Post-Disaster Economic Recovery & Sustainable Livelihood Restoration Course

Course Overview

This course on Post-Disaster Economic Recovery aims to enhance the abilities of humanitarian workers and service providers to develop, evaluate, and implement Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Recovery programs. These initiatives are rooted in disaster risk reduction and Sustainable Development concepts. As we recognize the growing need for alternative growth strategies following emergencies, this course offers techniques and methodologies that may not be familiar to those responsible for post-disaster recovery. By bridging this knowledge gap, participants will learn how to incorporate Sustainable Development Goals and Disaster Risk Reduction principles into their recovery plans.

Target Audience

The course is designed for:

• Humanitarian workers and service providers
• Practitioners involved in post-disaster recovery
• NGO staff and community leaders
• Government agencies
• Anyone responsible for implementing economic recovery and sustainable livelihood programs

Course Objectives 

Upon completing this training, participants will:

• Apply Sustainable Livelihoods and Economic Recovery Programs: Learn how to incorporate disaster risk reduction and sustainable development concepts into recovery strategies.
• Enhance Community Resilience: Improve resilience to future climate events by creating robust infrastructure and strengthening institutions.
• Implement Sustainable Recovery Practices: Gain tools and knowledge to aid in effective decision-making for sustainable economic recovery.
• Bridge Knowledge Gaps: Develop capabilities in designing and executing post-disaster economic recovery programs.
• Contribute to Community Capacity Building: Play a role in helping communities recover from disasters and build long-term resilience.

Course Outline 

Module 1: Understanding Disaster, Sustainable Livelihood, and Economic Recovery

• Explore the concepts of disaster, risk components, and alternative development.
• Understand core principles of disaster risk minimization and management.
• Learn about the linkages between early recovery and disaster risk reduction.

Module 2: Early Recovery

• Assess financial impacts of disasters.
• Support small businesses and health recovery efforts.
• Implement emergency employment and start-up grants to revitalize local businesses.
• Manage debris and rebuild infrastructure.
• Enhance local governance and coordinate relief and recovery efforts.

Module 3: Development of Healing Networks

• Focus on infrastructure and building better communities.
• Organize community recovery committees and provide training.
• Prepare individuals, communities, and organizations for recovery.
• Establish Community-Based Preparedness Committees.

Module 4: Tools for Developing Sustainable Development Methods

• Conduct needs assessments and cost analysis.
• Monitor development through established indicators.
• Create goal-based partnerships for strategic disaster recovery planning.

Module 5: Resilience Building

• Promote economic diversification and resilience.
• Engage in proactive disaster risk management.
• Revitalize neighborhoods and support community growth.

This training combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring that participants are equipped to implement effective post-disaster economic recovery strategies. Would you like to dive deeper into how these strategies can be applied in your area?