The project supports Dominica in achieving its housing resilience target of 90% building code compliance by retrofitting existing structures.
Key components of the project include a housing survey to identify gaps between local practices and earthquake- and hurricane-resistant techniques, followed by a government-led retrofitting strategy prioritizing indigenous populations and women-headed households.
Additionally, the project will deliver practical retrofitting guidelines for homeowners and builders, empowering them to enhance the resilience of small buildings.
Lead Agency: Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Government of the Commonwealth of DominicaImpact
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The resilience of Dominica’s housing stock is strengthened through updated retrofitting guidelines, enabling homeowners and builders to reinforce small structures against hurricanes, earthquakes, and other climate-related hazards.
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Targeted housing resilience solutions prioritize economically disadvantaged households, ethnic minorities (including the Kalinago), women, girls, and the elderly, ensuring inclusive protection and reducing vulnerability to disasters and climate impacts.
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By enhancing the resilience of housing infrastructure critical to local enterprises, particularly in hazard-prone coastal and urban areas, the project supports business continuity and safeguards Dominica’s US$50 million tourism sector.
