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This report seeks to analyse the strengths and gaps of the legal and policy frameworks related to disaster recovery in The Bahamas, particularly within the context of the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Dorian.
Disasters Volume 46: ‘Building back better’ in the context of multi-hazards in the Caribbean
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Publications
This paper examines the concept of recovery and ‘building back better’ in the context of the Caribbean, paying particular attention to the experience of the selected countries.
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 Pandemic
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This report provides an assessment of the social and economic impact and efficacy of post Dorian and COVID support programmes on micro, small and mid-sized enterprises in Grand Bahama and Abaco.
Guide To Housing Standards for The Bahamas: Build Back Better
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Publications
This paper provides essential information on construction methods and details that will help ensure resilience against future hurricanes and storm surges.
PDNA of the Fisheries Sector in The Bahamas
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PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
The report analyzes the damages and losses suffered by the fisheries sector in The Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.
Assessment of the effects and impacts of Hurricane Dorian
Documents and publications
PDNA - Post Disaster Needs Assessments
The report evaluates Hurricane Dorian's devastating impact on The Bahamas, estimating $2.5 billion in damage and highlighting the need for resilient reconstruction and improved disaster preparedness across all sectors.
Research briefs
A new Stanford-led study provides information on how to invest in natural coastal ecosystems that the Bahamian government, community leaders and development banks are applying in post-disaster recovery and future storm preparation in the Bahamas.
Stanford News Service
Documents and publications
This paper explains the excess rainfall parametric insurance product of the CCRIF and Swiss Re Excess Rainfall, which helps to mitigate the short-term cash flow problems small developing economies suffer after major natural disasters.

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