March 2021 Volume 4, Issue 1 HOR ZON FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DESK W e are living in unprecedented times. We are traveling through unchartered waters. The times in which we are living are uncertain, complex, insecure and anxiety-inducing. The COVID-19 crisis has greatly intensified the uncertainty, complexity and anxiety. The crisis has now gone past a year in duration and there is as yet no certainty regarding its end. We at the CARICAD Secretariat have responded to these challenging times with creativity and determination. This is some of what we did: Placed a premium on the safety of our staff and ancillary personnel. We have followed all directives from the Government of Barbados and all relevant protocols Identified the priority areas of work in the COVID-19 environment Upgraded technology to underpin remote work among all staff and personnel engaged on assignments Revamped and revised our Operational Plan Defined ways in which CARICAD could deliver value to member states in the Devon Rowe Executive Director of CARICAD prevailing, protracted circumstances and moved systematically to deliver value through assignments for and interaction with member states Focused on re-developing our Website and Social Media pages to facilitate improved and expanded contact and engagement with stakeholders Continues on Page 2 1
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