Bridging the Infrastructure Gap: Tools for Resilient Investments in Infrastructure.

This session will explore multiple initiatives through which the Canada Caribbean Resilience Facility (CRF) is enhancing disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience in the Caribbean. It will delve into cutting-edge tools and methodologies that assess and enhance emergency preparedness, speed up recovery, and build resilient infrastructure, and discuss how the integration of disaster risk assessments into public infrastructure planning can safeguard national growth and protect vulnerable populations. Additionally, the session will highlight the critical role of public financial management in building resilience, and discuss innovative approaches to integrate disaster risk considerations into Public Investment Management and Public Asset Management.