Annotated Bibliography

"About RM1.5 million of the RM12 million collected from the Force of Nature concert for tsunami relief has been spent on rehabilitation." Straits Times (2005). <http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/National/20050923083011/Article/indexb_html >.  This article deals looks at the use of funding. The article shows how people have different views on the dispersal of funding. The article states the decision made by the Kuala Lumpar government to direct the majority of funds towards rehabilitation.  

"Aid groups accepting donations for victims." CNN (2005). 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/12/28/tsunami.aidsites/>.  This is simply a source that cites all the different organizations receiving donations for Tsunami relief. The list is very long, revealing the great diversity of different groups funding for relief.  

Ashraf, Haroon. "Tsunami wreaks mental health havoc." In Focus (2005). 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.who.int/bulletin /volumes/83/6/infocus0605/en/index1.html>.   This article takes a closer look the health problem. It reveals the great demand for funding and aid for the health of the victims. More specifically, it reveals that we cannot just throw and supplies at the victims and expect problems to resolve. Its a human issue, and therefore a very intricate one.

Australia. AusAID. Australia's response to the Indian ocean tsunami . 2005. 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.ausaid.gov.au/publications/pdf/tsunami_report_june05.pdf>.  This government publication is written from the perspective of a country that was not the primary victims  of the South Asian Tsunami. It reveals how the Australian government has funded, aided and cooperated in the effort of relief work and reconstruction. It holds the true spirit of humanity and world unity.

Bryant, Edward. Natural Disasters. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2005.   This book looks at a broader scope of natural disaster. It shows the similarities between disasters and patterns of relief work against different disasters. It also has a whole section about tsunamis and earthquakes.  

Bryant, Edward. Tsunami : the underrated hazard . Cambridge UP, 2001.  This books analyzes Tsunamis at a more geological level. It looks at how they are caused, geological factors that affect the tsunami and the science of the movement of tsunami. This technical side of the issue is highly important, equipping us with the information to tackle the crisis.

"Building back better livelihoods in the tsunami zone." FAO News (2005). 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/news/2005/103100/>.  This is a source dealing with the funding and source of funding. It shows the economic and mathematical aspects behind funding. Furthermore, it describes the short term and long term uses for the funds.  

"Failure to Gauge the Quake Crippled the Warning Effort." Science Magazine (2005). 17 Sept. 2005 < http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/307/5707/201?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=%22South+Asia+Tsunami+Failure+to+Gauge+the+Quake+Crippled+the+Warning+Effort%22&searchid=1127147563378_6809&stored_search=&FIRSTINDEX=0 >.  This source is a great time map, which describes how the information flowed or failed to flow across the globe on the day of the Tsunami. This reveals the failure of the existing global network and how the casualties could decrease with better networking.  

Hiraishi, Tetsuya. "Tsunami Risk and Its Reduction." Port and Harbour Research Institute Ministry of Transport (2000). 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.edm.bosai.go.jp/eqtap/3rdws_hiraishi_e.doc>.   This report expresses one man's idea of how to tackle the problem of tsunami. He has original and interesting thoughts on the operating field surveys and establishing communication networks.  

"Indonesia: Aceh - Reconstruction will take years." International Committee of the Red Cross (2005). 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/HMYT-6GELUX?OpenDocument&rc=3#show&emid=TS-2004-000147-LKA >.  This article is written from the perspective of an NGO, the Red Cross, and shows the problems they are facing in the reconstruction work after the South Asian Tsunami. It shows the difficulty of splitting the funding between long term and short term demands, and it explains how reconstruction will take a long time.

Pacific Countries. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Tsunami Preparedness Act. 1 July 2005. 19 Sept. 2005 <http://www.theorator.com/bills109/s50.html>.   This is a great source which sheds light to the methodology of imposing tsunami preparedness at a global level. It is a detailed and well developed act, which describes a step by step plan of how to deal with a tsunami, including areas such as: Detection, mitigation, research, international network, etc.  

"Secretary-General pleased by $5 million Nigerian donation to Tsunami Relief Fund." United Nations Secretary-General (2005). 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/KHII-6GF3DG?OpenDocument&rc=3 >.  This article focuses on the issue of funding. It reveals that the potential source of funding could be through donations made by governments. It also shows that the UN is in charge of managing and organizing the funds.  

Sri Lanka. NATIONAL POS-TSUNAMI LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP . 2005. 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.reliefweb.int/library/documents/2005/ocha-lka-05jul.pdf>.  This government publication is written by one of the tsunami-stricken countries, Sri Lanka. It examines how the reaction to the South Asian Tsunami has failed, and how it could be improved. This sheds light on how international cooperation could have contributed to the crisis in a more efficient manner.

The Republic of India. MASTER PLAN FOR THE REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE REGIONS AND COMMUNITIES OF THE PROVINCE OF NANGGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM AND THE ISLANDS OF NIAS, PROVINCE OF NORTH SUMATERA . 2005. 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.reliefweb.int/library/documents/2005/govtidn-idn-12apr-main.pdf>.   This source is an in depth plan proposed by one of the tsunami-stricken countries to deal with the consequences of the tsunami. It examines the impact of the tsunami from different perspectives of the society and formulates many plans that need to be achieved to reconstruct the society.  

Thiessen, Donna. "Grant Supports $16.6 million USG Initiative for the Development of an Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System." Government of the United States of America (2005). 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/EGUA-6GEM4X?OpenDocument&rc=3#show&emid=TS-2004-000147-LKA >.  This article is an instance of international collaboration for the cause of coordinating global tsunami preparedness. It describes how the United States and Thailand are planning to construct a warning network in the Indian Ocean.

"UN envoy Clinton's tsunami group endorses stepped-up recovery plans." United Nations News Service (2005). 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/HMYT-6GGMYT?OpenDocument&rc=3#show&emid=TS-2004-000147-LKA >.  This article deals mainly with the recovery and redevelopment of the South Asian Tsunami. However, it is relevant for 2 reasons: Firstly, it reveals the damage done by the tsunami, giving us a better general understanding of the Tsunami. Secondly, it sheds light on the international structure of the recovery – how different governments, NGOs and the UN give aid to the victims.  

United Nations Environmen. After the tsunami : rapid environmental assessment . Nairobi: UNEP, 2005.  This book is an in depth case study of the recent South Asian Tsunami which looks specifically at the environmental ramifications of the crisis. It reveals the need of funding for these environmental problems and it shows how the funding should be used. It is highly relevant because it represents an international effort which uses funding to alleviate the aftermath of the Tsunami.

"UN Promotes Efforts To Set Up Tsunami Early Warning System For Indian Ocean." Science daily (2005). 18 Sept. 2005 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050104114821.htm>.   This source looks at the role of the UN in increasing global preparedness. The article shows how the UN is implementing warning systems, planning on education campaigns and improving communication. This article also lets the reader understand about the existing Tsunami Warning Organizations.  

Walter, Dudley C., and Lee Min. Tsunami! Hawaii: University of Hawaii P, 1998.  This book has a lot of case studies, which are essential to get a general grasp on all aspects about Tsunamis. It focuses on the Tsunamis taken place in Hawaii, and has extensive researches on warning systems.  

"What is the ICG/ITSU?" International Tsunami Information Centre . 6 July 2005. ITIC. 23 Sept. 2005 <http://www.tsunamiwave.info/>.  This is a good example of an international organization that deals with Tsunamis. This site explains the organization's purpose, history and structure. This is a good starting point for developing ideas of a more sophisticated international organization.