Assessments

Since 1985, it is estimated that up to three million people have been displaced by the conflict in Colombia, representing the world's third largest internally displaced population. Those affected face security concerns, a lack of stable income, insecure housing,…

Executive summary A little over a year since international pressure and an armed rebellion forced the departure of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and the collapse of this government, Haiti is at risk of becoming a permanent failed state. The presence of…

St. George's, February 22, 2005 1. At the request of the Government of Grenada, an IMF mission visited St. George's from February 15-22 to update its assessment of the economic situation as the country nears the six-month mark since Hurricane…

Mission Highlights Despite dry weather conditions in the North-West and localized floods during the months of May and September, rainfall has been adequate in quantity and well distributed. Cereal production for 2004 is forecast at 395 000 tonnes, about…

INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY The advent of Hurricane Ivan and its tragic and devastating consequences in the Cayman Islands and particularly in the Grand Cayman puts a strain on the economy and fiscal pressures on Government. The consequences of Ivan pose…

Introduction Forty years of conflict in Colombia and growing economic disparities have led to a severe deterioration in the basic living conditions of the population, in general, and those affected by the conflict-internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities-in particular.…

Compiled by the Joint UNEP/OCHA Environment Unit Based on assessment reports from UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team members October 2004 1. Introduction Overview Hurricanes Jeanne and Ivan ravaged the Caribbean and southern United States during September-October, 2004 resulting in loss of life, severe…

Contexte général: La mission a eu lieu le dimanche 19 septembre. Le départ a eu lieu à 12h30, et le retour à 16h30.L'hélicoptère s'est rendu sur Port de Paix, ou un survol de la ville a eu lieu…

SITUATION UPDATE Two radio stations have come to the rescue of Grenada to fill the void left by the absence of the Grenadian broadcast media. The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation, headquartered in Barbados, has expanded its 900 AM service to broadcasting to Grenada,…

HURRICANE IVAN -- INITIAL DAMAGE ASSESSMENT 1.0 INTRODUCTION This report provides the assessed cost of damage caused by the effects of Hurricane Ivan. It is only an Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) and does not include any significant details. Despite providing damage…