People's roles key to rebuilding

More than a month after the devastating earthquake hit Sichuan and its neighboring areas, the affected regions are busy mapping out their reconstruction plans. But the World Bank experts warn that such plans must be made very carefully to avoid missing the target and incur frustration in the future.

They also suggested that a catastrophe risk insurance fund should be established to cater to future needs and community consultation must be thoroughly conducted to get the relocation process smooth.

China has done a good job in the rescue and relief phase, said Christoph Pusch, the World Bank's South Asia regional coordinator for disaster risk management.