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Law and Regulation Play Key Role in Disaster-Risk Reduction in Haiti

A new report by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) highlights the critical role that law and regulation play in disaster-risk reduction in Haiti.

The report, titled “How Law and Regulation Supports Disaster-Risk Reduction in Haiti”, examines the current legal framework governing disaster risk reduction in Haiti and identifies key areas for improvement. The study found that while there are several laws and regulations in place, they often lack clarity, consistency, and effective implementation, which hinders efforts to reduce disaster risk.

  • Create a cross-sectoral committee to investigate the possible collection and harmonization of all current Haitian laws, with a view to launching a project to collect, codify, and digitize all laws in force.
  • Review and streamline laws relevant to land use planning.
  • Conduct a full review of the legal and policy frameworks relevant to informal and precarious settlements.
  • Mandate specific representation for civil society, communities, including women and vulnerable groups, and DRM committees at departmental, municipal, and local levels in DRM institutions and processes at the national and local levels.

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“The legal framework is a critical component of disaster-risk reduction,” said Mr. Ewan Powrie, IFRC Legal Consultant, who prepared the report. “By strengthening the law and regulation, we can improve the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction efforts and ultimately save lives.”

Partners

The report was prepared by the IFRC in partnership with the Haitian Red Cross Society. The Canadian Red Cross provided financial support for the report.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank all stakeholders who contributed to the report, including officials from government agencies, civil society organizations, and community members.

About the IFRC

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a global humanitarian organization that works to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of disasters, conflicts, and other crises. The IFRC is the world’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network, with 190 member National Societies and millions of volunteers worldwide.