1.2. Financial Contributions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What percentage of the population was found to be poor?

   Hint

   Look for the statistic regarding poverty in the community.

2. 2.

   Name one type of house that was damaged by the earthquake.

   Hint

   Think of the types of houses mentioned in the context.

3. 3.

   What was the main source of funding for the reconstruction of houses?

   • Government assistance
   • Personal savings
   • Bank loans

   Hint

   Think about the financial contribution statistics mentioned in the section.

4. 4.

   True or False: Most people constructed their houses using their own labor.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the labor contribution statistics discussed.

5. 5.

   What strategies can be implemented to ensure equitable distribution of government assistance in disaster recovery among different social classes?

   Hint

   Think about the power dynamics in the community and how these can be balanced.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the long-term implications of using durable materials versus temporary fixes in rebuilding homes post-disaster.

   Hint

   Consider the benefits of investing more initially for better long-term outcomes.