The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami caused massive devastation in Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh, as well as other Asian and East African countries, killing more than 150,000 people in the region. The Aceh province in Indonesia was worst hit and what followed was an amazing outpouring of compassion and generosity from around the world. Entire villages needed to be reconstructed, and US$6 billion has been allocated towards rebuilding communities and livelihoods. Progress has been substantial, and this site aims to monitor Aceh’s reconstruction progress and the development of the local economy. Aceh Reconstruction Progress
More than half of the allocated funds have now been spent on Aceh’s reconstruction. To monitor the progress of reconstruction and get the latest updates, click here Economic Development
Aceh’s poverty level has fallen since the reconstruction program started, whilst at the same time there has been strong economic growth and declining inflation. Find out more here Public Finance
For a detailed analysis of Aceh's revenues, expenditures and fiscal management at the district and provincial levels, and also analysis on central government funds spent in the region, click here World Bank Programs
The World Bank’s development program in Aceh and Nias precedes the tsunami and began in 1998. Now, it also coordinates over US$670 million of the Mutli-Donor Fund. Click herefor an update on World Bank activities in Aceh and Nias. Aceh History
The tsunami caused US$4.5 billion worth of damages to the Aceh province, but in the immediate aftermath 30 years of conflict also came to an end. Find out more about Aceh’s colourful history here | |
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