Methodological Approach To Gender Analysis In Natural Disaster Assessment A A Guide For The Caribbean

The Caribbean region is highly prone to natural disasters. These bring about the loss of lives, property, and employment, and damage to the physical infrastructure and the environment. The poor are generally the most vulnerable and the women and children among them are often the hardest hit. Incorporation of gender analysis into the evaluations carried out in the emergency phase of the disaster cycle can help ensure that the different needs of women and men are taken into account during rehabilitation and reconstruction. This document presents tools and methodologies to conduct gender analysis in this area.United Nations is the author of 'Methodological Approach To Gender Analysis In Natural Disaster Assessment A A Guide For The Caribbean', published 2004 under ISBN 9789211214444 and ISBN 9211214440.