Fitzpatrick, Daniel

As recovery in Nepal begins after the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck in April 2015, there is an opportunity to ensure that reconstruction and resettlement policies and programmes are inclusive of women and those who are landless – some of the poorest and most marginalized people in the country. This will help address historic social […]

After the devastation caused in the Philippines by Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013, the authorities pledged to ‘build back better’ to ensure that affected communities were stronger and more resilient in the face of future storms. Significant efforts and some important steps have been taken to begin to fulfil that vision. But unless the fundamental […]