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NGOs as intermediaries in post-disaster rural reconstruction: findings from research in India

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  • Bipasha Baruah

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Drawing upon research conducted in Gujarat, India, this article identifies the potential and limitations for NGOs to serve as intermediaries (between beneficiaries, governments, and international relief/development organisations) on post-disaster rural reconstruction projects. Findings reveal that NGOs can play important roles in facilitating the design and construction of high-quality, culturally appropriate housing; revitalising and diversifying livelihoods; and reducing physical and social vulnerability to future disasters. NGOs should have clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and accountability measures in post-disaster reconstruction projects, but they also need a certain amount of autonomy to protect their organisational philosophies and flexibility to make day-to-day decisions.

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  • Bipasha Baruah, 2015. "NGOs as intermediaries in post-disaster rural reconstruction: findings from research in India," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(7), pages 951-965, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:25:y:2015:i:7:p:951-965
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2015.1072132
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