Jamaica is highly exposed to natural disasters of varying intensity and severity. Several types of disasters frequently occur including hurricanes, tropical storms, earthquakes, droughts, floods and landslides. Between 1988 and 2012, 11 named storms made landfall in Jamaica causing significant physical and financial damages. In addition, some years have seen intense rainfall that has caused flooding. Although seemingly minor, the recurrent compound...
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2018/05/01
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126537
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2018/05/23
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Disclosed
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Roadmap for a disaster risk financing strategy against natural disasters : Jamaica
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Disaster Risk Finance