Build Back Better in Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction

Disaster impacted countries and communities are oftentimes much better equipped to Build Back Better during the extended period of recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction when they have taken actions to strengthen recovery capacity and decision-making effectiveness prior to the onset of disaster. As such, implementation of Priority 4b focuses on building this capacity through the creation and strengthening of recovery-focused relationships, the establishment of planning and coordination mechanisms, and the introduction of methods and procedures to ensure recovery activities are adequately informed and supported. National-level disaster recovery frameworks provide the structure and context required by stakeholders active in recovery planning and operations. Pre-event research and planning for post-event recovery (i.e. pre-disaster recovery planning) helps to identify and address functional requirements and resource needs, and increases the likelihood that risk reduction and sustainable development opportunities are incorporated. Finally, recovery outcomes depend heavily on the existence of programs and mechanisms that support recovery, whether through the provision of human, financial, or other resources, or by promoting, informing, and as necessary, mandating risk-aware, climate-adaptive, and developmentfocused recovery goals.