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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 02 June 2008

Information on the specification and use of plastic sheeting in humanitarian relief

This guideline is aimed at helping humanitarian aid workers make more informed decisions on the use of plastic sheeting in emergencies. (Plastic-sheeting.org) More info >>

Handbook on good building design & construction: Aceh & Nias

This handbook provides simple information to house owners, builders and building monitors to teach principles of good design and good construction in a natural hazard prone area. (UNDP: 2007) More info >>

Housing reconstruction in post-earthquake Gujarat:a comparative analysis

This paper explores local perceptions of housing reconstruction in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Gujarat in India on 26 January 2001. (Humanitarian Practice Network/ODI: March 2006) More info >>

Existing guidelines supporting the shelter sector

This document provides a literature review of publications providing guidance on the provision of shelters in humanitarian situations. (shelterproject.org: 2002) More info >>

Humanitarian Timber

This site provides information on the Humanitarian Timber initiative, which aims to help aid workers with the use and purchase of timber in humanitarian situations. (Humanitarian Timber) More info >>

shelterproject.org

This site provides a centre of knowledge and expertise on the provision of shelter for people affected by conflict, emergencies, natural disasters and other humanitarian events. (shelterproject.org) More info >>

Tsunami reconstruction workshop papers

The workshop series provided participants with a detailed understanding of the progress of reconstruction planning, how funds are being disbursed, likely arrangements for contract tendering and identify which agencies will take the lead in coordinating projects.  (Austrade: 2005) More info >>

Asbestos - hazards and safe practice for clear-up after tsunami

This report looks at why asbestos is a problem, what the safe levels of exposure are, activities that will cause the release of asbestos fibres and the risks in the post-tsunami clear-up. (World Health Organization: 2005) More info >>


 

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