Citation

Dube E. Int. J. Disaster Risk Reduct. 2020; 43: e101401.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101401

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article extends the build-back-better disaster risk reduction knowledge. It highlights the importance of the build-back-better during disaster recovery in Zimbabwe. Using literature, the author discusses the benefits of the build-back-better; analyses how the build-back-better can contribute to the reconstruction and sustainable development; and, discusses build-back-better strategies for reconstruction. The findings are that the build-back-better supports the aims of sustainable development goals. The build-back-better provides stronger, better and safer infrastructure, recovery surpluses, and is a learn-and-act endeavour. The study concluded that through providing stronger infrastructure, resilient and sustainable communities, build-back-better supports both reconstruction and sustainable development.

Language: en

Keywords

Build-back-better; Disaster risk reduction; Reconstruction; Sustainable development