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1. PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM TO
ADDRESS NEEDS AFTER
CYCLONE SIDR
Global Health Case Competition
Sparkman Center for Global Health
Team Members: Abena Afriyie, Richard
Cockrum, Emily Davis, Kristen Nash, Scott
Owens, and Frida Tende
2. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 2
Outline
• Post-Disaster Priorities
• Mission Statement
• Target Population
• Implementation Sequence
• Components of Plan
• Planning
• Execution
• Evaluation
• Timeline and Budget
• Summary
3. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 3
Post-Disaster Priorities
Individual Needs Societal Needs
Food Security There has been
Sanitation
Most acute security
Sustained supplies
Essential care has
established support
Private housing
willare accomplished
be critical, but
Clean Water been delivered.
Employment
for water treatment.
represented half of
through job recovery
sustainable security
Disease Outbreaks
Medical Care 88% of affected
the total income. and
and damage
Infrastructure
have been controlled
relies reducing
water sources have
losses.
effectively.
poverty.
Effort Coordination
Supplies: Clothing/Blankets been repaired.
Shelter and Housing “Building Back Better”
4. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 4
Post-Disaster Priorities
Individual Needs Societal Needs
Hospitals and
Food Security Sanitation
partially damaged
An overarching
Waste control
Dozens of entities
Lack of personal
principlewere
schools is to
problems
Clean Water Employment
are trying to address
savings impairs
prioritizedespecially
continue, for repair.
mitigate future
economic recovery.
problems.
Medical Care Infrastructure
230 primary schools
disaster-related
for latrines.
were damages.
fully destroyed
Supplies: Clothing/Blankets Effort Coordination
in Barguna.
Shelter and Housing “Building Back Better”
5. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 5
Post-Disaster Priorities
Individual Needs Societal Needs
Food Security Sanitation
Clean Water Employment
Medical Care Infrastructure
Supplies: Clothing/Blankets Effort Coordination
Shelter and Housing “Building Back Better”
6. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 6
Mission Statement
We propose a public works initiative in collaboration with
the Barguna community and NGOs to achieve:
Education/Training
• Livelihood Diversification
• Disaster Preparedness and Coping
Building
• School-cum-Shelters
• Family Housing
• Sustainable Land Use
Employment
• Building Personal Capital
7. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 7
Target Population
• Greatest Impact of the Damage
• Reduced Capacity for Recovery
• Vulnerable Persons Include:
• Landless Laborers
• Small Scale Fishermen
• Small Scale Farmers Image: Affected Family
• Female-Headed Households and Children
• Individuals/families Living in Most Flood-prone Regions
• People Awaiting Permanent Homes
• Small Scale Retailers
8. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 8
Implementation Sequence
• Building Consensus
• Prioritization
• Education and Training
• Location Selection
• Construction
• Ensure Sustainability
• Evaluation
9. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 9
Consensus and Education and Sustainable
Evaluation
Prioritization Selection Construction
Groundwork Strategy
• Meetings to build consensus and support:
• Local and National Government
• Community and Religious Leaders
• NGOs
• Community Collaboration and Empowerment
• Fostering community leadership
• Appropriate worker recruitment
• Input for selection of construction projects
• Creating knowledge appropriate and culturally sensitive
educational programs
10. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 10
Consensus and Education and Sustainable
Evaluation
Prioritization Selection Construction
Barguna Development Council (BDC)
• Sub-committee of the DDMC and UzDMC
• Act as a liaison from local government
• Facilitate the various collaboration needs of partners
• Responsibilities
• Coordinate efforts among stakeholders
• Oversee day to day operations
• Ensure accountability and transparency
11. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 11
Consensus and Education and Sustainable
Evaluation
Prioritization Selection Construction
Education Program
Model Curriculum
• Partnering with NGOs and • Employable Skills
community leaders • Proper Selection of Property
• Shared Resources • Responsible Construction
• Shared Teaching Tools Practices
• Sustainable Land
• Examples:
Management
• Habitat for Humanity
• Embankment Improvement
• Grameen Tele Center
• Worker Safety
• Disaster Preparedness
12. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 12
Consensus and Education and Sustainable
Evaluation
Prioritization Selection Construction
Land Selection
• Physical Considerations:
• Land higher than past flood level • Sedimentation Testing
• Groundwater contamination • Soil Requirements (Sand >40%)
• Proper sanitation available
• Resettlement for beneficiaries on highly unstable land
• Property rights issues:
• Negotiate with local Commissioner for government land or with
private land owners for tenure of 15 -20 years
• Assist community members with procuring written contracts
13. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 13
Selection: Sedimentation Testing
14. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 14
Consensus and Education and Sustainable
Evaluation
Prioritization Selection Construction
Construction
1st priority: Multipurpose Shelters
• “Schools-cum-Shelters”
• Primarily an educational facility
• Can hold up to 600 people and 300 animals in
emergency situations
2nd priority: Family Housing
• Coastal & at-risk: concrete base with brick exterior
• Inland & lower risk: concrete base with sheet
metal exterior
15. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 15
Consensus and Education and Sustainable
Evaluation
Prioritization Selection Construction
School-cum-Shelters
Model by South Asia Research Institute, estimated at $100,000 USD per building
16. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 16
Consensus and Education and Sustainable
Evaluation
Prioritization Selection Construction
Family Housing
• Coastal and At-Risk
• Entirely Concrete/Brick
• Pros: Very
sturdy, waterproof, and wind
proof
• Cons: Relatively expensive
• Inland and Lower Risk
• Concrete platform with sheet
metal siding
• Pros: Less expensive while Image: Example of Inland and Lower
still protective; modifiable for Risk House with concrete base and
metal sheet exterior.
tenants to add room
• Cons: Metal walls will not hold
up as well as brick
17. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 17
Consensus and Education and Sustainable
Evaluation
Prioritization Selection Construction
Land Resource Improvement
• Embankments
• Physical repair
• Afforestation with economically
beneficial plants
• Fixing Latrines
• Sanitation and disease control
measures
• Rainwater Collection and
Storage
• Low cost PVC piping and Image:
concrete storage Embankment
Improvements
18. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 18
Consensus and Education and Sustainable
Evaluation
Prioritization Selection Construction
Outcome Measures
Physical Benefits
• Number of Multipurpose Structures Built
• Number of Family Houses Built
• Meters of Embankment Improved
Economic and Social Benefits
• Number of People Successfully
Completing Skills Training
• Number of People Employed
19. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 19
Monetary Allocations
10 School-cum-shelters = $1 million USD
20,000 Family Houses = $10 million
Land Resource Improvement = $2 million
Education/training of 1,000 workers = $3 million
Operating cost = $4 million
Total = $20 million
20. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 20
Budget and Timeline
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Money Usage/per yr (millions) USD
Meeting
Leaders
7 Education and Training
Multi-purpose Structure
Construction
0.25
Family Housing Construction
Evaluation Evaluation
21. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 21
Potential Barriers
• Willingness, attitude, and time availability of community
members, NGO’s and the government
• Climate change and sea level rise
• Capacity of the training staff
• Overcrowding issues in the School-cum-shelters
22. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 22
Summary: A Call to Action
• Housing and
employment are major
deficits for revitalization
and security in both the
short and long term.
• Public Works Program
• Education
• Reconstruction
• Employment
Image: Rice Farm Wage Laborer
• Community Involvement
and Empowerment
23. March 3, 2012 Proposed Barguna Public Works Program 23
References
• Ahmed, K.I. Handbook on Design and Construction of Housing for
Flood-Prone Rural Areas of Bangladesh [Internet]. Nymphea; 2005
[Cited 2012 March 2]. Available from: https://dl-
web.dropbox.com/get/handbook_complete-
%20housing.pdf?w=4767c908
• Affordable, Sustainable Green Housing [Internet]. [updated 2008].
Cambridge (MA): South Asia Research Institute for policy and
development; [Cited 2012 Mar 2]. Available from:
http://www.sarid.net/housing/barguna.html
• Oxfam 2008. One Year After Cyclone Sidr: Fear Replaces Hope
[Internet]. Oxfam Briefing Note. [Cited 2012 Mar 2]. Available from:
https://dl-
web.dropbox.com/get/OxFam_OneYearLater.pdf?w=fb43a392
• Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh Damage, Loss and Needs Assessment
for Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction [Internet]. Government of
Bangladesh [Cited 2012 Mar 2]. Available from: https://dl-
web.dropbox.com/get/Please%20Read%20-
%20comprehensive%20report.pdf?w=ed1b37df
Editor's Notes
Do not give full description, but be general to “vulnerable populations across multiple sectors of society based on impact of damage and capacity to recover”
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Habit for Humanity – using their teaching process on home construction skills directed towards unskilled workers; also as a source of teachersGrameen – consulting on the development our of education program
Avoid building on abandoned land, area of polluted H2O contamination or garbage disposal site Add that the same criteria will go for planting. Assess area before planting Assist community members with procuring written contractsto reduce fear of eviction
Schools-cum-shelters = potential for community activities, medical care in disaster relief, and water collection and storage sites.
Building Material:ConcreteHabitat for humanity in BangladeshFerro cement: bricks made of concrete and sand; impermeable to water and high crack resistanceSave monetary resources by buying locallyWind-Resistant RoofingAerodynamic formRoof needs to be connected to structureWell-fixed roof coveringRegular Maintenance
Plant bamboo forests for latrine buildingEducation: Sustainability, Environmental protection/conservation, Economic improvementsCoconut trees to protect built structures, and prevent erosion of the coastlineCatkin grass to prevent erosionIntroduce Sugar Cane for cash cropPromote growth of locally appropriate treesSafer, more durable latrinesUse locally grown bamboo sources to build sturdier latrines that are less likely to be destroyed and allow the spread of human waste from floodingPrevent waterborne illnessesRainwater guttersTo prevent erosion of concrete foundation from rainTo direct rainwater to collection binsWater StorageLow cost rainwater storage using PVC piping and concrete storage
Need this range to be able to build concrete structures