Expression of Interest For Feasibility Study To Evaluate The Proposed Project

Expression of Interest are invited for Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Proposed Project "Sustainable Improvement of Socioeconomic Living Conditions of Vulnerable Households and Strengthening Resilience through the Protection of Mangroves. I. Background and rationale Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the least developed in the world. According to the KRI (Germanwatch Climate Risk Index) 2021, Haiti is among the three most affected countries, along with Puerto Rico and Myanmar1. These rankings reflect the severity of extreme weather events during this period. According to the Global Food Crisis Report (2024), Haiti is facing an alarming situation. Approximately 5 million people, or nearly half of the population analyzed, could face high levels of acute food insecurity. The main causes of this crisis include conflict, economic crises, and environmental disasters. In the Human Development Index, Haiti ranks 170th out of a total of 191 countries (HDI 2022). Faced with severe socioeconomic inequalities and political instability, Haiti is described as a fragile state. Over the past 30 years, Haiti has been marked by long-lasting and recurring crises. Poor governance, environmental degradation, institutional breakdown, and the prioritization of private interests over the common good of society have massively reduced the quality of life of the populations. In addition, ongoing deforestation and associated degradation of Haitis land and coastal areas, as well as the effects of climate change, are contributing to the intensity and quantity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes and prolonged droughts. Haitis climate has changed significantly over the past 40 years. Average temperatures have increased and the rainy season is highly unstable. Climate projections show that average temperatures, storm frequency and intensity will continue to increase and precipitation is decreasing, as shown in a 2023 Adelphi study. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.malteser-international.org/en/about-us/service/tenders.html