Marmara Earthquake Emergency Reconstruction Project

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As part of the comprehensive response to the August 17 Marmara earthquake, the Marmara Earthquake Emergency Reconstruction Project (MEER) finances reconstruction and interventions that will contain damages in the case of a similar event, especially since earthquakes are expected to hit regions in Istanbul and Izmir. This project has three main components: The first creates a comprehensive emergency management structure that coordinates and integrates risk reduction strategies, preparedness, response, and recovery. It also creates an insurance mechanism, establishing and expanding national catastrophic risk management and risk transfer capabilities by making liquidity readily available to resident owners of damaged or destroyed dwellings; reducing government fiscal exposure; ensuring the financial solvency of the pool; and reducing government dependency on the Bank and other donors. This first component also reviews legal reforms, and strengthens the municipal capability to regulate, plan, and implement disaster resistant development. Lastly, this component establishes a land information system while updating and improving obsolete registers and maps. The second component funds the development of a trauma program for adults, which sets up community mental health centers and programs for psychological and organizational support. The third component reconstructs permanent housing in earthquake-affected areas.

FY17 - Financial Sector,FY17 - Health,FY17 - Industry, Trade and Services,FY17 - Public Administration

World Bank Group

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Government