Objectives

The objective of this Conference is to
• Examine the experience of different partners dealing with disasters.
• Assess the lessons and challenges that could be applied to the 2011 flood reconstruction as well as to the future reconstruction after disasters-and modifications that need to be made to increase their effectiveness and add value as well as being presented as international best practice
• Suggest guidelines for the viable design options for the reconstruction of model houses and villages in different disaster-prone areas to bring about behavioral change and sustainability
• Consider how the experience can be used to inculcate a culture of seismic/DRR compliant reconstruction, and the use of approaches such as risk transfer (insurance for housing) to assist future post-disaster reconstruction
• Make recommendations that will help in the formulation of housing policy, technical support and capacity building as well as delivering finance and effective use, availability of building materials and other inouts for reconstruction. Read More.....