@article {bnh-7444, title = {An owner-driven reconstruction in Bihar}, journal = {International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment}, volume = {8}, year = {2017}, month = {06/2017}, abstract = {

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to identify {\textquotedblleft}key processes{\textquotedblright} during the owner-driven reconstruction (ODR) process by implementing agencies, to enhance the long-term disaster-resilience of housing and community.

Design/methodology/approach

A mixed methods methodology and {\textquotedblleft}case-study{\textquotedblright} approach is adopted to compare good practice reconstruction projects in India in the past 15 years. This paper discusses findings from investigations conducted in two settlements of Bihar {\textendash} Orlaha and Puraini, after major flooding in 2008. The sites were visited during 2012 and 2014.

Findings

One of the key processes that lead to the success of the ODR process in terms of its effect on the long-term disaster-resilience in Bihar is community mobilisation it functions primarily as an information and communication device promoting the success (or otherwise) of the reconstruction project.

Originality/value

The findings are based on empirical evidence gathered during in-field investigations and interviews to post-disaster reconstructed villages. While these findings represent a snapshot of diverse and complex disaster experiences in the Indian context, the comparison offers insight on how to turn the rhetoric surrounding {\textquotedblleft}owner-driven{\textquotedblright} or {\textquotedblleft}built back better{\textquotedblright} into positive long-term community outcomes.

}, keywords = {Built Environment, owner driven, Participatory approach, post-disaster reconstruction, resilience}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-10-2015-0051}, url = {https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJDRBE-10-2015-0051/full/html}, author = {Mittul Vahanvati and Beau Beza} } @conference {bnh-7445, title = {Rural housing resilience in India: Is it reliant on appropriate technology or labour skills?}, booktitle = {Sustainable Futures Conference}, year = {2016}, month = {09/2016}, address = {Nairobi, Kenya}, abstract = {

The aim of this paper is to identify key approaches to housing reconstruction in India which demonstrate success in the: i) (re)building of resilient houses, ii) enabling of house-hold autonomy, and iii) enhancing of artisanal skills over the longer term (i.e. greater than 7 years since disaster). With the rising frequency and complexity of natural hazards, the need for resilience to be {\textquoteright}built in{\textquoteright} to housing reconstruction projects is urgent. To achieve the research aim, a mixed methods methodology and {\textquoteright}case study{\textquoteright} approach is used. Four good practice reconstruction projects in India are selected for comparative analysis, these are: i) Hodko and Patanka in Gujarat (post 2001 earthquake), and ii) Orlaha and Puraini in Bihar (post 2008 floods). This paper discusses findings from empirical investigations conducted using an analytical lifespan framework with the timescale tools reflecting an Input, Output, Results and Impact examination. The findings suggest that for reconstruction to be successful and, importantly, effective in terms of housing resilience the {\textquoteright}process{\textquoteright} must support the confidence of local households, use/employ the local labour fource and the up-skilling of these builders (who may also need on-going support for linkages to livelihood)

}, keywords = {Housing, Reconstruction, recover, resilience}, url = {https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Rural-housing-resilience-in-India\%3A-Is-it-reliant-on-Vahanvati-Beza/4fed0ed10a0f077fba67e1d28195aea0677097f8}, author = {Mittul Vahanvati and Beau Beza} } @conference {bnh-7447, title = {Owner-Driven Reconstruction in India: A case-study of Kosi River Floods in Bihar}, booktitle = {5th International conference on building resilience}, year = {2015}, month = {07/2015}, address = {Newcastle, Australia}, abstract = {

An Owner-Driven Reconstruction (ODR) approach was adopted in the Indian state of Bihar, post 2008 Kosi River floods. This ODR was unique as it was piloted prior to policy formation. The paper discusses preliminary observations from empirical investigations conducted in two settlements of Bihar - Orlaha and Puraini, during 2012 and 2014. The aim was to identify {\textquoteleft}key processes{\textquoteright} or effectiveness of ODR approaches that enhance long-term disaster-resilience of housing and community autonomy. From the case-study investigations, one of the themes {\textendash} community facilitation is discussed, with its positives and negatives for future replication.

}, keywords = {disaster recovery, India, Owner-Driven-Reconstruction, Participation, resilience}, url = {https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/38780899/ANDROID_Doctoral_School_Proceedings_2015.pdf?1442351518=\&response-content-disposition=inline\%3B+filename\%3DProceedings_of_the_ANDROID_Doctoral_Scho.pdf\&Expires=1603196280\&Signature=cV4Dxewt0EFvZIrIiow2VHjBYNu}, author = {Mittul Vahanvati and Beau Beza} }