Strengthening Disaster Risk Management, Resilience of Urban Water and Sanitation Services, and Dam Safety in the Dominican Republic

Grant Amount: $570,000 Active

Region Latin America and Caribbean (LAC)

Country Dominican Republic

Start Date 02/2022

Completion Date 02/2024

Funding Source Japan-World Bank Program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries – Second Phase

The
development objective of this grant is to strengthen the capacity of national
authorities in the Dominican Republic to improve dam safety operations, preparedness,
and resilience of downstream communities, and of water supply and sanitation
services in targeted areas of the country.

Sendai Priorities

Priority 1Understanding disaster risk

Priority 2Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk

Priority 3Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience

Priority 4Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction