Capacity building towards sustainability: Context of post disaster waste management

Karunasena, GI; Amaratunga, RDG; Haigh, RP

Abstract

Concept of Capacity Building is an essential component in development theory and practice. In
developing countries, it is identified as a key concept in achieving sustainability. In particular, in
post disaster scenarios, focus has been placed upon local capacity building as a means of
increasing resilience to natural hazards. In this context, this paper focuses on concept of capacity
building and its role on achieving sustainable post disaster waste management. A literature review
and pilot study have been conducted to gather information on post disaster waste management in
Sri Lanka. Semi-structured interviews were held as the main data collection method and content
analysis was used to analyse collected data. Unavailability of a centralized body, poor
implementation of rules and regulations; lack of skills and confidence, inadequate funds, lack of
communication and coordination were identified as prevailing capacity gaps in post disaster
waste management. Thus, finally paper proposes a framework for capacity building for
sustainable post disaster waste management.

Citation

Karunasena, G., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. Capacity building towards sustainability: Context of post disaster waste management. Presented at International research conference on sustainability in built environment, Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: International research conference on sustainability in built environment
• Conference Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• End Date: Jun 19, 2010
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2010
• Deposit Date: Sep 15, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Publisher URL: http://www.becon.mrt.ac.lk/caslebemru/Conference_Pro.pdf
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference