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Owner-Driven Reconstruction in India: A case-study of Kosi River Floods in Bihar

TitleOwner-Driven Reconstruction in India: A case-study of Kosi River Floods in Bihar
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsVahanvati, M, Beza, B
Conference Name5th International conference on building resilience
Date Published07/2015
Conference LocationNewcastle, Australia
Keywordsdisaster recovery, India, Owner-Driven-Reconstruction, Participation, resilience
Abstract

An Owner-Driven Reconstruction (ODR) approach was adopted in the Indian state of Bihar, post 2008 Kosi River floods. This ODR was unique as it was piloted prior to policy formation. The paper discusses preliminary observations from empirical investigations conducted in two settlements of Bihar - Orlaha and Puraini, during 2012 and 2014. The aim was to identify ‘key processes’ or effectiveness of ODR approaches that enhance long-term disaster-resilience of housing and community autonomy. From the case-study investigations, one of the themes – community facilitation is discussed, with its positives and negatives for future replication.
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communities
recovery
resilience

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Post-disaster housing reconstruction as a means of enhancing disaster resilience of at-risk communities in India

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Conference Paper

Conference Paper

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Year of Publication 2015