The Government of Indonesia has recently introduced a new mechanism in support of disaster recovery and preparedness. The Indonesia Multi Donor Fund Facility for Disaster Recovery (IMDFF-DR) has been established to help fund implementation of the Government of Indonesia's Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Action Plans (RENAKSI), formulated in the aftermath of disasters that require international support. In the event of a sudden onset emergency, the IMDFF-DR ensures that funds are immediately available for delivering assistance in the crucial days of early recovery. The mechanism also allows for reduced transaction costs and minimal delays, so that communities will get the support they need to recover from disasters as soon as the initial emergency response stage is over.