Residuals of Recovery

“Residuals of Recovery” is the sixth and final book in the epic six-volume series “Tsunami Chronicles”. A compelling review of Indonesia’s recovery from the 2004 tsunami, it reveals how vital lessons were lost and misguided ones adopted to the great disadvantage of unsuspecting victims in far off Haiti, explains what works and what doesn’t in disaster recovery, draws out the pivotal essence of emergency leadership, reflects on Indonesia’s future and, to end this epic tale, provides a heartfelt sign-off from the author from his time at the centre of Indonesia’s emergency response, recovery and reconstruction operations. Above all, this concluding volume fills a vital gap by providing a political and managerial blueprint for those called on to lead a disaster recovery program. The immense relevance of this lives on as further natural disasters, global warming and climate change ensure that disaster risk management remains high on the agenda for the UN, international development agencies and humanitarian organisations like the Red Cross and the leading INGOs.