But if Katrina is any model, we have to think long-term as well — and make sure we're forging not just a speedy but an equitable recovery.
That's now beginning to come through, but you could argue that this has been a more equitable recovery than we've had in previous times because more people have got into work more quickly which is actually spreading the benefit of a growing economy widely.
In fact, durable equitable recovery depends upon having these banks on line quickly.
An organization called the Gender and Disaster Network released six principles for engendered relief and reconstruction, stating, "Gender analysis is not optional or divisive but imperative to direct aid and plan for full and equitable recovery.
But as the numbers show, unless we begin to move towards a national policy of inclusion -- in immigration, education, and the economy -- large segments of the population will continue to be kept from fully contributing to society, which will undoubtedly keep us from having a fair and equitable economic recovery.
Both hurricanes have disproportionately affected the poor, predominantly Black communities in the East coast like Loiza as well as rural areas.The Hurricane Maria Community Relief & Recovery Fund has been set up to support immediate relief, recovery and equitable rebuilding in Puerto Rico for low-income communities of color hit hardest by the storm.
A state bankruptcy option would provide a proven, orderly, predictable and equitable process in which the recovery of bondholders and others will be far more secure than in the case of outright default.
Priority 4 focuses on how to "Build Back Better," stating that "Empowering women and persons with disabilities to publicly lead and promote gender equitable and universally accessible response, recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction approaches are key" (UNISDR 2015a, p. 17).
Ensuring that mortgage brokers, credit unions, insurance companies, and securities companies are obligated to meet the financial service needs of all communities to will help us avoid another crisis and set the stage for recovery by ensuring equitable access to fairly-priced products.
The Operational Guidelines further noted the essential role of community members in ensuring "effective, equitable, and sustainable" relief and recovery programs [ 46, 47].
In this context, private and independent relief organizations such as EAT are in unique positions to conduct rights investigations and play an essential role to help ensure "effective, equitable, and sustainable" relief and recovery programs[ 47].
