Review of reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka : post-tsunami phase

K. Seneviratne; D. Amaratunga; R. Palliyaguru

Review of reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka : post-tsunami phase

K. Seneviratne, D. Amaratunga, R. Palliyaguru

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

This paper reviews the reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka to ascertain the efficiency of post-disaster reconstruction through identifying the barriers. Even though the immediate humanitarian relief found to be more effective, long-term reconstruction was ineffective due to lack of funding, lack of knowledge to support local community, institutional constraints, and absence of coordinated management. It suggests that the reliance upon the knowledge, skills, capacities and resources of local people together with effective planning can lead the reconstruction process towards the success.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 7th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment Conferences, 28-29 March 2007, University of Salford, Salford, U.K.
Publisher	University of Salford
Pages	242-248
Number of pages	7
Publication status	Published - 2007
Event	International Postgraduate Research Conference - Duration: 14 Sept 2011 → …

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Conference	International Postgraduate Research Conference
Period	14/09/11 → …

Keywords

natural disasters
construction industry
Sri Lanka

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Seneviratne, K, Amaratunga, D & Palliyaguru, R 2007, Review of reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka : post-tsunami phase. in Proceedings of the 7th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment Conferences, 28-29 March 2007, University of Salford, Salford, U.K.. University of Salford, pp. 242-248, International Postgraduate Research Conference, 14/09/11.

Review of reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka : post-tsunami phase. / Seneviratne, K.; Amaratunga, D.; Palliyaguru, R.
Proceedings of the 7th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment Conferences, 28-29 March 2007, University of Salford, Salford, U.K.. University of Salford, 2007. p. 242-248.

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