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'The Coalition Network for Andaman
Coastal Community Support' and 'The Collaborative Network
for the Rehabilitation of Andaman Communities and Natural
Resources' were formed in response to the challenges faced
by government agencies, aid agencies and non-governmental
organizations working to provide relief to tsunami-affected
communities.
Inflexibility and Inefficiency
- Many large agencies and NGOs lack the
flexibility and efficiency to deploy funds and provide relief
in a timely manner.
Uncoordinated Efforts
- The uncoordinated efforts of multiple
agencies and NGOs acting independently results in project
overlap and inefficient use of funds.
Lack of Accountability and Infrastructure
- Most small agencies and NGOs, whilst able
to intervene flexibly, efficiently and rapidly, lack the
accountability and infrastructure demanded by donors.
Focus on Short-term Relief Only
- Many large agencies and NGOs focus on
short-term relief only e.g. supplying food, fishing gears
and fishing boats and building houses. They place little
emphasis on long-term relief and rehabilitation e.g. restoring
livelihoods, developing communities and empowering communities
for self-governance.
These challenges, coupled with insufficient
knowledge of the needs of tsunami-affected communities, result
in poor deployment of funds and provision of relief.
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