Rehabilitation and reconstruction emergency response management

Abstract

Background: Disasters have long-term impacts on sustainable development, disrupting socio-economic systems, governance, infrastructure, and the psychological well-being of affected communities. As a disaster-prone country, Indonesia has developed an integrated disaster management system that emphasizes rehabilitation and reconstruction as critical phases in the recovery process. Methods: This study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach by reviewing regulatory documents—particularly PerKa BNPB No. 11/2008—and various institutional frameworks, including the disaster management cycle and the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) system known. Findings: The analysis reveals that rehabilitation focuses on temporary repairs and restoring basic public services, while reconstruction targets permanent rebuilding efforts that emphasize sustainability, community empowerment, and institutional resilience. Implementation strategies for both phases differ in focus and timeline but are complementary. Conclusion: The findings also highlight the importance of standardized tools such as Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), which combines the World Bank’s DALA and UNDP’s HRNA, to assess physical damages and human recovery needs across five sectors. The study concludes that sustainable rehabilitation and reconstruction must be positioned as long-term strategic priorities in Indonesia’s disaster management framework. Successful implementation demands multisectoral collaboration through a pentahelix model involving government, civil society, academia, media, and the private sector. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive integration of sustainability principles and human-centered recovery into the post-disaster planning framework, offering a replicable model for holistic disaster resilience.