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Review of Tsunami Recovery by the Network |
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Thursday, 23 June 2005 |
Six months on from the tsunami disaster the first comprehensive study into recovery programmes across the stricken region has revealed how the $US 8.5 billion pledged in aid has been allocated, what has already been spent on short-term relief ? and the lack of influence the communities affected have had in this process, writes Tony Lloyd-Jones 220605.
Many of those most directly affected by the disaster, with all the suffering and trauma entailed for those that have lost their family, homes and livelihoods, are still without a permanent home or any idea of what is going to happen to them.
The review, produced by the Tsunami Recovery Network, acknowledges that immediate relief programmes have been well received. However, reconstruction plans have yet to emerge and are characterised by a lack of trust and consultation between government and locals. The extent of permanent, long-term reconstruction has been virtually nil with communities left fighting for their rights to return to their land.
The charities entrusted with spending the £350 million generously donated by the UK public have reported on the first six months of their activity but it is impossible to say from these reports how much has been spent, how many people have benefited and it what way.
Download the reports here:
Tsunami Review Executive Summary (32 kb)
Tsunami Review Report Final (248 kb)
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