From: Benjo Lee <Benjo_Lee@juno.com>
Date: Tue Jun 13, 2000 12:26 am
Subject: cycle of relief & development

RE: Brett's question
> The real question for me (and has been for many years) when is the best time to transition from emergency relief to rehabilitation ?

I think, for one, it would depend on the political climate and the peace & order situation of the host nation. But in some cases, rehabilitation is already being done "off location" even while emergency relief is still going on. In the case of earthquakes and other natural disasters, rehab can be done right away while relief is on going.

In Mindanao, for example, rehab is best done when the funds/budget is ready with a comprehensive plan to reconstruction and development, PLUS a lasting conflict resolution coupled with a political will.