Citation

Maxwell D. Disasters 1999; 23(4): 373-384.

Affiliation

CARE International, Nairobi, Kenya. Maxwell@care.org

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10643113

Abstract

In the 'chronically vulnerable areas' (CVAs) of East Africa a smooth linear transition away from emergency programming towards rehabilitation and long-term development is difficult, if not impossible. This makes uncritical application of the 'relief-to-development' continuum to programming unhelpful at best, and perhaps counter-productive. This paper is the result of CARE's efforts to review its own programmes--and those of some of its sister agencies--in chronically vulnerable areas in the East Africa region, to derive important lessons learned and to identify areas where improvements are needed. The paper focuses on strategic considerations and decision-making in relation to entry, programme design and strategies for transition and exit.

Language: en