The State of Aceh Before The Earthquake Driven Tsunami: Some Preliminary Research Notes

Abstract

This article would like to give a concise background of Aceh for The BRR’s [Badan Rekonstruksi dan Rehabilitasi, The  Agency  for  Reconstruction  and  Rehabilitation]  Proposal for  Transformation  and  Sustainable  Development  which  is framed,  bringing  together  the  goals  and  aspirations  of  many groups  and  sectors  from  Aceh  society  just  in  time  of  Islamic Sharia  law  initiated.  In  initiating  this  process,  it  assumed an enormous  challenge,  to  seek  a  national  consensus  in  a  local government  where  the  imposition  of  ideas  has  prevailed  over dialogue  and  negotiation,  frequently  leading  to  force  and violence.  Aceh  and  Nias  Reconstruction  and  Rehabilitation Agency – BRR is the sole agent for redevelopment of Aceh and Nias  and  without  any  public  hearing  or  consultation,  they  are conducting  many  project  of  development  in  the  aftermath  of tsunami disaster in the region.