Jamaica - Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project

Overview & Synopsis

Ratings of Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project for Jamaica were as follows: outcome was satisfactory, Bank performance was satisfactory, and monitoring and evaluation quality was substantial. Some of the lessons learned include: Access to robust hazard and risk information is crucial for building resilience; Stakeholder participation and commitment are essential for advancing climate and DRM reforms and initiatives, which are usually multi-sectoral, and involve numerous stakeholders at national, subnational, and community levels; and Effective project management is essential for successfully implementing cross-sectoral projects.