Improving the Supply Chain for PostDisaster Shelter Response in India and Pakistan
Planet Habitat, a global advisory and investment platform focusing on affordable housing, invests in locally sourced and sustainable shelter options. The postdisaster shelter sector is extremely fragmented and there is a wide gap between emergency response (provision of tents) and permanent housing options that can help survivors regain stability. The Capstone team investigated how international and local organizations, citizens, governments, and the private sector can collaborate to create streamlined and efficient shelter responses with sustainable, culturally appropriate options. The Capstone team conducted a literature review, interviews with organizations involved in disaster relief, and field research in India, including an assessment of posttsunami reconstruction in Tamil Nadu. The team produced a final report examining the successes and challenges of past responses in India and Pakistan, analyzing existing systems to develop recommendations about the optimal characteristics for potential investees to successfully enter the shelter supply chain.