INTRODUCTION
The third step is to establish the vision, outcomes, and outputs of the post-disaster recovery. Past experience in the region indicates that successful post-disaster recovery greatly depends if the lead agency consults extensively with the local governments departments, civil society stakeholders, and the affected population. The five sub-steps in this section are essential to ensure a clear, consistent, and realistic recovery plan. This in turn will allow that recovery and reconstruction after the disaster is timely, efficient, and meets the needs and priorities in the affected area. The reader can also refer to the section “Importance of the Recovery Planning Process” for more background information.
SET THE VISION, IMPACTS (GOALS) AND OUTCOMES OF THE RECOVERY PLAN
In order to establish the recovery vision, outcomes, and outputs, the lead agency must coordinate several specific tasks in sequence. Past experience indicates that the tasks should be completed through structured and extensive consultations with the main recovery stakeholders and the disaster-affected population.
The consultations, normally in the form of meetings organized by the lead agency, include:
- Joint consultations between and among different national and local government agencies along with development partners to discuss the needs, timeframe and type of support required for recovery and reconstruction.
- Consult, through a participatory process, with different groups of the affected population such as women, men, elderly, children, ethnic minorities etc. as well as with agencies involved in supporting early recovery, to understand the immediate, medium and longer-term recovery needs.
If a multi-sector post-disaster needs assessment was conducted, the sector groups (e.g. Agriculture, Education) may be re-formed as a consultative arm for the recovery planning processes.
If established and functioning, national or provincial disaster management committees (or equivalent) may be ideal vehicles for consultation and coordination. Using existing disaster management institutional systems can be helpful for recovery planning consultations, because the mechanisms and relationships are already established.
STEP 3.1. ESTABLISH THE RECOVERY VISION
The purpose of setting the recovery vision is to provide a broad framework within which decisions will be undertaken. Through the consultations, the vision should be agreed through consensus.
The recovery vision statement should:
- Be clear but broad in its view of the positive impacts to the affected population of the recovery plan.
- Be aligned and consistent with the long-term development vision of the country and the affected area/s.
- Have a timeline for the completion of the recovery and reconstruction, say within 3 years or 5 years or more.
- Aim towards longer-term risk reduction and resilience.
An example of a recovery vision is:
“Fully rehabilitated disaster-resilient Province/Region by 20XX where disaster survivors are gainfully employed; access to basic economic and social services are available; and businesses are thriving.”
[TO ADD – A COUNTRY EXPERIENCE HERE ON HOW CONSULTATIONS WERE CONDUCTED]
STEP 3.2. IDENTIFY THE DESIRED IMPACTS
After agreement on the recovery vision, the desired recovery impacts must be identified within the same consultation process.
The desired impacts, or objectives, should be based on the agreed recovery vision and the impact analysis as included in a post-disaster needs assessment.
Depending on the sectors affected by the disaster, and the needs identified for economic and social recovery, examples of the general objectives include:
a. Sustained social and economic growth of the people in the affected communities.
b. Improved reliability of public services.
c. Reduced vulnerabilities of the disaster affected areas from future disasters.
d. Protected natural environment for sustainable development and disaster mitigation.
STEP 3.3. IDENTIFY DESIRED OUTCOMES
After agreement on the desired impacts (objectives), the desired outcomes must be identified within the same consultation process.
The outcomes should contribute to the attainment of the agreed upon desired impacts.
Some examples of desired impacts are:
a. Fully restored economic and social services.
b. Reduced further economic and social losses from the disaster.
c. Improved physical and economic security from disasters.
d. Strengthened governance in dealing with future disasters.
STEP 3.4. IDENTIFY DESIRED OUTPUTS
After agreement on the desired outcomes, outputs must be identified within the same consultation process.
The outputs should result in the attainment of the agreed upon desired outcomes.
Some examples of desired outputs are:
a. 100 school buildings reconstructed.
b. 200 kilometers of roads repaired.
c. Feasibility study of flood control measures approved.
STEP 3.5. ANALYZE THE CONSISTENCIES OF THE VISION, IMPACT, OUTCOME AND OUTPUTS
The intended impacts, outcomes and outputs must be compiled and analyzed to ensure consistency at different levels. The output/s must be directly linked to deliver the desired outcomes to achieve the desired impacts.
The following sample matrix can be used to clearly analyze the linkages and consistency:
| Goal or Vision: “Fully rehabilitated disaster-resilient Province/Region by 20XX where disaster survivors are gainfully employed; access to basic economic and social services are available; and businesses are thriving.” | ||
| Impact 1. Sustained social and economic growth of the people in the affected communities. | Outcome 1. Uninterrupted airport services | Output 1. A flood-resistant runway is constructed |
| Output 2. An all-weather navigational system at the airport are installed. | ||
| Output 3. Control tower is retrofitted. | ||
| Outcome 2. Provided access to all roads and bridges | Output 1. 100 Flood-resistant roads are completed. | |
| Output 2. 10 flood and wind-resistant bridges are constructed. | ||
| Outcome 3. Reduced school interruption | Output 1. 100 flood and typhoon-resistant school buildings are constructed in a new site. | |
| Output 2. 50 permanent evacuation centers are designated. | ||
| Outcome 4. Uninterrupted access to medical facilities | Output 1. 10 flood health centers are retrofitted with typhoon-resistant features. | |
| Output 2. 2 back-up power generators are installed in the hospital. | ||
| Output 3. 30 emergency medical personnel trained. | ||
| Outcome 5. Restored sources of income. | Output 1. XXX hectares of land have been replanted. | |
| Output 2. Typhoon-resistant market completed. | ||
| Output 3. XXX fishing boats distributed. | ||
| Output 4. $10 million worth of credit provided to farmers. | ||
