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Different Housing Models
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Today, we will discuss the three main approaches to disaster housing: owner-driven, NGO-driven, and community partnerships. Can anyone tell me what owner-driven approaches mean?
I think it means that the homeowners are in charge of reconstructing their own houses?
Exactly, Owner-driven means families use their own resources to rebuild. And how does this differ from NGO-driven reconstruction?
NGO-driven is when non-governmental organizations take the lead in rebuilding efforts, right?
Correct! NGO-driven often involves a more structured approach with set guidelines. Let's remember this with the acronym O.N.G.O: Organization of Non-Governmental Operations.
And what about community partnerships?
Community partnerships are collaborative efforts between the people and NGOs. It's about working together for better outcomes. Great job, everyone!
Impact of Reconstructed Housing
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When we look at the outcomes of the various reconstruction methods, what variations did we see in terms of room increase?
I remember that the NGO-built houses had around a 20% increase in rooms.
That's right! And how did owner-driven houses compare in terms of room changes?
They mostly stayed the same, there was not much of an increase or decrease.
Exactly! This shows how owner-driven construction focuses on maintaining the existing structure rather than changing it significantly.
Satisfaction Levels
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Now, let's discuss satisfaction levels. According to the Abhiyan survey, what were the satisfaction percentages for NGO and owner-driven housing?
80% were satisfied with NGO housing and 91% with owner-driven housing.
Good memory! What does this tell us about community preferences?
It shows that people might prefer to have control over their housing choices versus relying on NGOs.
Exactly! This aspect is crucial for understanding how communities thrive post-disaster.
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The section outlines the differences between owner-driven and NGO-driven housing reconstruction approaches following disasters. It presents specific data from Gujarat regarding the number of reconstructed houses, increases in room numbers, and satisfaction levels among residents for each type of housing.
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In this section, we analyze the post-disaster housing reconstruction efforts in Gujarat, emphasizing the contrast between NGO-driven and owner-driven initiatives. The text highlights three categories of housing models, namely owner-driven, NGO-driven, and community partnership models. It provides quantitative data illustrating the impact of these approaches, including details about the number of houses constructed, room increases, and satisfaction levels from surveys like the Abhiyan. For instance, NGO reconstruction led to a 20% increase in built-up area for many families, while owner-driven reconstruction largely maintained existing spaces. The satisfaction rates among residents were also discussed, showing a higher preference for owner-driven constructions compared to NGO efforts.
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Types of Approaches to Housing Reconstruction
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They can also contribute their money, this is we called owner-driven and also there is the kind of NGO or contractor driven approach that can be 2 types; one is product-centric approach and people-centric approach. This product-centric approach where it is done by the NGO itself, it is mainly NGO driven or agency driven. People's-centric approach is more like a collaboration of partnership between people and the private agencies or NGOs.
Detailed Explanation
There are two main approaches to housing reconstruction: owner-driven and NGO-driven. Owner-driven means that individuals contribute their own resources, while NGO-driven means that organizations or contractors are involved. Under NGO-driven approaches, there are two subtypes: product-centric, where NGOs manage everything themselves, and people-centric, where NGOs work together with local communities.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you want to build a garden. If you do it yourself, buying your own seeds and plants, that's like the owner-driven approach. If you hire a gardener to do it for you, that's like the NGO-driven approach. If the gardener only brings the plants but you decide where to plant them, that's product-centric; if the gardener and you work together to design the garden, that's people-centric.
Housing Reconstruction Efforts in Gujarat
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What they have done in Gujarat; post-disaster interventions, they Rs.1 lakh was made to the next of kin of each of the deceased person, Rs.1250 rupees per family was given as household kits was to provided and in case of cattle death, different amount of money was given like for goat 150, for bull 750 rupees, for cow 2500 like that.
Detailed Explanation
After a disaster in Gujarat, the local government provided financial support to families affected by the tragedy. Each family received help based on their losses, such as compensation for deceased relatives, household kits, and financial support for lost cattle, demonstrating a structured approach to disaster recovery where each need was specifically addressed.
Examples & Analogies
Think of it like a community stepping in to help a neighbor after a house fire. They might organize a fundraising event to give money to the family that lost their home or provide food and clothing, helping them rebuild their lives step by step.
Statistics on Housing Reconstruction in Kutch
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Shelter reconstruction; some of the reports here; now, progress of housing reconstructions in Kutch, number of total destroyed houses was 1 lakh 56,000 little more than that in Kutch area, and that was planned by the NGO was around 50,000 among them, the under-construction house right now that time 2003 was little more than 6000, completed almost 40,000 thousand little less than that.
Detailed Explanation
In Kutch, a significant number of houses were destroyed—about 156,000. An NGO planned to construct around 50,000 houses. By 2003, over 6,000 houses were under construction, and almost 40,000 had been completed, showcasing a substantial reconstruction effort following a disaster.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a neighborhood hit by a storm. Out of 100 houses that were damaged, a local charity decides to rebuild 30 houses. A few months later, they report that they have already finished 20 houses, with 5 more underway. This example highlights the challenges and progress in recovery after a disaster.
Room Size and Satisfaction Levels
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Now, what was the variation in the rooms in case of new houses, is it increased, decreased, remain same? When NGO constructed, increase is around 20%, what they had before they received more built-up area, or rooms that is 20%, most of the cases is same but also significantly 27% compared to 20% increase that decrease, whereas in case of owner-driven, it did not increase much also, did not decrease much, it remains most of the cases the same, the total area.
Detailed Explanation
When comparing room sizes in newly constructed houses, houses built by NGOs saw an average increase of about 20% in built-up area compared to previous homes. However, for self-constructed homes, there was little change; the sizes mostly remained the same, indicating limited growth in space for those taking the owner-driven approach.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a student upgrading from a small bedroom to a larger one. If they move into an apartment with 20% more space, they benefit from the extra room for their belongings and activities. But if they stay in the same small bedroom while their sibling upgrades, they might feel limited in their space, illustrating the differences in growth based on who is responsible for the construction.
Usage and Satisfaction of Reconstructed Houses
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Use of reconstruction house; are they really using these houses according to a Abhiyan survey in 2003, NGO houses are almost also very significantly people are using, owner-driven of course but NGO-driven also some people are not using around 20%. Area of NGO constructed house, you can see this table mostly from 200 to 350, this is around 50%, around 60% of the total stock and this is from 350 to 450 or above, this is around 35% or little more than that.
Detailed Explanation
A survey conducted in 2003 revealed that while most reconstructed homes were in use, about 20% of NGO-constructed houses were not being utilized. The average area of these homes varied, with around 50% having sizes between 200 to 350 square feet and about 35% being larger than 350 square feet, highlighting differences in living conditions.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a community building new homes after a flood. While many families move into their new homes and use them daily, a few families might not find the houses practical for their needs or may not be ready to move in yet, similar to how some people might prefer to stay in temporary housing if they aren't ready for the change.
Satisfaction Levels of Reconstruction Projects
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What was the level of satisfaction according to the Abhiyan 2003 survey, an NGO called Abhiyan that NGO 80% people that those buildings were constructed by NGO 80% are satisfied and in case of owner-driven, 91% were satisfied.
Detailed Explanation
A survey by the Abhiyan organization in 2003 indicated that satisfaction levels were high for both reconstruction approaches. About 80% of people were satisfied with the houses built by NGOs, while 91% of those who constructed their own homes (owner-driven) expressed satisfaction, suggesting that personal investment in construction may lead to greater contentment.
Examples & Analogies
Think of how people feel about a restaurant meal. If someone helps you pick a restaurant, you might enjoy it, but if you choose the place and order your favorite dish, you're likely to be even more satisfied. This shows that involvement can heighten satisfaction.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Owner-driven reconstruction: A model where homeowners rebuild using their resources.
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NGO-driven reconstruction: Housing efforts led by non-governmental organizations.
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Satisfaction levels: Metrics used to gauge community happiness with reconstruction.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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In Gujarat, 91% of residents were satisfied with owner-driven housing, indicating a strong preference for self-management in reconstruction.
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NGO-driven housing showed a 20% increase in room numbers, reflecting more optimized designs compared to pre-disaster conditions.
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Owner-driven, keep what you know; NGO-driven, new rooms will grow!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Once in a village, houses were lost. Some families rebuilt with their own hands, while others waited for the helpers to come. The families who built their homes found joy, but those who relied on others faced challenges.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember O.N.G.O: Organization of Non-Governmental Operations for NGO-driven housing.
🎯 Super Acronyms
H.O.U.S.E
- Homes Organized Under Self-efforts for Owner-driven reconstruction.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Ownerdriven approach
Definition:
A reconstruction method where individuals use their own resources to rebuild their homes.
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Term: NGOdriven approach
Definition:
Reconstruction efforts initiated and managed by non-governmental organizations.
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Term: Community partnership
Definition:
Collaborative method involving both community members and NGOs to rebuild housing.
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Term: Insitu development
Definition:
Reconstruction that preserves the original site of the house.