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GEO HAITI • 2010 18 equipment to enable them to cope with the complex dynamics of neighborhoods. In addition to the functions of the State, the earthquake has highlighted the need to develop a culture in regard to risks at national level, including for example, actions on: (i) sectorial development programs (implementation of building codes, creation of maintenance budgets, insurance coverage, etc.), (ii) curriculum development (first aid, emergency skills, etc.) and vocational training (techniques, applications, with flexible teaching materials adapted to the national context, (iii) land-use policies (identification of risk areas, use of appropriate standards, regionalization according to risks and potential, etc.). Socio-economic impact The earthquake has also led to increased unemployment as a result of the destruction of workplaces, equipment, inventory and a more complicated access to markets and sources of energy. Indirectly, employment has been affected by the contraction of markets, the disruption of financing, and the loss of skilled personnel, resulting in lowered levels of competitiveness. An assessment made by the PDNA shows that there has been a total loss of just over 11 million man-days in the four affected regions and a consequent loss of income of US$53 million, of which 950 million gourds (local currency) reflect a loss of income by women. Of the four areas affected by the disaster, in terms of man-days and lost income, the Western province, where Port-au-Prince is situated, suffered the most, followed by two other provinces, the Southeastern and Nippes. Grande Anse also suffered losses but to a lesser extent. In terms of job losses, 20% refer to positions in the public administration. Preliminary estimates for the fiscal year 2008 had showed an increase in real income (5.5%), with a dynamism (64%) and moderation (11% against 7% in 2007) significantly higher than that from foreign aid. An increase estimated previously at 8% for 2010, the impact of the earthquake on the economy has resulted in reduced growth, leveling off at between 2.5% and 3.5% depending on the reconstruction 10 scenarios that were used. The most affected sectors have been those of trade, transport, telecommunications and manufacturing. Inflation in 2009 was of 4.7%, and in 2010 the estimates are that it will reach 11%, due, inter alia, to the reduced supply of goods, higher transport costs and the influx of foreign aid. Regarding problems linked to registered casualties, there have been 5,250 additional new cases of persons with disabilities, including 400 cases of quadriplegia. There were also 103,000 cases of children who, as a result of the earthquake, were left without parental care and facing increased risks of violence and exploitation. Finally, the number of 250,000 homeless and 600,000 displaced people moved to areas spared by the earthquake (see Figures A, B and C), have placed additional pressure on the host population and its health system. In the camps, the situation of young people is particularly fragile. Promiscuity has increased the risk of sexual violence, and the vulnerability of female-headed households and other groups with special needs (street children, orphans, the elderly and disabled persons) has increased. Additionally, there is a deepening health crisis. In the disaster area, 30 hospitals out of a total of 49 were damaged or destroyed, affecting the capacity of the health system and the organization of health services (50% of health personnel live in tents). As a result of the loss of its main building, the Ministry of Health has not been able to play a leading role with respect to the involvement of the many NGOs. It should be noted however that 90% of the smaller health centers are intact or only slightly damaged. The environmental crisis in Haiti is complicated by poverty. This has had a profoundly negative impact on the environment and lives of the population. The vulnerability to disasters in Haiti will continue to grow unless the issue of basic subsistence is tackled and resolved. Deforestation, coupled with vulnerability to hurricanes, has exacerbated 10 The first scenario is a “prudent” one in which 1/3 of the rehabilitation and reconstruction budget is spent in 2010 (other page?).
State of the Environment Report 2010 environmental degradation, affecting agricultural productivity, increasing poverty in rural areas and accelerating migration. This partially explains the increase in urban poverty and the deterioration of Figure A the natural environment. The long-term solution lies in an economic development that will benefit the poor while protecting the natural resources or their natural capital. 19 Number of internally displaced people living in spontaneous/organized Total: 1,301,491 Area of detail Port-au- Prince 20 15 17 45 53 41 communes 5 47 3 11 44 50 42 52 19 1 46 32 36 4 6 49 48 43 14 39 34 37 2 7 51 38 33 35 40 16 31 8 9 18 27 21 26 24 23 30 25 22 28 29 by the Government. Figure B Golfe d e l a Gonâv e Source: SNGRD. Bilan des dégâts #15. 28 Feb 2010. 13 Car i bbe an Se a 10 12 No. of internally displaced people living in spontaneous/organized settlements 0 300,000 Total: 604,215 100,000 50,000 NORD-OUEST NORD ARTIBONITE 162,509 NORD -EST CENTRE GRANDE -ANSE SUD NIPPES SUD-EST OUEST Source: SNGRD. Bilan des dégâts #15. 28 Feb 2010. Map Sources: CNIGS, UNCS. d Nations. www.reliefweb.int/haiti http://ochaonline.un.org http://haiti.oneresponse.info Send comments to: ocha.haiti.im@gmail.com
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