Objectives of the Project
General Objective
The general objective of the Project is the development of institutional capacity across the participating countries by supporting the development of a statistical framework to measure poverty and other vulnerability dimensions through collaborative work.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives are to develop: (i) a harmonized data collection instrument for measuring vulnerability in CARICOM in the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development; (ii) regional knowledge products and methodological guidelines for administering the harmonized instrument; and (iii) training modules for administering multipurpose surveys for measuring vulnerability.
Expected Results
COMPONENT 1- Harmonised Data Collection Instrument
Development and implementation by Member States of harmonised survey instruments to measure and assess vulnerability. This would include harmonised questionnaire in CAPI (Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing) form, interviewers’ manual and tabulation plan.
COMPONENT 2- Regional Knowledge Products and Methodological Guidelines
Development of the data infrastructure and technical capacity to implement the harmonised instrument on a continuous and consistent basis. This would include manual, methodological guidelines, fact sheets and reports.
COMPONENT 3- Training Modules/Workshops
Improved capacity of CARICOM Member States in measuring and assessing vulnerability and poverty, their multidimensional characteristics and intersectionality with other social, economic and environmental conditions. This would include digitised training material
Participant Countries
The Bahamas
Belize
Guyana
Trinidad and Tobago
Project Ends: May 2028
