The challenges of reconstruction from the point of view of local authorities

26/10/2011

Demographic and economic upheaval in the urban centres of developing countries in particular is bringing new dynamics to traditional relief and post-emergency action in response to major disasters. Decentralisation is leading to a new form of territorial governance in the world. This has consequences for prevention and reconstruction following a disaster. In addition, the cooperation which has been developing between local authorities from all over the world in the last thirty years has led to the development of a new form of emergency and rehabilitation aid.