The Government of Indonesia's response to the immediate needs of the relief efforts has been swift and effective. As this critical work makes the transition to reconstruction, and the communities begin to recover from the initial shock and face the future, a comprehensive strategy is needed to help guide the reconstruction process.
The first report, Indonesia: Preliminary Damage and Loss Assessment, presents an initial assessment of the impact in terms of damages and losses to Indonesia of this huge natural disaster. Its sister report, Indonesia: Preliminary Notes on Reconstruction sets the groundwork by highlighting a range of possible responses based on existing domestic programs and borrowing from global best practices. In the next few months the government will develop the reconstruction strategy for Aceh and North Sumatra - one that crafted in close consultation with the affected communities.
Click to these links to see the reports:
Indonesia:Preliminary Damage and Loss Assessment