Cash for Recovery: Feasibility study on a capital-based income generation scheme for tsunami-affected households in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka

This report looks at the feasibility of cash-based responses in post-disaster situations.

Published: October 2006

Cash for Recovery looks at the feasibility of cash-based responses in post-disaster situations.

It's an in-depth study of a scheme in Sri Lanka designed to meet the needs of extremely poor and labour-scarce households.

It includes detailed recommendations on targeting and other key issues as well as analysing the risks involved and recommending mitigation strategies.

It will be useful for any organisation interested in taking this innovative concept forward.

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Cash for Recovery: Feasibility study on a capital-based income generation scheme for tsunami-affected households in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka

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