Design flexibility is essential in the smooth implementation of an emergency response project. It allows the executing agency and project teams to make necessary changes in the project scope and helps in the alignment of project activities with the realities on the ground. The preparation of technical design and approval processes for an emergency assistance project needs to be developed on time to meet the immediate needs of households and communities for recovery. During design stage, it is difficult to exactly anticipate the precise scope of the project and the developments that could affect the implementation. Under these conditions, flexibility to changes in scope due to unexpected factors facilitates the delivery of outputs and the achievement of envisaged outcome.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihood Restoration for Earthquake-Affected Communities