1. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 This session discusses the assistance methods and mechanisms for building back safer to support transitional reconstruction options Implementing a reconstruction strategy30 mins Sri Lanka 2005

2. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 The key learning objectives of the session are to form an understanding of: 1.Using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction 2.Mechanisms of building back safer Session objectives

3. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 The key learning objectives of the session are to form an understanding of: 1.Using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction 2.Mechanisms of building back safer Session objectives

4. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 Six 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) Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (UN/OCHA, 2008 forthcoming)

5. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 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 Assistance methods Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (UN/OCHA, 2008 forthcoming)

6. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 Using assistance methods for support Assistance methods 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

7. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 The key learning objectives of the session are to form an understanding of: 1.Using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction 2.Mechanisms of building back safer Session objectives

8. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 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

9. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 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

10. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) Mitigation measures possible? Building back safer Diagram: Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) Safe site? Damage categories Building back safer Preparedness RelocateRepair RetrofitRepair No Yes Undertake site risk mitigation Extent of damage?

11. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 Discuss in groups your experience in implementing mechanisms of building back safer What is your experience? Discussion in groups RebuildRepair RetrofitRelocate

12. IFRC Shelter Technical Training Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland | 3 rd – 7 th March 2008 Summary The key learning objectives of the session were to form an understanding of: 1.Using assistance methods to support transitional reconstruction 2.Mechanisms of building back safer Implementing a strategy for transitional reconstruction includes combining assistance methods and mechanisms of building back safer to form an appropriate package of support for affected populations