The World Bank supported Sri Lanka after the tsunami of December 26, 2004, by mitigating the immediate suffering; by assisting people to regain their livelihoods; and by restoring basic services to the affected population, writes World Bank 241207.
Forwarded by Geoff Payne 241207.

The World Bank's Tsunami Emergency Reconstruction Program (TERP) successfully completed earlier this year and the implementation effectiveness and impact of the program have been satisfactory.

Total World Bank Commitment: US$150 million

- Owner-Driven Housing Program: US$65 million
- Livelihood Support: US$34 million
- Roads: US$33 million
- Health: US$8 million
- Capacity Building: US$5 million
- Contingency: US$4 million

Tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka: Three Years After
http://go.worldbank.org/FMYQXFMJ10

Rebuilding Sri Lanka's Southern Coastal Road
http://go.worldbank.org/77BW7FQ2Y0

Recovering From Tsunami: Sri Lanka's Port City of Galle
http://go.worldbank.org/MCZUSBHB20

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