Foreign Assistance: USAID Has Begun Tsunami Reconstruction in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, But Key Projects May Exceed Initial Cost and Schedule Estimates
By David Gootnick (au)
In Dec. 2004, an earthquake off the coast of Indonesia caused a tsunami that left 230,000 people killed or missing & presumed dead & $10 billion in damage in 12 countries. In May 2005, Congress appropriated $908 million for relief & reconstruction. U.S. emergency relief efforts budgeted at $327 million were nearly completed in Dec. 2005. The U.S. Agency for Internat. Dev't. (USAID) plans to spend $496 million on longer-term reconstruction, focusing on Indonesia & Sri Lanka, with the remaining $85 million allocated to other U.S. agencies. This report describes USAID's: progress in Indonesia, & Sri Lanka; financial & technical oversight measures; & implementation challenges. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.
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