SIDS have been persistently lagging other comparable economies in the developing world on the path to sustainable development. This is caused in part by the diverse characteristics of SIDS, which include low- and below sea-level- lying coastal communities, multi-island jurisdictions, and their attendant vulnerabilities. Many also have small populations or limited usable land area, which limits their development options. The COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing frequency and intensity of…
Innovation, Digital Government Transformation and Changing Mindsets in the Caribbean SIDS
Recipients: Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Guyana
Partners: ECLAC, CARICAD, RCOs
Donors: RB
Status: Active
Evidence-based Climate Action through Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation for Caribbean SIDS
Considering the escalating climate change challenges in the Caribbean region, marked by an urgent need for robust data-driven climate policies, the project is designed to enhance capacities in SIDS by delivering training in fundamental data science skills, along with providing technical assistance in making effective use of Automatic Identification System (AIS) data (for tracking vessels) and related national data (in two beneficiary countries, namely Barbados and Belize) as well as the…
Recipients: Barbados, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Belize
Partners: UN Environment (UNEP), Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Caribbean Community (CARICOM), International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Donors: RB
Status: Active