Foreign Assistance: Implementing Disaster Recovery Assistance in Latin America

Abstract

I am pleased to be here today to discuss our work on the U.S. governments disaster recovery and reconstruction program for hurricane-affected countries. In the fall of 1998, Hurricanes Mitch and Georges struck Central America and the Caribbean. The storms left thousands dead and many more homeless; damages were estimated at more than $10 billion. The international donor community pledged $9 billion to assist in the recovery and reconstruction of Mitch-affected countries in Central America. In May 1999, the Congress passed emergency supplemental legislation that, among other things, provided $621 million for a disaster recovery and reconstruction fund for the affected countries as well as reimbursement funds to U.S. agencies for costs incurred during the immediate relief phase. 1 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and numerous other U.S. departments and agencies are using this funding to implement recovery and reconstruction activities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 21, 2001
Accession Number
ADA387966

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Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Business Administration
  • Central America
  • Civil Defense
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Disasters
  • Governments
  • Infrastructure
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Training

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