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Reconstruction in Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Concerned with the developmental context following large natural catastrophes, and how to move from the initial – and very necessary – phase of humanitarian relief, to a phase that addresses reconstruction and active development. Following a natural catastrophe, humanitarian relief is always necessary. However, the amount, particulars of operation, and length of this first phase is crucial. In particular, understanding when and how to focus attention away from the initial relief and reconstruction operations, and turn towards the more complex and long-term development activities, is key to grasp.

The background for this focus: (1) participation in a panel organized at the June 2006 conference on Bali, Indonesia, of the International Association for the Study of Commons (IASC), and (2) a study tour to Meulaboh, Banda Aceh, in July 2006.

The documents listed here were presented and discussed in the above panel. Documents that address relevant issues based on experiences elsewhere are also included. Some of the documents can be downloaded, others are available in hard copy only, or else can be downloaded from other Internet sites.

The participants at the panel discussion at the conference of the on Bali in June 2006, where several of the publications below were presented, agreed to constitute an informal reference group to continue the work and exchange information on these issues.

Literature

  1. Afiff, Suraya. 2006. “Notes on some impacts of the implementation of reconstruction of the Aceh Land Administration System (RALAS) Project on customary land rights institution.” Paper presented at the 11th Biannual Conference of the International Association for the Study of Common Property (IASCP), 19-23 June 2006, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. [access: paper|presentation]
  2. Budidarsono, Suseno and Meine van Noordwijk, et al. 2006. “Sources of livelihood resilience in post-tsunami Aceh: property rights, collective action and environmental service provision.” Paper presented at the 11th Biannual Conference of the International Association for the Study of Common Property (IASCP), 19-23 June 2006, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. [access: paper|presentation]
  3. Eye on Aceh, in consultation with AIDWATCH. 2006. “A people’s agenda? Post-Tsunami aid in Aceh.” Published in February 2006. Comments: Available in hard copy. Eye on Aceh is an independent research organization that for several years has been publishing reports on critically important themes from Aceh’s past and present.
  4. GEF Small Grants Programme. 2006. “Tsunami recovery programmes: one village at a time and livelihood development.” South Grants Facility, in collaboration with UNDP, UNOPS and GEF. CD-ROM.
  5. Kendrick, Anita and Dietrich Bengen. 2006. “Aquaculture and mangroves on Aceh’s northeast coast: manmade disaster, nature’s opportunity.” Paper presented at the 11th Biannual Conference of the International Association for the Study of Common Property (IASCP), 19-23 June 2006, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. [paper and presentation to be made available]
  6. Syaifuddin. 2006. “From disaster to opportunities: land planning in post-tsunami Aceh.” Paper presented at the 11th Biannual Conference of the International Association for the Study of Common Property (IASCP), 19-23 June 2006, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. [paper and presentation to be made available]