Rebuilding, reconstruction and recovery in the year ahead View(s):The new year that has just dawned is one of formidable challenges to recover, reconstruct and rebuild the country after the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in November last year. Foreign assistanceThe task of reconstruction and rebuilding is of such magnitude that it cannot be accomplished by the efforts of the country alone. The rebuilding of the country requires substantial international assistance and relief from our debt repayment. As the UNDP Resident Representative said in no uncertain terms, the country requires international financial assistance to stabilise the economy. The reconstruction, rebuilding and recovery of the devastated country and economy cannot be achieved by the efforts of the country alone.

Source: Sunday Times January 03, 2026 18:59 UTC