UNDP developed an improved approach to building shelters following Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh. The Phase II approach focused on community participation, utilizing feedback from Phase I to create durable homes that incorporated disaster resilience features and allowed for future expansion. Strict quality controls were implemented through independent monitoring to ensure structures were safely built to established standards. The project created substantial local employment and economic activity while providing improved housing to beneficiaries.

1. INNOVATIONS IN HOUSING DESIGN & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION UNDP APPROACH FOLLOWING CYCLONE SIDR STEVEN GOLDFINCH PROGRAMME SPECIALIST UNDP BANGLADESH

4. UNDP’S CFS PROGRAMME (1ST PHASE)

8. 15’ 10’ 3’4” 10’x10’ brick reinforced column 3’4” Lintel beam 10’10” 15’10” 5’5” 5’5” 20” 3’4” 2’8” 7’11” 1/2 “ Deformed MS rod 3’4” B B A A Roof projection max: 5 cm FLOOR PLAN

9. 6’0” 2’ 4’0” 13’4” FRONT ELEVATION 3’4” Provision for extension Diffuse negative pressure Stronger roof Provision for water Harvesting

10. 6’0” 2’ Reinforced Brick Column Bamboo mat ventilators/escape window SIDE ELEVATION Mezzanine floor for additional living space, storage and also for refuge during tide

11. 10’0” 2’0” 4” 6’ 0” 2’ 3’4” 1” sand followed by Polythene layer Compacted leveled Earth Fill Bamboo Framed railing: 1.5’ high 2’ wide step GL PL 18” Metal Roof Truss CROSS SECTION

13. RESILIENCE FEATURES DOORS AND WINDOWS AS THE WEAKEST PART OF THE BUILDING, WINDOWS AND DOORS HAVE A Z-SHAPED BRACING TO STRENGTHEN THEM. BRICK WALLS WATER PROOF, 10-INCH THICK BRICK WALLS ARE ALSO RESISTED AGAINST TIDAL SURGES BRICKS ARE NOT PLASTERED, ALLOWING THEM TO REMAIN POROUS. AIR AND MOISTURE CAN PASS THROUGH, THUS MINIMIZING CORROSION WHICH WILL WEAKEN THE BRICKS . FOUNDATION FOUNDATION DESIGNED WHICH CAN WITHSTAND CYCLONIC FORCES .

14. DESIGN FEATURES GIVES BENEFICIARIES THE OPTION OF INVESTING THEIR OWN RESOURCES TO ADDING LIVING SPACE AND FUNCTIONALITY FUTURE OPTIONS HOUSE CONSTRUCTED LEAVING THE EDGES ‘TOOTHED-END’, ALLOWING FUTURE EXTENSIONS TO BE BUILT TO THE CORE HOUSE.

18. CONSTRUCTION STEPS

20. MASON WORK FOR FOUNDATION

21. 5” BRICK WORK ABOVE THE PLINTH LEVEL

22. 5” BRICK WORK COMPLETED, READY FOR LINTEL TO BE CAST.

23. 5” BRICK WORK COMPLETED ABOVE THE LINTEL, READY FOR TRUSS TO BE SET

24. 5” BRICK 6 MORE DAYS TO COMPLETE THE WORK UP TO THIS LEVEL BY 5 LABORS (2 MASSON + 2 HELPER) TRUSS ASSEMBLY PRODUCTION RATE 5 PER DAY

25. TRUSS SET COMPLETE, READY FOR TIN SETTING AND OTHER INDOOR WORK

26. 5” BRICK WORK COMPLETE ABOVE THE LINTEL, READY FOR TRUSS TO BE SET 6 MORE DAYS TO COMPLETE THE WORK UP TO THIS LEVEL BY 5 LABORS (2 MASSON + 2 HELPER) TIMBER WORK

27. DOOR AND WINDOW SETTING COMPLETE, TIN IS SET. PIPE SETTING, INSIDE FILLING, AND SOME FINISHING WORK TO BE DONE.

28. COMPLETED SHELTER, READY FOR HANDOVER TO THE BENEFICIARY.

29. ENSURING QUALITY TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNDP MONITORED THE ENTIRE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS. ENSURED CONSISTENCY AND QUALITY FOR THE LARGE NUMBER OF SHELTERS BEING BUILT SIMULTANEOUSLY . ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY WORKED ONLY WITH CONTRACTORS WHICH HAD FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PROVEN EXPERIENCE. CONTRACTORS HAD TO COMPLETE WORK COMPLYING TO FIXED STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES SET BY UNDP. AVOIDED PROBLEMS OF HAVING CONFLICTING STANDARDS AND DIFFERENT DESIGNS AND GUIDELINES.

32. DOCUMENTATION MONITORED WITH 3 LAYERS QUALITY ASSURANCE APPROVAL PROCEDURES ENSURING THAT THE TARGET BENEFICIARIES GOT THE BEST PRODUCT APPROVAL DOCUMENTS FOR STAGE TO STAGE AND FINAL HANDING-OVER DOCUMENT ENDORSED BY THE GOB OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED FOR EVERY SINGLE SHELTER ALL THESE DOCUMENTS ARE ARCHIVED IN 395 VOLUMES AT UNDP FOR ANY FUTURE REFERENCES / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

33. PROCESS FOLLOWED International Tender Bidding Selection of beneficiaries RFP RFQ Project implementation Issuance of contract Final selection of the Contractors Technical evaluation Co-ordination Evaluation Monitoring Substantial completion Handed-over to beneficiaries 6 Month DLP Final completion

35. COST BREAKDOWN

37. QUESTIONS