Early recovery framework: draft 29 September 2009 earthquake and tsunami in Samoa

The goal of the Early Recovery Framework is to present clearly to Government, donors and the wider community costed options designed to bring about an early recovery process that is both effective in meeting the needs of the population affected by the 29 September 2009 earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and sustainable in the long-term development of affected communities and the economy of Samoa. The Framework takes into account the longer-term rehabilitation and reconstruction plans of the Government and local communities with an aim to capitalize on opportunities to reinvigorate existing policies and plans for disaster risk reduction and to rebuild communities better. Opportunities for economic revitalization outside the normal scope of livelihood options in the affected areas could not only be good for the changed environment and resource base in these areas, but also may act as a catalyst for the active participation of all age groups and genders amongst the affected populations.