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Housing is among the most affected sectors due to disasters. The recovery and reconstruction of homes and essential infrastructure require large quantities of construction materials, which are often not readily available. This can significantly delay recovery efforts, leaving affected families in vulnerable and precarious housing conditions for years. To respond to such situations, the Micro/Small Industry Program was launched in 2008 by the National Group for the Local Production of Construction Materials. Cuba became a key partner, developing a robust methodology that has been successfully replicated across the country following the impacts of Hurricanes Sandy (2012), Matthew (2016), Irma (2017), and Ian (2022). This initiative promotes business development and generates employment and income opportunities, while promoting a speedy recovery through housing rehabilitation and reconstruction. Click to Read |
