2008 Volume 7 Issue 3 Pages 41-44
The researches in the field of reconstruction from large scale disasters are relatively new and the accumulation of knowledge has been limited. To understand the reconstruction process from actual disasters is therefore important. This paper presents the results of analysis for the recovery process of the Indian Ocean Tsunami affected communities in Meuraboh in Aceh Province of Indonesia as well as the living condition change of the victims from the viewpoints of self-governance and briskness of community activity in the temporary housing. Qualitative data that was collected by the interview surveys and observation have been used for this analysis to understand the actions taken by the tsunami victims who were living in the temporary housing.
