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Technical assistance on issues related to reconstruction
and administrative management, urban development
strategies and emergency preparedness have been
provided to 55 municipalities through this component
of the reconstruction program.
28
integrated urban development strategies were
finalized, exceeding the original target of
20 strategies.
With
technical assistance from two USAID contractors,
112 municipalities formed emergency committees
and prepared emergency plans. In addition, 4,665
people from 250 municipalities have been trained
in disaster preparedness, mitigation and emergency
planning.
To
assure the sustainability of USAID’s water and
sanitation investments 31 studies on appropriate
user fees were completed in 25 municipalities.
The
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) held a series of four forums to discuss:
the land use plan developed for the Amarateca
valley; economic development opportunities on
the north coast; land tenure; and historic preservation
and economic development. The forums were well-attended
by municipal leaders, NGOs, and Chambers of
Commerce members.
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