Comparison of the socio-economic impacts of natural disasters on Caribbean societies in 2004

12 de Agosto de 2005 | Publicación

Comparison of the socio-economic impacts of natural disasters on Caribbean societies in 2004

- Autor corporativo de la publicación (Autor institucional): NU. CEPAL. Sede Subregional para el Caribe
- Descripción física: 36 páginas.
- Editorial: ECLAC
- Símbolo ONU (Firma): LC/CAR/L.39
- Fecha: 12 de Agosto de 2005

Resumen

This study sets out to synthesize the several country reports to address the terms of reference. It therefore examines the nature of the events as they impacted the countries in 2004 and seeks underlying common local conditions that might have contributed to damage. It therefore follows to a great extent the presentation structure of the national reports on the impact of the disasters.

Sede(s) subregional(es) y oficina(s)

Subregional Headquarters, Port of Spain