The BBB Operations Manual focuses on infrastructure preparedness measures, as a guide to ensuring that adequate preparation prior to calamities takes place in a timely,comprehensive and holistic manner.

Where effectively implemented, ‘Build Back Better’ then ensures the rehabilitation of structurally sound buildings that are more capable of withstanding calamities: thus help-ing to ensure greater protection of families and communities during times of disaster.

The ‘Build Back Better’ principles outlined in the manual include: consultation, information gathering, social inclusions, economic recovery, resilient infrastructure, resilient communities, local empowerment. These aim...