This document presents a case study of UNDP post-disaster assistance to Grenada in 2004 examining early recovery and the best practices and lessons learned. 

This response took place prior to the establishment of the Cluster Approach in 2005; the  experience  demonstrates  why  UNDP  is  well-positioned  to  assume  lead  responsibility  for  early recovery.  Additionally the Grenada experience contributed to the development of a framework for early recovery and early recovery guidelines.