TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - The build-back-better concept as a disaster risk reduction strategy for positive reconstruction and sustainable development in Zimbabwe: a literature study
JO  - International journal of disaster risk reduction
A1  - Dube, Ernest
SP  - e101401
EP  - e101401
VL  - 43
IS  - 
N2  - This article extends the build-back-better disaster risk reduction knowledge. It highlights the importance of the build-back-better during disaster recovery in Zimbabwe. Using literature, the author discusses the benefits of the build-back-better; analyses how the build-back-better can contribute to the reconstruction and sustainable development; and, discusses build-back-better strategies for reconstruction. The findings are that the build-back-better supports the aims of sustainable development goals. The build-back-better provides stronger, better and safer infrastructure, recovery surpluses, and is a learn-and-act endeavour. The study concluded that through providing stronger infrastructure, resilient and sustainable communities, build-back-better supports both reconstruction and sustainable development.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2212-4209
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101401
ID  - ref1
ER  -