Seneviratne, K; Amaratunga, D and Haigh, R (2015) Post-conflict housing reconstruction: Exploring the challenges of addressing housing needs in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(4), pp. 432-445. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose - Despite the role of post conflict housing reconstruction in establishing the development of peace in conflict affected countries, there are many issues which hinder its success. While the inconsideration of housing needs in post conflict housing reconstruction has directly or indirectly given rise for most of the issues, the countries emerging from conflicts face many challenges in addressing such housing needs. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to explore the management of housing needs in post conflict housing reconstruction. This paper aims to focus on identifying the challenges in addressing housing needs within the context of post conflict housing reconstruction in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach - The study used the grounded theory approach to collect and analyse the data collected through 37 in-depth interviews, conducted with policy makers, practitioners, academics and housing beneficiaries in Sri Lanka. Primary data were verified through a documents review. Findings - The paper reveals that addressing housing needs in post conflict housing reconstruction in Sri Lanka is challenging, due to several factors. These include the socio economic profile of conflict affected people, conflict sensitive issues, donor requirements, limited availability of finance, weakened government administration, extent of housing and infrastructure damage, attitudes of affected people, land-related issues and shortage of labour and material. Originality/value - A number of studies have identified the challenges of post conflict reconstruction. This study particularly identifies the challenges of addressing housing needs in post conflict housing reconstruction. These findings are useful for policy makers to develop strategies in addressing housing needs in post conflict housing reconstruction.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | sustainable development; role conflict; housing; project management; public policy; terrorism; resource management; stakeholder management |
| Index terms: | interview, post-conflict reconstruction, strategy, terrorism, grounded theory, face, sustainable development, methodology, housing need, Sri Lanka, practitioner, documents, land, stakeholder management, donor, public policy, housing, project management, housing reconstruction, resource management, role conflict |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, construction type, control systems, practitioner, public policy, real estate economics, psychology, participation process, research methods, post-disaster and reconstruction, management, theoretical framing, terrorism studies, professional development, project management theory and practice, health safety and environment, Geography, sociology, housing and residential development |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Urban Studies, Construction Technology, Governance, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Information Management, Business Strategy, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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