How Does Paired Assistance to Disaster-Affected Areas (PADAA) Contribute to Economic Sustainability? A Qualitative Analysis of Wenchuan County

There is a high risk of an economic downturn after the end of reconstruction efforts following natural hazards. High levels of external assistance can sometimes weaken local autonomy and self-sufficiency, creating the pre-conditions for a “forgotten phase”. However, through the t...

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Main Authors: Xiaojun Zhang, Zhiqiang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/14/3915