Project Info

Project Code
2225P
Tranche
T14
Tranche Type
Regular
Status
Active
Title
Building back better post COVID-19 tourism dependent Caribbean economies

Entities

Implementing Entity (Lead)
ECLAC
Other Collaborating Entities
Other UN entities

Financial and Evaluation Info

Total Budget
$500,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No

Countries and Regions

Countries or Areas: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Regions: Americas
Sub-Regions:
Intermediate Regions:
Countries in Special Situations: Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Areas of Work

SDG
2
4
8
13
14
17
5
9
SDG Targets
2.c
4.3
4.5
8.2
8.3
8.9
13.2
14.7
17.14
2.3
5.5
5.b
9.3
9.b
14.b
17.17

Brief Description

This project aims to identify - with rigorous analysis - the major impacts of the pandemic on the tourism sector and those industries which provide goods and services to this sector in six tourism-based economies of the Caribbean. On the basis of these findings, it will support the development of practical strategies and concrete proposals to aid countries in their efforts to rebuild specific socio-economic sectors in a competitive and sustainable manner post-pandemic, including through financial investment, capacity building, and institutional strengthening. This will not only provide a basis for improved welfare for all citizens but will put the countries on a sounder footing to face future shocks.

Objective and Expected Outcomes

Objective
To strengthen national capacities in selected Caribbean tourism-based economies for resilient recovery in specific tourism-related sectors post COVID-19.
Expected Outcome 1
Enhanced capacity of beneficiary countries to promote a more diversified economic base.
Expected Outcome 2
Enhanced capacity of women, youth, rural dwellers and other target groups to capitalize on entrepreneurial opportunities in new capital sectors identified for economic transformation.