Haiti Post Earthquake IDP Relocation Programs. Clément Bélizaire UCLBP Executive Director Beijing November 12, 2015

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1 Haiti Post Earthquake IDP Relocation Programs Clément Bélizaire UCLBP Executive Director Beijing November 12, 2015

2 Post Earthquake Displacement in Haïti Challenges were particularly acute as there was a combination of: Poverty Political instability History of weak Government; Environmental degradation and Natural disasters

3 The Reality faced by Government Jan 10th, 2010 earthquake caused severe damage: 250,000 homes destroyed 10 Billion in damage 1.5 MM people displaced 630,000 still living in Camps 80% of IDP S come from vulnerable areas No sustainable solutions Uncertain future

4 The Context During the first year of the displacement crisis there was a crisis of coordination for reconstruction Multiple Government agencies, Multiple UN agencies, International Organizations hundreds of NGOs Working across multiple domains: Camp management Housing construction Urban Planning Water Sanitation Basic services etc After his election in May 2011 President Martelly set up one Housing and Reconstruction Agency to coordinate reconstruction and the policy on assisting IDPs called UCLBP

5 Unite de Construction de Logements et de Batiments Publics The Government Agency UCLBP has three main divisions: UCLBP PUBLIC BUILDINGS HOUSING IDP Relocation and Neighborhood Rehabilitation

6 Organizational Coordination Chart Steering Comitee Local Gov Central Gov Int Partners 1. NATIONAL SUPERVISION MINISTRIES AGENCIES MICT MAST UCLBP MPCE MTPTC U U C. TERR C Division C DTP L Relogement L B B P P MAIRIES v CNIGS LNBTP Admin Platf Coor Comm M & E Tech Ass 1 Tech Ass 2 2. EXECUTING AGENCIES Exec A #1 Exec A #2 Exec A #3 Exec A #4 CAMPS Neighborhoods LEGENDE National Supervision Institution Executing Agencies P.M.U : Program Management Unit National Supervision Ministries and Agencies

Government s standpoint and initiatives IDP camps represented a high sanitary risk The Reconstruction had to be launched The camps were blocking reconstruction efforts The camps were absorbing

7 Government s standpoint and initiatives IDP camps represented a high sanitary risk The Reconstruction had to be launched The camps were blocking reconstruction efforts The camps were absorbing precious financial resources The government committed to bring back the IDP s home in a : multiple choice voluntary return process Government led Pilot Project : The 16/6 Project, introducing the Rental Support Cash Grants (RSCG) as relocation option for families living in Rental Housing before Earthquake ( 95+ %) 16/6 Project successfully becomes intervention model.

8 16/6 : From camps to neighborhoods approach Accompanied voluntary returns Rehabilitate and urbanize neighborhoods Build back better Job creation Involvement of the communities Gender equity Systematical reinforcement of government entities

9 16/6 : From camps to neighborhoods approach 16/6 intervention un model Risk Reduction in the neighborhoods Housing Solutions Access to basic Services Economic Opportunities Return of IDP s to the neighborhoods for good

10 IDP Relocation : Before and after RSCG s Year 1 Year 2 16/6 App

11 Camps and IDP population: July June 2015 GRAPH #1 Number of sites

12 Camps and IDP population: July June 2015 GRAPH #2 Number of households

13 Camps and IDP population: July June 2015 GRAPH #3 Number of individuals

14 Revitalization of key public spaces PLACE BOYER BEFORE

15 Revitalization of key public spaces PLACE BOYER AFTER

16 Revitalization of key public spaces PLACE SAINT PIERRE BEFORE

17 Revitalization of key public spaces PLACE SAINT PIERRE AFTER

18 Revitalization of precarious neighborhoods Housing :Hercules Mountain Before

19 Revitalization of precarious neighborhoods Housing : Hercules Mountain Project

20 Revitalization of precarious neighborhoods Housing: Hercules Mountain After

21 Revitalization of precarious neighborhoods Housing: Hercules Mountain After

22 Improved Resilience : Risk Mitigation Before After

23 Improved resilience : Risk Mitigation Before After

24 Improved Mobility and Accessibility Before After

25 Slum Upgrading Before

26 Slum Upgrading : After

27 Slum Upgrading : After

28 ON THE BEHALF OF Government of Haiti + THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME Clement Belizaire UCLBP Executive Director

Issue brief. Current Context. Fact box Displacement and shelter in Haiti. Saving lives, changing minds.

Issue brief. Current Context. Fact box Displacement and shelter in Haiti. Saving lives, changing minds. Issue brief HAITI TWO YEARS ON: WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE STILL IN CAMPS? Fact box Displacement and shelter in Haiti The estimated number of displaced persons in camps has declined from over 1.5 million in