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Successes and failures in post-disaster resettlement
1Department of Anthropology 1350, Turlington Hall University of Florida Gainesville Florida 32611 USA.
Disasters
|October 21, 2010
Summary
Successful post-disaster resettlement hinges on crucial factors like site, layout, and housing, with community input being vital for success. Ignoring these elements leads to failed resettlement villages, while attention to them improves outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management and Sociology
- Urban Planning and Development Studies
Background:
- Post-disaster resettlement is a complex process often initiated by authorities.
- Existing research on development project resettlement offers relevant theoretical frameworks for disaster contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine critical factors influencing the success or failure of post-disaster resettlement projects.
- To analyze the impact of site, layout, housing, and community participation on resettlement outcomes.
- To draw lessons from international case studies for improved disaster response strategies.
Main Methods:
- Comparative case study analysis of resettlement projects in Turkey, Iran, Peru, and Guatemala.
- Examination of factors contributing to successful and unsuccessful resettlement outcomes.
- Inclusion of spontaneous, voluntary resettlement cases to highlight community participation.
Main Results:
- Failure to address site, layout, and housing issues results in unsuccessful resettlement villages.
- Attention to these key factors significantly enhances the likelihood of successful resettlement.
- Community participation is paramount for successful resettlement, even with design or material limitations.
Conclusions:
- Post-disaster resettlement success is critically dependent on careful planning regarding physical aspects and robust community engagement.
- Integrating development project resettlement principles and prioritizing popular input can lead to more effective and sustainable post-disaster housing solutions.
- Understanding and addressing community resistance is essential for developing alternative and more acceptable resettlement policies.
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