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The tsunami on 26 December 2004 caused massive destruction and tragic loss of life, with an enormous humanitarian, social and economic impact throughout the region, with political implications on a global scale. The short, medium and long-term consequences of this horrendous natural disaster across Asia and Africa are far-reaching. A number of international and regional initiatives are taking place to provide an analysis of the situation and to respond appropriately to the region's needs. A number of questions must be addressed. This site provides some resources from ODI experts on natural disasters, aid, debt and humanitarian practice.
John Roberts
'How quickly will economic life recover in the areas bordering the Indian Ocean devastated by the tsunami? Countries with extensive 'informal' sectors of small-scale producers can revive strongly after an economic shock.' ODI Opinions 34, 6 January 2005.
Caroline Ashley
'The tsunami inundated some prime tourism destinations. Reconstruction of hotels is underway, but will the poor workers and entrepreneurs be able to participate? This Opinion argues that strategies for pro-poor tourism are needed to enable the livelihoods dependent on tourism to be rebuilt, alongside the hotels.' ODI Opinions 33, 5 January 2005.
Simon Maxwell and Edward Clay
'With the benefit of just a little distance from the immediate impact of the tsunami on 26 December, some important points are becoming clear about the economic impacts and the wider implications for aid and aid architecture.' ODI Opinions 32, 4 January 2005.
Edward Clay
'The World-wide public attention and political shock waves from the Tsunami provide a brief moment of opportunity in which the international community can address weaknesses in the way it supports the efforts of developing countries and their peoples to try to minimise the impacts of disasters.' ODI Opinions 31, 3 January 2005.
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