Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP)

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Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) in Dominica is a critical initiative launched in September 2014 with an overarching goal to reduce the island's vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change impacts.

About Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP)

The DVRP is backed by the financial support of the World Bank, International Development Association (IDA), Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR), Strategic Climate Fund (SCF), and the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the DVRP is more than a project – it's a promise of a stronger tomorrow. With a robust budget of US$81.8 million, the project's heart beats within its Project Coordination Unit (PCU), dedicated to turning plans into action across various sectors. This comprehensive initiative spreads its wings through civil engineering marvels like road construction, slope stabilization, bridge rehabilitation, and extends its touch to agriculture and forestry sectors.

Key Components and Achievements of DVRP

• Resilient Infrastructure Investment: Developing infrastructure that can withstand natural disasters and climate change.
• Hazard Data Enhancement: Improving data collection and monitoring systems for better hazard prediction and response.
• Social and Environmental Safeguards: Ensuring compliance with social safeguard policies, particularly focusing on indigenous communities and land acquisition.
• Capacity Building and Data Development: Strengthening institutional capacities for hazard risk management.

Dominica's journey towards resilience is a testament to its unyielding spirit. The DVRP stands as a cornerstone in this journey, ensuring the nation is well-equipped to face, respond, and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters and climate change, safeguarding its future for generations to come.