Issues and challenges in execution stage of post disaster reconstruction

Abstract

With the changing of world climate the world now is prone to disasters, be it natural disasters; man-made or could be both. In disaster management, there are four phases which are mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. In this research it covers the recovery phase which is the post-disaster reconstruction of housing and rehabilitation. Post-disaster recovery is s a broad and multi-faceted procedure that includes physical, monetary, physiological, social administrations, natural and ecological aspects. Malaysia rarely hit by a monstrous disaster as it geographically located outside the pacific ring of fire. Nonetheless, every monsoon season the East-coast area are prone to flood. In the recent massive flood in 2014, many lives and houses were lost. The objective of this research is to explore the issues and challenges in execution stage of the post-disaster reconstruction which in case study of Projek Rumah Kekal Baru (RKB). A thorough review of literature and case studies from previous disaster event had been referred. This research is qualitative base and all data and information are collected are using primary and secondary sources.