Canada-CARICOM Expert Deployment Mechanism

This project aims to address priority needs identified by national government entities by providing Canadian technical assistance to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states over a period of four years. The ultimate goal is to support Caribbean countries in their efforts to diversify and strengthen local economies build strong and climate resilient communities and reduce gender and economic inequalities. As such the Canada-CARICOM Expert Deployment Mechanism builds the capacity of local government organizations in the area of good governance. Project activities include: (1) enhancing effectiveness transparency and accountability; (2) strengthening equitability and sustainability in policies; (3) enhancing the digitalization of government services and goods; and (4) improving the management of financial and human resources. The coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a devastating impact on Caribbean economies many of which are highly dependent on tourism. This has heightened the need to diversify economies and improve government effectiveness in addressing socioeconomic inequalities and alleviating poverty.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) more effective inclusive accountable environmentally responsive and gender responsive institutions and organizations in official development aid-eligible CARICOM countries; (2) more equitable delivery of goods and environmentally- and gender-sensitive services by public institutions to their constituents in official development aid-eligible CARICOM countries; and (3) increased visibility of Canadian expertise and leadership in the Caribbean region.