Article
NGOs as intermediaries in post-disaster rural reconstruction: findings from research in India
Development in Practice
(2015)
Abstract
Drawing upon research conducted in Gujarat, India, this article identifies the potential and limitations for NGOs to serve as intermediaries (between beneficiaries, governments, and international relief/development organisations) on post-disaster rural reconstruction projects. Findings reveal that NGOs can play important roles in facilitating the design and construction of high-quality, culturally appropriate housing; revitalising and diversifying livelihoods; and reducing physical and social vulnerability to future disasters. NGOs should have clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and accountability measures in post-disaster reconstruction projects, but they also need a certain amount of autonomy to protect their organisational philosophies and flexibility to make day-to-day decisions.
Keywords
- rural housing,
- post-disaster reconstruction,
- gender,
- India,
- South Asia.,
- Gujarat
Disciplines
Publication Date
2015
Citation Information
Bipasha Baruah. "NGOs as intermediaries in post-disaster rural reconstruction: findings from research in India" Development in Practice (2015) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/bipasha-baruah/14/