Incentives and Expectations Community Resiliency and Recovery in Tamil Nadu after the Indian Ocean Tsunami

摘要

Beyond the provision of emergency relief and aid, the biggest challenge in the aftermath of a catastrophic disaster is to provide an environment for affected communities to return within the shortest period of time to their ex ante economic and social activities and a life of normalcy. The role of civil society, including the resources embedded within networks of friendship, kinship, and faith, and people's beliefs in their abilities are indispensable for a successful rebound. Postdisaster government policy and the efforts of donor agencies and NGOs through the provision of safety, stability, confidence building, and domestic incentives should foster community efforts.