ABSTRACT
Coastal disasters, such as Hurricane Sandy and the Fukushima Earthquake, have garnered global attention, aided by social media campaigns and the ever-expanding reach of media outlets. The funds mobilized by these efforts support complex
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 123 The Indian Ocean Tsunami and the Post-Tsunami SCL Program ......................... 126 Methodology .......................................................................................................... 128 Community Observations ...................................................................................... 128
2005 ................................................................................................................... 129 2007 ................................................................................................................... 130
Livelihood Rehabilitation Assessment ................................................................... 130 Village Revolving Fund .................................................................................... 130 New Livelihood Development........................................................................... 133 Waste Management and Recycling ................................................................... 134 Fishing Activities............................................................................................... 134 Cash for Work ................................................................................................... 134
Discussion .............................................................................................................. 135 Conclusion ............................................................................................................. 136 References .............................................................................................................. 137
rehabilitation efforts with high expectations. However, these require coordination among numerous nongovernmental organizations and government entities, often with different languages, cultures, and business practices. Accomplishing rebuilding initiatives in a coherent way is difficult and often highly scrutinized. However, with the addition of short timelines and the expectation to deliver results quickly, examining the effectiveness of these efforts is often overlooked.