Research limitations/implications – The long-term impact of the reconstruction process is yet to
be verified. It will remain as future challenge how the community-based initiatives are linked to policy
and plans of the government.
Practical implications – The paper describes field-based reconstruction process in three countries,
which are implemented in cooperation with local communities and local non-government
organizations. Thus, the findings of the paper are directly related to its practical implications.
Originality/value – The original part of the paper is that it highlights two very important issues of
the reconstruction process. The paper also provides detail description of the innovative
community-based reconstruction process. It gives a unique analysis to link reconstruction process
with vulnerability reduction and enhancement of human security.
Keywords Tidal waves, Construction works, Disaster management, Communities
Paper type Research paper