Natural hazards and economic development : policy considerations / Organization of American States, General Secretariat, Unit for Sustainable Development and Environment.

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TextPublication details: [United States] : Organization of American States, 1999Description: 9 leavesSubject(s):

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Subject: This paper aims to persuade governments to take actions (such as investing in buildings and infrastructures) with respect to natural hazards. It also aims to create a pair of synergistic and invincible forces - the governments and the people that interact to bring about a reduction in the impact of natural hazards in the Caribbean

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"USAID-OAS Caribbean Disaster Mitigation Project April 1999"

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Spiral bound

This document was written in the context of a study carried out by the CDMP entitled "Failure of infrastructures due to natural hazards in the Caribbean". It analyzes the lessons learned from that study and formulates recommendations for policy makers. It is based largely on materials prepared by CDMP consultant Tony Gibbs, with the assistance of Alwyn T. Watson

Includes bibliography (p. 8-9)

This paper aims to persuade governments to take actions (such as investing in buildings and infrastructures) with respect to natural hazards. It also aims to create a pair of synergistic and invincible forces - the governments and the people that interact to bring about a reduction in the impact of natural hazards in the Caribbean

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