dc.contributor.advisor |
Chang-Richards, Alice Yan |
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dc.contributor.author |
Pu, Gujun |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2021-06-16T02:40:12Z |
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dc.date.available |
2021-06-16T02:40:12Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2021 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
https://hdl.handle.net/2292/55327 |
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dc.description.abstract |
As damage and loss caused by natural hazards have increased worldwide over the past
several decades, it is important for governments and aid agencies to have tools that enable
effective post-disaster livelihood recovery to create self-sufficiency for the affected
population. This study introduces a framework of critical components that constitute
livelihood recovery and the critical factors that lead to people’s livelihood recovery. A
comparative case study is employed in this research, combined with questionnaire
surveys and interviews with those communities affected by large earthquakes in Lushan,
China and in Christchurch and Kaikōura, New Zealand.
In Lushan, China, a framework with four livelihood components was established, namely,
housing, employment, wellbeing and external assistance. Respondents considered
recovery of their housing to be the most essential element for livelihood diversification.
External assistance was also rated highly in assisting with their livelihood recovery.
Family ties and social connections seemed to have played a larger role than that of
government agencies and NGOs. However, the recovery of livelihood cannot be fully
achieved without wellbeing aspects being taken into account, and people believed that
quality of life and their physical and mental health were essential for livelihood
restoration. In Christchurch, New Zealand, the identified livelihood components were
validated through in-depth interviews. The results showed that the above framework
presenting what constitutes successful livelihood recovery could also be applied in
Christchurch.
This study also identified the critical factors to affect livelihood recovery following the
Lushan and Kaikōura earthquakes, and these include community safety, availability of family support, level of community cohesion, long-term livelihood support, external
housing recovery support, level of housing recovery and availability of health and
wellbeing support. The framework developed will provide guidance for policy makers
and aid agencies to prioritise their strategies and initiatives in assisting people to reinstate
their livelihood in a timely manner post-disaster. It will also assist the policy makers and
practitioners in China and New Zealand by setting an agenda for preparing for livelihood
recovery in non-urgent times so the economic impact and livelihood disruption of those
affected can be effectively mitigated. |
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dc.publisher |
ResearchSpace@Auckland |
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dc.relation.ispartof |
PhD Thesis - University of Auckland |
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dc.relation.isreferencedby |
UoA |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.rights.uri |
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/nz/ |
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dc.title |
Developing a Framework for Post-disaster Livelihood Recovery |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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thesis.degree.discipline |
Civil Engineering |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
The University of Auckland |
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thesis.degree.level |
Doctoral |
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thesis.degree.name |
PhD |
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dc.date.updated |
2021-06-11T06:36:21Z |
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dc.rights.holder |
Copyright: The author |
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dc.rights.accessrights |
http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess |
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dc.identifier.wikidata |
Q112956447 |
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