Managing housing needs of post conflict housing reconstruction: Sri Lankan perspective
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
ISSN: 0969-9988
Article publication date: 20 March 2017
Abstract
Purpose
Post conflict housing reconstruction is crucial to development and peacekeeping. However, the success of it, is hindered by a number of problems related to a lack of addressing housing needs. The purpose of this paper is to explore how such housing needs can be effectively managed in post conflict housing reconstruction in Sri Lanka.
Design/methodology/approach
Using the grounded theory method as the research strategy, unstructured interviews were conducted with policy makers, practitioners, beneficiaries and academics in Sri Lanka. Data were analysed using open, axial and selective coding to develop the theoretical framework.
Findings
The study reveals the challenges, contributing factors and strategies in addressing housing needs of accessibility, habitability, affordability, location, facilities, cultural considerations and security of land tenure. It also identifies the gaps and recommendations. The paper establishes the links between these and presents a theoretical framework for managing housing needs effectively in post conflict housing reconstruction in Sri Lanka.
Practical implications
This research enhances the success of post conflict housing reconstruction through addressing housing needs effectively, which contributes to sustainable housing development after conflicts.
Originality/value
The study combines the literature from five main areas: conflicts, post conflict, post conflict reconstruction, post conflict housing reconstruction and housing needs and provides a better understanding on how the housing needs can be managed during post conflict housing reconstruction in developing countries based on empirical evidence.
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Citation
Seneviratne, K., Amaratunga, D. and Haigh, R. (2017), "Managing housing needs of post conflict housing reconstruction: Sri Lankan perspective", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 24 No. 2, pp. 275-288. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2015-0157
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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