The rise of the relief--and--reconstruction complex.(COMMENTARIES on RECOVERY and RECONSTRUCTION)

From: Journal of International Affairs | Date: March 22, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Massive infrastructure damage and great social dislocation have been common consequences of natural disasters and social disasters like wars. Up until a few years ago, the aims of relief and reconstruction efforts were fairly simple: immediate physical relief of victims, reduction of social dislocation, restoration of a functioning social organization and reparation of physical infrastructure. In major disasters or wars, international actors were central players--most prominently United Nations agencies and the Red Cross Movement.

In recent years, however, the objectives of ...

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