Implementation Completion and Results Report - Port-au-Prince Neighborhood Housing Reconstruction Project (PREKAD)
Summary — This report assesses the Port-au-Prince Neighborhood Housing Reconstruction Project (PREKAD) in Haiti, which aimed to help residents return to their communities after the 2010 earthquake by supporting housing repair/reconstruction and improving community infrastructure. The project, funded by the Haiti Reconstruction Fund, achieved most of its objectives despite challenges.
Key Findings
- The project exceeded its target for the number of displaced households returning to neighborhoods.
- Community infrastructure was improved through the repair and rehabilitation of roads, drainage systems, and other essential services.
- The project contributed to institutional capacity building at the national and local levels, particularly in housing and disaster risk management.
- The rental support cash grant program provided temporary housing solutions for vulnerable populations.
- The project demonstrated the feasibility of social housing projects with community management in the Haitian context.
Full Description
The Implementation Completion and Results Report evaluates the Port-au-Prince Neighborhood Housing Reconstruction Project (PREKAD) in Haiti. The project, funded by a US$65 million grant from the Haiti Reconstruction Fund, aimed to assist residents of selected Port-au-Prince neighborhoods severely affected by the 2010 earthquake to return to their communities. This was to be achieved by supporting the repair and reconstruction of their houses and improving basic community service infrastructure. The project included debris removal, housing repair and reconstruction, community service infrastructure repair and improvement, institutional capacity support, and project management components.
The project successfully exceeded targets for the number of displaced households returning to neighborhoods, households benefiting from community-wide upgrading, and direct project beneficiaries. It also supported the establishment of community reconstruction centers and the completion of community urban development plans. The project faced challenges related to the post-earthquake environment, institutional capacity, and political instability, but ultimately contributed to improved living conditions and livelihoods for many residents.