October 2020 Volume 3, Issue 5 By Devon Rowe Executive Director of CARICAD T he Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD) was established by a decision of the CARICOM Heads of Government and became operational in 1980. CARICAD plays a critical role in supporting the process of regional integration by providing technical assistance to 17 Member States. CARICAD, since 2016, has been making a deliberate attempt to increase its use of cost-effective electronic means to deliver services to its clients. The main drivers for the continuing transformation efforts were declining resources and the desire to increase output to meet the needs of Member States. In addition, there was a need to increase outreach and access to an ever-widening client base. CARICAD also delivers technical assignments with the assistance of consultants and consequently sought new means through which greater collaboration could be achieved. Devon Rowe Executive Director of CARICAD CARICAD recognised the need to have a greater impact on leadership in public service. Consequently, in 2016, the Centre, following approval by the Board, began the process of planning the incorporation of the Caribbean Leadership Project (CLP) into core operations. The seven-year CLP funded by the Canadian Government was absorbed when it came to an end in July 2019. Over the life of the Project, useful products and tools were created and approximately 300 regional participants were trained. It was recognised that despite the acquisition of the assets of the CLP, the demand for ongoing leadership development required new methods of cost-effective outreach and access as the in-person (face-to-face) approach would not be affordable. A business plan was developed, demand and options evaluated, and programmes pivoted to virtual delivery consistent with the strategic focus of CARICAD. Continues on next page Technology at the Barbados Vocational Training Board (BVTB): In Spite of, Influenced by, and Beyond COVID-19 ……………………………………………………………………………… Pages 3-10 CARICAD & UNDESA Rekindle Partnership ………………………………….………… Pages 13-15 ‘Insurance: A Necessary Evil in the Face of a Changing Climate’ ……….…...… Pages 16-19 1
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