Bilateral verification missions were undertaken in late January to mid February 2005 to gather information about ongoing relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction in Tsunami affected coastal areas. The missions served as a quick reality check with a common focus on coordination efforts, issues of equity and political sensitivities. Nine districts were covered by seven bilateral teams: Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Ampara, Hambantota, Matara and Galle. This report summarises the findings and conclusions of the mission reports, and sheds light on actual practice with respect to agreed guiding principles of conflict sensitivity, subsidiarity, consultation and empowerment, and information and coordination.
