Progamme description

The aim of this project is to contribute to the rehabilitation of urban areas of Port-au-Prince affected by the earthquake, through the implementation of an overall system of debris recycling, removal and processing. Debris management will be organized to contribute to priority actions aiming at improving the living condition in the neighborhoods. The project aims at managing debris from targeted areas, emphasizing on reuse and recycling options in situ and arranging transportation to areas of landfill and debris processing to preserve the public interest by reducing the risks associated with uncontrolled discharge of debris. 

Overall objective:

Support the safe return of displaced families through the rehabilitation of affected neighborhoods. The implementation will adopt an integrated and participatory approach (social mobilization) that will contribute to the reactivation of local economies (job creation) particularly through debris removal activities (debris removal).

Immediate objectives:

The immediate objectives of this project include:

• Social mobilization (UN-Habitat) of affected communities for the participatory definition of debris removal plans for their neighborhoods;

• Debris Management (UNDP): demolition of unsafe structures (red houses), the management of debris in areas of intervention;

• Job Creation (ILO): Employment opportunities for affected communities by the reuse of recyclable debris and reactivation of social economies through the creation and support to small and micro enterprises.

Expected results:

1. Community participation, social cohesion and capacity development of local institutions.

2. More than 7,000 structurally damaged building (tagged as red houses) will be safely demolished.

3. Over 625,000 m3 of debris will be removed and managed.

4. At least 300,000 m3 of debris will be recycled.

5. A minimum of 3,000 people will be benefit from the income generating activities (HIMO) and support to small and micro-enterprises

6. Local economies will be revitalized thanks the direct and indirect benefits of the project