Dominica: Needs Assessment and Recovery Strategy Donor Conference New York 20 November 2017 Donor Conference New York 20 November 2017

Hurricane Maria Category 5 Hurricane Maria hit Dominica on 18 September 2017 with sustained winds of 250 km/hour, causing widespread devastation 31 confirmed deaths; 34 remain missing PDNA: Total Damage and Economic Losses of USD $1.3B; over 200% of GDP  93% of the population impacted; 65,000 people require material support Dominica

Damage and Loss Damages By Sector (US$ Millions) Losses By Sector

Recovery Needs Sector Short Term (<1 year) Medium Term (1-3 years) Long Term (3-5 years) TOTAL Agriculture 54 18 16 88 Fisheries 2 1 - 3 Forestry 12 15 Commerce & Micro Business 71 73 Tourism 8 26 Housing 501 520 Education 9 83 94 Health 4 89 Culture 5 Transport 106 124 72 302 Electricity 44 37 81 Water and Sanitation 25 24 7 56 Telecommunication 11 48 Airports and Port 14 23 Disaster Risk Management 10 Environment Gender Total 383 764 221 1,368

Recovery Plan The Recovery Plan: 4 Pillars Reviving markets, getting cash circulating Reactivation of productive sectors Stabilizing society, bringing back hope and opportunity Delivering for the people Total Required for Priorities $724.5M Already Committed $162M (22%) Funding Gap $562.5M (78%)

Recovery Priorities Ongoing activities: Promote insurance payouts 1. Reviving Markets, Getting Cash Circulating $ 67M Ongoing activities: Promote insurance payouts Salary and pension advances, emergency cash assistance Restore environment for private sector investment National Employment Program expansion Priority projects: Clearing roads and access for agriculture, trade, business ($42M) Grants to farmers and small businesses ($25M – $10M committed) You may wish to mention: Cash assistance with WFP, UNICEF, Red Cross NEP with UNDP

Recovery Priorities 2. Reactivation of Productive Sectors $ 336M Priority projects: Transport infrastructure: road, bridges, etc. ($175M – $90M committed) Airport and Ports: ($22.7M) Integrated energy plan ($77M – $62M committed) Agriculture and Fisheries ($39M) Roseau sea and river defenses ($10M) Tourism sector ($2M) BBB – Build Back Better SLM – sustainable land management CSA – climate smart agriculture RE – renewable enrergy

Recovery Priorities Priority projects: $ 327M 3. Stabilizing Society, Bringing Back Hope $ 327M Priority projects: Housing – Reconstruction/Repair ($175m) Education – School Repair ($67.4m) Health – Smart Clinics ($25m) Water and Sanitation – System Rehabilitation ($56.3) Social Protection – Safety Nets ($4m)

Recovery Framework 4. Delivering for the People $ 2M New Climate-Resilient Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD): Fast-track project execution Assume accountability for results achievement Function as external partner focal point Assess capacity gaps within public administration Facilitate recruitment of additional expertise Ensure proper monitoring and results evaluation Governed by a CEO + Supervisory Board, assisted by a Policy Board

Prioritised Expenditure Summary Sector Needs from PDNA Prioritised Expenditure Committed Balance Housing 519.8 175.0 - Transport - Excluding Roseau Renewal 290.0 90.0 85.0 Education 94.2 67.4 Water & Sanitation 56.3 Remaining Clearing 41.7 Agriculture (less grants) 68.0 36.9 Health 22.1 25.0 Airport & Ports 22.7 Integrated Energy Plan 77.0 62.0 15.0 Grants to Farmers and MSMEs 10.0 Roseau Sea and River Defenses 12.0 Climate Resilient Execution Agency 2.0 Social Protection 4.0 Fisheries 2.5 Tourism 26.2 Total 1,263.5 724.5 162.0 562.5