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Commonwealth expert focuses on reducing the Caribbean country's reliance on meat imports

When Hurricane Ivan swept through Grenada in 2004, it left the Caribbean country in ruins. Some 90 per cent of homes on the largest island, also called Grenada, were destroyed; the damage totalled more than US$800 million. As the small island state, which is made up of seven islands, struggled to recover, Hurricane Emily arrived (in July 2005) causing severe flooding. The country's economy was devastated.

As part of its recovery, the Government

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No.1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid( 1), and in particular Articles 2 (f), 4 and 15(2) thereof;

Having regard to Council Decision 2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community ('Overseas Association Decision(2)), and in particular Articles 21 and 30 thereof:

Whereas:

(1) The Caribbean Region is exposed to

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No.1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid(2), and in particular Article 2(f) and Article 15(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community ('Overseas Association Decision')(3), and in particular Articles 21 and 30 thereof:

Whereas:

(1) The Caribbean is exposed to a wide

Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility

A grant of USD5 million was approved to the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility established to allow Caribbean governments to economically purchase insurance coverage against hurricanes and earthquakes. The scheme is designed to ensure immediate payout on claims thereby relieving fiscal difficulties normally experienced in the immediate aftermath of the events.

Republic of Haiti - Education for All Project

In Haiti, the newest member of CDB, approximately

1 - Rationale, needs and target population :

1.1. - Rationale :

The Caribbean region experiences multiple natural disasters. Tropical storms often take the form of a hurricane1, and the hurricane season lasts for six months. There are also floods, flash floods, tsunamis, landslides and mudslides. Some islands suffer from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The physical risk is combined with socioeconomic factors, such as high population density, fast demographic growth and great poverty. The combination of these factors results in very vulnerable communities,

GA/10532

Sixty-first General Assembly
Plenary
52nd & 53rd Meetings (AM & PM)

Assembly Also Considers Strategies to Forestall Disasters, Boost Response; Assistance to Palestinian People; Three Texts on Regional Cooperation Adopted

To the Member States:

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Pan American Health Organization, I have the honor of presenting the 2005-2006 annual report on the activities of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regional Office of the World Health Organization. The report highlights technical cooperation that has taken place during this period, especially the progress made in reducing gaps in health, to