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This country profile analyzes gender gaps in the disaster risk management (DRM) agenda in Jamaica that influence the exposure and vulnerability, preparedness, and coping capacity of different populations. Identified gender gaps need to be considered when preparing and implementing DRM policies, programs, and projects before, during, and after disasters strike to improve their effectiveness and equity.

Recommendations cover the following topics:

1. data collection;
2. disaster risk management (DRM) and climate change policies;
3. the provision of health services;
4. a better balance between productive and reproductive activities;
5. employment, livelihoods, and social protection;
6. gender-based violence (GBV);
7. women's participation in DRM activities;
8. gender-sensitive early warning systems (EWS).