Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by This workshop explores the assistance methods and mechanisms for building back safer to support transitional reconstruction options Implementing reconstruction programmes30 mins Sri Lanka 2005

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by The key learning objectives of this workshop are to form an understanding of: 1.Presentation: using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction 2.Presentation: mechanisms of building back safer 3.Workshop: share experiences of using and combining assistance methods for an appropriate support package, depending on the transitional reconstruction option and needs Workshop objectives

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by Workshop objectives The key learning objectives of this workshop are to form an understanding of: 1.Presentation: using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction 2.Presentation: mechanisms of building back safer 3.Workshop: share experiences of using and combining assistance methods for an appropriate support package, depending on the transitional reconstruction option and needs

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by 6 transitional reconstruction options House tenant Apartment tenant Land tenant Apartment owner-occupier House owner-occupier Occupancy with no legal status Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008)

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by Household non-food items (NFIs) Shelter non-food items (NFIs) Transitional shelter Community labour Contracted labour Direct labour Cash Vouchers Loans and guarantees Local information centres Capacity building Technical expertise 12 Assistance methods Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008)

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by Using assistance methods for support Various combinations of assistance methods can be used for appropriate support Example of using assistance methods for supporting transitional reconstruction: Home owner- occupier StormStorm damage Repair Information centre Technical advice Community labour Shelter NFIs Home owner- occupier Assistance methods Host family Information centre Cash Household NFIs Displaced

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by Workshop objectives The key learning objectives of this workshop are to form an understanding of: 1.Presentation: using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction 2.Presentation: mechanisms of building back safer 3.Workshop: share experiences of using and combining assistance methods for an appropriate support package, depending on the transitional reconstruction option and needs

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by 4 mechanisms for building back safer Repair Rebuild Retrofit Relocate When homes have been damaged or destroyed or are at risk for future hazards, the four alternatives are: The aim of the four alternatives is to limit adapting local building traditions to only what is necessary for sustainable risk management

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by 4 mechanisms for building back safer Repair: assess damage and possibility of repairing, perform technical surveys, use techniques to reduce vulnerability Rebuild: structures that cannot be repaired need to be demolished and rebuilt, reasons for failure identified and technical solutions incorporated Retrofit: protect against future hazards by installing safety features and retrofit techniques Relocate: avoid relocation when possible, however when an area is too hazardous resettlement may need to be restricted. Use hazard maps to avoid relocation to other hazardous areas

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by Building back safer Diagram: Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) Preparedness Mitigation measures possible? Undertake site risk mitigation Extent of damage? No Yes Safe site? Damage categories Building back safer RelocateRepair RetrofitRepair Yes No

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by Workshop objectives The key learning objectives of this workshop are to form an understanding of: 1.Presentation: using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction 2.Presentation: mechanisms of building back safer 3.Workshop: share experiences of using and combining assistance methods for an appropriate support package, depending on the transitional reconstruction option and needs

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by Step 1: reflect on your experience See handout in folder Fill out the matrix handout found in your participant manual: choose one operation you were involved in and check the boxes corresponding to the assistance methods and transitional reconstruction options used Reflection individually 5 mins

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by Step 2: share your experience Share your matrices in your group: a.Compare experiences of each response combining different assistance methods for an appropriate support package, depending on the reconstruction option and needs b.Discuss the lessons learned from combining assistance methods c.Use the flipchart to list the reconstruction option, the different operations and the key point to share with the other groups Discussion in groups Key point lessons learned Each group agrees a key point

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by For all combinations of assistance methods in transitional reconstruction operations: 1.Engage technical specialists to determine the most appropriate solutions 2.Establish local information centres and provide technical advice 3.Balance and combine labour and resources appropriately 4.Provide equitable assistance when supporting transitional reconstruction options 5.Link operationally the assistance methods offered to more than one transitional reconstruction option Considerations for every operation

Shelter Training Château de Penthes, Geneva, 12th – 14th May 2008 based on content developed by Bibliography See full bibliography in folder Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) Housing and Property Restitution for Refugees and Displaced Persons: Implementing the Pinheiro Principles (UN/OCHA, UN-Habitat, UNHCR, FAO, OHCHR, NRC, IDMC, 2007) See handout in folder