in shelter provision and settlement reconstruction.' John Adlam, UK Department for International Development (DfID) 'In releasing this study, DEC in collaboration with Arup have extended their humanitarian work and contributed to an ever-increasing body of knowledge so critical to the success of disaster mitigation and the recovery of communities devastated by natural catastrophes.' Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, Head of Aceh- Nias Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR) 'Everyone concerned with disaster response knows how difficult it is to create a smooth transition between the provision of emergency shelter and longer term housing and reconstruction. Lessons from Aceh will provide invaluable guidance for those who will face similar challenges in future.' John Mitchell, Director ALNAP 'An invaluable detailed technical evaluation, set within sufficient context to support learning from the lessons identified.' Dr Tom Corsellis and Antonella Vitale, Shelter Centre