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Recovery

The restoring or improving of livelihoods and health, as well as economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets, systems and activities, of a disaster-affected community or society, aligning with the principles of sustainable development and “build back better”, to avoid or reduce future disaster risk.

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Several people stand in a port area, beside a large body of water. They are gathered in a rough semi-circle and are all wearing white hard hats. One woman is explaining something to the rest of the group
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As Mozambique works to strengthen its disaster risk reduction mechanisms, representatives led by INGD, and supported by Ministry of Finance and Eduardo Mondlane University, embarked on a study tour to Nagoya, Japan.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
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Documents and publications

This paper presents a self-assessment tool for Community Recovery Committees in disaster-affected Australia, highlighting its usefulness in identifying governance, roles, and priorities, and recommends further testing and flexible government support.

Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR)
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Documents and publications

This study examines conflict in disaster recovery collaborations in Australia, identifying psychological, procedural, and substantive interests as key drivers, and suggests reframing conflict as an opportunity to improve decision-making.

Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AIDR)