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CONTENTS
Executive Summary 8 Introduction 20
CHAPTER 1: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION 24 1.1. Socio-Economic Outlook 24 1.1.1. Global Competitiveness 25 1.1.2. Global Gender Gap 25 1.1.3. Human Development 26 1.1.4. Poverty 26 1.1.5. Health and Wellness 27 1.1.6. The Environment 28 1.1.7. Corruption 28
CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION 32 2.1. Regional Economic Development 32 2.1.1. Economy 32 2.2. Regional Integration 33 2.2.1. CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) 33 2.3. Regional Social Development 33 2.3.1. Human Capital Development 33 2.3.2. Social Security 34 2.3.3. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 34 2.3.4. Poverty (Reduction) in the Region 35 2.3.5. Employment 35 2.3.6. An Ageing Caribbean 35 2.3.7. Crime and Security 36 2.3.8. Migration 36 2.3.9. Gender Mainstreaming 37 2.3.10. Health Care 37 2.3.11. Disabilities 39 2.3.12. Disaster Management – Environmental Stability 39 2.3.13. Literacy in the Caribbean & Education 40 2.3.14. Food Security 40 2.3.15. Maritime Industry 40 2.4. Regional Dialogue 41 2.5. Outlook for 2020 41
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CHAPTER 3: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CARIBBEAN 44 3.1. Global Gender Gap 44 3.2. World Happiness 45 3.3. Global Peace Index 45 3.4. Corruption 45
CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION 48 4.1. Introduction 48 4.2. Theme I: Putting People First: Nurturing Our Greatest Asset 49 4.2.1. Goal 1: Our Society will be grounded in the principles of Social Justice 49 4.2.2. Goal 2: Social Services Delivery will be improved to better serve the needs of vulnerable groups 52 4.2.3. Goal 3: Citizens will have access to adequate and affordable housing 55 4.2.4. Goal 4: The healthcare system will be sustainable and modern and deliver higher standards of healthcare 57 4.2.5. Goal 5: Citizens will be empowered to lead healthy lifestyles 60 4.2.6. Goal 6: The family will be protected and supported 61 4.2.7. Goal 7: Trinidad and Tobago will have a modern, relevant and accessible education and training system 68 4.3. Theme II: Good Governance and Service Excellence 73 4.3.1. Goal 1: Our governance approach will be based on principles of participation and inclusion 73 4.3.2. Goal 2: The public service will have modern, effective and efficient public management systems 76 4.3.3. Goal 3: Public service delivery will be customer-focussed 77
CHAPTER 5: OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL SECTOR FOR 2019 82 5.1 Budgeted Allocations to the Social Sector 82 REVIEW OF TOBAGO 85 5.2. New Programmes and Projects Developed/Implemented in Fiscal 2019 85 5.3. Social Policies Developed in Fiscal 2019 86 5.4. Research Conducted in Fiscal 2019 86 5.5. Evaluations Conducted in Fiscal 2019 87 5.5.1. The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services 87 5.5.2 The Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts 87 5.5.3 The Ministry of Education 87
CHAPTER 6: REVIEW OF SOCIAL PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES 2019 90 Review of Social Programmes 93
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CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 172 7.1. Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts 173 7.2. Ministry of Education 174 7.3. Ministry of Health 177 7.4. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development 178 7.5. Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development 179 7.6. Ministry of National Security 180 7.7. Ministry of Public Administration 181 7.8. Ministry of Public Utilities 181 7.9. Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government 182 7.10. Ministry of Social Development and Family Services 182 7.11. Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs 186 7.12. Office of the Prime Minister 187 7.13. Tobago House of Assembly 189
APPENDICES 193 Appendix I: Key Social Programmes and Structural / Institutional Initiatives Funded by the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) 2018-2020 194 Appendix II: Allocations and Expenditure for Social Programmes and Initiatives for Fiscal 2019 and 2020 and Actual Expenditure for Fiscal 2018 under Recurrent Expenditure by Ministry 198 Appendix III: List of Non-Governmental Organisations Receiving Government Subventions for Fiscal 2018 & 2019 205
List of Acronyms 209
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LIST OF TABLES
Table I: Key initiatives to be implemented in the 2019/2020 Fiscal Year 16 Table 1.I: World Economic Outlook Projections for 2019 24 Table 1.II: Global Competitive Index 2018-2019 25 Table 1.III: Countries Perceived to be Least Corrupt According to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2018 28 Table 3.I: The Global Gender Gap Index Top 10 ranking for Latin America and the Caribbean 44 Table 3.II: CPI Ranks and Scores of Caribbean countries for the period 2013-2018 46 Table 4.I: Alignment of VISION 2030: Themes I and II and Related Short Term Goals (2016-2020) with the Sustainable Development Goals 48 Table 4.II: Matters Filed at the Children Court Disaggregated by Case Type and Location for the period February 28, 2018 - June 30, 2019. 68 Table 4.III: Number of Persons Referred for Counselling Services at the Social Services Unit for the period August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 68 Table 5.I: Budgeted Allocations for the Key Social Sector Ministries and the Social Services Divisions of the Tobago House of Assembly for Fiscal 2018/2019 82 Table 5.II: Budgeted Allocations for the Key Social Sector Ministries and the Social Services Divisions of the Tobago House of Assembly and Gross Domestic Product for 2015–2018 84 Table 5.III: Budgeted Allocations for Social Infrastructure and Programming for Fiscal Period 2015–2019 84 Table 5.IV: Percentage of Social Infrastructure & Programming Allocated to Social Sector Ministries and the THA 85 Table 6.I: National Development Themes and Goals 90 Table 6.II: Comparison of Estimates of Expenditure and Revised Estimates of Expenditure for Recurrent Social Programmes for Fiscal 2019, Key Social Sector Ministries and Key Social Services Divisions within the Tobago House of Assembly 91 Table 6.III: Actual Expenditure for Selected Programmes for the years 2014 -2018 and Revised Estimates of Expenditure for 2019 92 Table 7.I: Comparison of Budgeted Allocations for Social Infrastructure & Programming – 2019-2020 172
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LIST OF BOXES
Box 5.I: New Programmes and Projects/Initiatives Developed/Implemented in Fiscal 2019 85 Box 5.II: Policies Developed and/or Implemented in Fiscal 2019 86 Box 5.III: Research Conducted and/or Finalised in Fiscal 2019 86 Box 6.I: Ministries/Divisions highlighted in this chapter 93 Box 7.I : Policy and Research Initiatives of the Ministry of Education for Fiscal 2019/2020 176 Box 7.II: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Ministry of Health for Fiscal 2019/2020 178 Box 7.III: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development for Fiscal 2019/2020 180 Box 7.IV: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services for Fiscal 2020 185 Box 7.V: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Office of the Prime Minister: Gender and Child Affairs for Fiscal 2019/2020 188 Box 7.VI: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Tobago House of Assembly for Fiscal 2020 191
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.I: Multidimensional Poverty Index 2017-2018 26 Figure 3.I: Trinidad and Tobago Corruption Index 46 Figure 5.I: Budget Allocations for Key Social Sector Ministries and Social Sector Divisions of the Tobago House of Assembly for Fiscal 2019 in Relation to Total National Estimates of Expenditure 83 Figure 5.II: Budget Allocations for Key Social Sector Ministries and Social Sector Divisions of the Tobago House of Assembly for Fiscal 2019 83 Figure 5.III: Percentage of Budgeted Allocations to the Key Social Sector Ministries in Trinidad and the Social Services Divisions of the THA for the Period 2015-2019 83 Figure 5.IV: Percentage Allocation to the Key Social Sector Ministries and the Social Services Divisions of the THA in relation to GDP (2015-2018) 84
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The Social Sector Investment Programme (SSIP) examines percent of the multidimensional poor globally; and in the social landscape of Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting Europe and Central Asia at 0.3 percent, in comparison progress made towards attaining social transformation to South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa which together and development. It provides an overview of the account for 82.8 percent of the multidimensional poor. international, Caribbean and national social situations; Examination of 29 health-related SDG indicators for examines existing and new social sector initiatives and which global trends are reported, 24 have shown the investment made by the key social sector Ministries improvements in recent years. Global life expectancy and the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) towards social increased by 5.5 years to 72.0 years between 2000 and development during the 2019 fiscal year and social sector 2016, and healthy life expectancy increased by 4.8 years plans for the 2020 fiscal year. The document comprises to 63.3 years. seven chapters, which are summarised as follows: Climate change has emerged as a critical human development and security issue and is primarily Chapter One – The International Situation, provides a associated with biodiversity loss, deforestation and a comparative analysis of the socio-economic performance reduced quantity/quality of freshwater and clean air. The of countries around the world, and of the current critical World Bank Shock Waves Study (2017) estimated that issues confronting the international environment using 100 million more persons can be pushed into poverty by various indices as the basis of the analysis. climate change. Global economic activity slowed in the last two quarters The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks countries of 2018, according to the International Monetary Fund and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is - World Economic Outlook (WEO) 2019, despite the perceived to be. Denmark and New Zealand rank highest, positive signs for growth in 2017 and 2018. Global with scores of 88 and 87, respectively. Accordingly, the growth is projected to slow from 3.6 percent in 2018 to best performing region was Western Europe and the 3.3 percent in 2019. The global economy is expected European Union with an average score of 66. Conversely to return to 3.6 percent in 2020. The world’s top three Syria, South Sudan and Somalia rank lowest, with scores competitive economies are United States of America, of 14, 12 and 9, respectively. The worst performing Singapore and Germany. The country with the highest regions remain Sub-Saharan Africa (average score 32) ranking in human development was Norway, with and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (average score 32). a score of 0.953 followed by Switzerland, Australia, Germany and Ireland with scores of 0.944, 0.939, 0.938 and 0.936, respectively. Chapter Two – The Caribbean Social Situation highlights some of the major socioeconomic The global gender gap currently stands at 68.0%, with developments and initiatives within the Caribbean marginal improvements for 89 of the 144 countries region during the 2018/2019 fiscal year. The Caribbean assessed last year in an effort to achieve universal gender has experienced economic growth over the period parity. 2018-2019 mainly because of growth in the United Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) rates are States of America (USA) and globally. As a result, there relatively low in East Asia and the Pacific, Arab States and has been a rise in tourism and tourism-related activities. Latin America and the Caribbean, which account for 16.6 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) indicated that
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY the region is likely to grow by 2% in 2019. The United 2019, Trinidad and Tobago held a ‘Venezuelan Migration Nation’s World Economic Situation and Prospects Report Registration Process’ for legal and illegal Venezuelan (2019) states that global growth is expected to be 3% migrants living in Trinidad and Tobago.3 for 2019 and 2020. The report stated that commodity- Gender equality is another matter that is addressed exporting countries are expected to gradually recover. in this chapter. In February 2019, CARICOM, with the The Caribbean region is forecasted to have a real GDP assistance of UN Women, began consultations on growth at market prices (in percent) of 4% and 4% CARICOM’s Regional Gender Equality Strategy and 1 forecasted for 2020. the Beijing Platform for Action. The purpose of the Public debt and fiscal deficits remain a problem for the consultation was to promote gender equality, equity and region because of the strain it puts on the economy and the empowerment of girls and women in the Member the demand on countries’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP). States, which is aligned to Goal #5 of the SDGs. In terms of Caribbean economies mainly dependent on Several health related issues are highlighted including commodities, income from exportation increased due to HIV and AIDS, paid maternity leave and breastfeeding higher global prices. breaks for women, non-communicable diseases Only four CARICOM countries have a Human Capital and wellness, governance, financing and delivery. A Index (HCI): Guyana (0.49), Haiti (0.45), Jamaica (0.54) Memorandum of Understanding was signed between and Trinidad and Tobago (0.61). This illustrates a need CARPHA and the Caribbean College of Family Physicians for greater attention to the human capital of the region. with the main aim to improve the quality of primary Nevertheless, the Caribbean has shown progress health care in the region. Finally, CARPHA launched its in reducing poverty and inequality, based on social Clinical Care Guidelines and its State of Public Health indicators, but the progress has slowed over the last Report on Climate and Health. five years. Unemployment in Latin America and the A Special Rapporteur on Disability for CARICOM was Caribbean decreased in 2018 to a forecasted 7.8%. appointed in late 2018 to be an advocate for persons The region has an ageing population with the number of with disabilities in the region he stressed the importance older persons (60 years and older) increasing significantly. of inclusiveness and equality for persons living with For the period 2015 to 2030, it is projected that this group disabilities. will expand from 70 million to 119 million persons. This With respect to disasters, partners including the Caribbean has implications for social development. Disaster Emergency Management Authority (CDEMA) The chapter looked at human trafficking and noted that the CDB, the United Kingdom (UK)’s Department for the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) commenced a study International Development the United Nations Children on Human Trafficking on July 19, 2019 to get a better Fund (UNICEF) are working towards building climate understanding of the problem in the CARICOM region2. resilience for the region in the preparation for disasters The situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and emergencies. remains a concern for CARICOM which reaffirmed its position of non-interference and non-intervention. In Chapter Three – Trinidad and Tobago in the Context of the Caribbean, examines Trinidad and Tobago’s socio-economic performance in comparison with other 1 This includes Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, selected Caribbean and Latin American countries for the Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, last year 2018-2019. The analysis utilises the following: Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Global Gender Gap Report, World Happiness Report, Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Global Peace Index and Corruption Perceptions Index. Tobago. 2 https://caricom.org/media-center/communications/ press-releases/cariforum-embarks-on-critical-human- 3 http://www.news.gov.tt/content/faq-venezuelan- trafficking-study migrant-registration-process#.XUr05kn6t9A
9 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Global Gender Gap Index report provides a (CPI, 2018). St Lucia kept its score of 55 but dropped framework for capturing the magnitude of gender- two places to the rank of 50. Jamaica maintained its based disparities and tracking their progress over time, score of 44 from 2017 in 2018; however, the country’s however, Trinidad and Tobago was not included in the ranking fell from 68 to 70 during the period. Trinidad and report. It found that the gender gap has closed slightly Tobago continued with the score of 41 but its rank fell since last year. However, it still requires one hundred and one place to 78, while Suriname score increased to 43 eight (108) years to achieve full parity at the current pace. and its ranking improved to 73 in the CPI 2018. Trinidad Barbados maintained its rank as the top performing and Tobago, Jamaica and Suriname are perceived as the Caribbean country, while Nicaragua retained its rank as three most corrupt countries in the region. the highest performing country from the Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) region. Nicaragua is ranked fifth (with a score of 0.809), Barbados is ranked 21st (with a Chapter Four – The National Social Situation, focuses score of 0.753). on advancements made in Trinidad and Tobago’s social sector during fiscal 2018/2019. The Chapter comprises The World Happiness Report measures countries’ levels two main sections which focus on two critical thematic of happiness. Trinidad and Tobago is the happiest areas of the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016– country in the Caribbean region, ranking 39th or (6.192) 2030, Vision 2030, namely, Theme 1: Putting People First: out of one hundred and fifty-six countries (156), followed Nurturing Our Greatest Asset and Theme II: Delivering by Jamaica ranked 56th or (5.890). Other Caribbean Good Governance and Service Excellence. Attention Countries on the list are the Dominican Republic which is also directed towards the alignment to the United placed 77th (5.425), while Haiti scored as the 147th Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as it (3.597) happiest country in world. relates to Vision 2030. The 2019 Global Peace Index (GPI) showed that the average level of global peacefulness improved to a certain extent. This was the first improvement in the Theme 1: Putting People First: Nurturing Our last five (5) years. In the 2019 report which compared Greatest Asset 163 countries, Jamaica ranked 83, moving up from 90 Goal 1: Our Society will be grounded in the principles in 2018, with a score of 2.038. The Dominican Republic of Social Justice ranked 84 with a score of 2.04, moving up from its 2018 The GoRTT through the Ministry of Labour and Small rank of 91. Haiti ranked 87 with a score of 2.052; Cuba Enterprise Development (MLSED) continued to engage ranked 91 with a score of 2.073 dropping approximately in a comprehensive review of existing labour legislation seven places; Guyana ranked 92 with a score of 2.075, in fiscal 2019. The Ministry began the consultative a move down from its 2018 rank of 82. Trinidad and process with national stakeholder consultations on the Tobago ranked 93 with a score of 2.094 moving seven Draft National Workplace Policy on Sexual Harassment places down from its 2018 rank of 84. and focussed on implementing several initiatives in The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2018 ranked accordance with the Ten Point Plan including working on 180 countries based on their perceived levels of public an updated online portal and operating procedures for sector corruption. The index uses a scale from zero (0) the National Unemployment Register. The development to one hundred (100) with zero being highly corrupted of the Labour Migration Policy of Trinidad and Tobago and one hundred as very clean. Barbados maintained its continued to ensure the better management of labour 2017 score of 68 in 2018 as well as its ranking of 25 for migration as a sustainable development strategy and the the period. The Bahamas retained its score of 65, and National Workplace Policy on HIV and AIDS to strengthen moved to the rank of 29. St Vincent and the Grenadines the policy framework for the promotion of rights and also maintained its score of 58 in 2018, and progressed responsibilities in the workplace. to rank 41. Dominica maintained its 2017 score of 57 The Ministry has been engaging in sustained and but advanced three places from the rank of 42 to 45 targetted public education and awareness campaigns.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ministry of Education placed priority on the provision such initiative was the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory of valid and reliable Labour Market Information to identify of which approximately 35,000 in vitro plants were and forecast the occupational and labour market needs produced and made available to farmers in an effort to in selected economic sectors. The information provided increase production while assisting farmers. by this initiative is necessary to inform policy decisions. The School Nutrition Programme (SNP) continued the A number of important inquiries on social issues were provision of healthy meals to vulnerable children in initiated by the Joint Select Committee on Human the nation’s schools and was evaluated by a Ministry of Rights, Equality and Diversity. Education National Schools Dietary Services Evaluation Committee, which outlined several recommendations to strengthen the efficiency of the programme and Goal 2: Social Services Delivery will be improved to improve service delivery. better serve the needs of vulnerable groups In fiscal 2019, the Ministry of Social Development and Family Service (MSDFS) continued the implementation Goal 3: Citizens will have access to adequate and of the Cabinet-approved National Social Mitigation Plan affordable housing (NSMP). The Inter-Sectoral Advisory and the Policy and The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Programmatic Oversight Committees were established advanced its mandate in fiscal 2019 through the in June 2019. implementation of policies and programmes aimed The MSDFS continued to make improvements in its at providing adequate and affordable homes for lower grants administration. The Standard Means Test (SMT) and middle income citizens; subsidies and preferential which was introduced in April 2018 was reviewed mortgage loans to facilitate the purchase of new homes; by the Economic Commission for Latin America and and grants to assist deserving persons to undertake basic the Caribbean (ECLAC) and a report submitted to the repairs and improvement to their homes and assist those Ministry. who experienced unavoidable emergencies as a result of disasters, among other initiatives. The MSDFS in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Administration (MPA) is conducting a Diagnostic As at August 2019, 900 applicants were selected for Assessment and Service Improvement project with the the Home Improvement Grant for low income families Social Welfare Division (SWD) to identify and resolve the and 446 grants have been disbursed to beneficiaries. major issues negatively affecting the operations of the At least 54 families benefitted the Housing and Village SWD. Improvement Programme to improve housing and living conditions, through the construction of 30 new With respect to food support, a recertification of 2 bedroom homes and home repairs to 10 additional beneficiaries of the Food Support Programme was existing homes. Under the Government Aided Self- conducted to update the socio-economic dataset of all Help Programme empowering persons to manage the food support beneficiaries. The quantum of monetary construction of their own homes, of the 5,000 applicants support under the programme was also increased for the housing lots, 700 were selected and approximately by $100 in the value of the existing card categories. 500 were approved, based on their financial qualification. The MSDFS also initiated the production of a new and improved debit card, in keeping with its efforts to In Tobago, approximately three hundred and eighty-four enhance client experience and programme efficiency. (384) grants totalling $2.9 million dollars were distributed under the Home Improvement Grant Programme, while, Under the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries approximately seventy (70) persons received financial (MALF), the concept of home gardening was assistance totalling approximately $1 million dollars reintroduced to communities throughout Trinidad. In under the Home Completion Programme. Tobago the Division of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries continued to bolster agricultural production through its many initiatives in fiscal 2018/2019. One
11 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Goal 4: The healthcare system will be sustainable and collaboration with UTT, UWI, COSTAAT and SBCS. The modern and deliver higher standards of healthcare country’s first stress relief clinic located at Chaguanas was During the period 2017 to 2019, there has been a established in March 2019 by the North Central Regional significant reduction of maternal deaths in public health Health Authority (NCRHA). institutions from nine (9) in 2015 to four (4) in 2018 and Engaging and educating the public on healthy lifestyles one (1) 2019. The Ministry of Health continued to expand and the availability of programmes which promote its dialysis treatment and organ transplant programmes health and wellness continued to be of priority. The MOH for patients that are at severe and advanced stages of collaborated with several ministries to undertake public chronic disease and organ failure. awareness campaigns which targetted all communities The Ministry also continued operation of the Adult throughout the country. Cardiac Programme, which allows for the purchase of cardiac services from private health care providers for Goal 6: The family will be protected and supported citizens; the External Patient Programme, which provide immediate direct relief to citizens who have been waiting The MSDFS’ National Family Services Division (NFSD) on listed surgical procedures for a minimum of three (3) continued to provide critical family services to persons months in public healthcare facilities; and the Children’s seeking counselling and psychosocial support. Services Life Fund, which contributes to the expenditure to send such as counselling, referrals, advocacy, co-parenting children suffering from life threatening disease abroad and advisory services were delivered in addition to for treatment. its radio programmes, parenting workshops and partnership efforts to ensure the improvement of family Sensitisation and education initiatives to heighten public life in Trinidad and Tobago. awareness on mental health issues were undertaken to reduce of the stigma and public perception attached MSDFS also advanced its efforts towards the finalisation to mental health challenges and the National Mental of the National Family Policy for Trinidad and Tobago and Health Policy was finalised. is finalising, through extensive stakeholder consultations and focus groups, the National Parenting Policy, which The National AIDS Coordinating Committee (NACC) was laid in Parliament as a Green Paper. Financial was re-established to coordinate all implementation assistance to the poor and vulnerable continued with a of activities to achieve the national regional and total of 19,304 recipients of the Public Assistance Grant international goals for HIV and AIDS epidemic control. benefitting from a $150.00 increase in the monthly value A draft National HIV and AIDS Policy was prepared with of the grant technical support from USAID. The MLSED also continued its work in strengthening the policy framework for the In June 2019, the Mediation Division of the Ministry of the promotion of rights and responsibilities in the workplace Community Development, Culture and the Arts (MCDCA) in accordance with the approved National Workplace launched the new Mediation Mobile Unit to enhance its Policy on HIV and AIDS. services to the public in community mediation. The National Policy on Persons with Disabilities was approved by Cabinet as a white paper. The age eligibility Goal 5: Citizens will be empowered to lead healthy for the Disability Assistance Grant was removed so as lifestyles to allow children with disabilities under the age of 18 The Ministry continued implementation of the access to the grant effective January 2019. There was also Non Communicable Diseases’ (NCDs) Strategic Plan an increase in the Disability Grant for adults from $1,800 (20172021) on the prevention and control of NCDs to $2,000. to achieve the overall target of a 20% reduction in The National Enrichment Centre (NEC) for Persons preventable mortality for NCDs by 2025. with Disabilities was re-commissioned and opened Drug abuse prevention was facilitated by the National as a resource centre. Discussions continued between Drug Abuse Prevention Programme (NADAPP) through the Ministries of Health and Social Development and
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Family Services on the Community Therapeutic Services students’ academic progress as it incorporates a set of initiative which is intended to complement the services contextual characteristics of students or institutions. to be provided at the NEC. The decision to pursue The National Scholarship Programme Task Force’s report Community Therapeutic Services is in keeping with was submitted for approval in June 2019. The Ministry Articles 25 and 26 of the United Nations Convention on of Education also commenced the implementation the Rights of Persons with a Disability. of full-scale eTesting infrastructure and support across The MSDFS is working in tandem with the the Ministry to ensure the readiness for Caribbean Telecommunication Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Examination Council (CXC) eTesting. In addition, the (TATT) to facilitate the provision of technical support for revised National School Code of Conduct was rolled out accessible assistive mobile devices for the blind, visually to all Principals and Vice Principals. impaired and hard of hearing. The MOE advanced initiatives in the technical vocational The cap on the Senior Citizens Pension was moved from sector and science education aimed at improving and $5,000 to $6000. The increase allowed a person in receipt promoting quality education for citizens. A National of both an NIS pension and a Senior Citizens’ pension Policy for TVET was developed and Management to receive $3,000 a month from NIS and up to $3,000 a Mechanisms for TVET Development established. month in Senior Citizens’ pension. Adult education continued with the Adult Education The Draft National Child Policy was approved by Cabinet Programme of the MSDFS and the Community Education for wider public consultations. Six public consultations (Short Skills) Programme (CEP), which is one of the main were held in Trinidad and Tobago with both children and Social Action Programme aimed at capacity-building adult stakeholders. The OPM undertook a suite of Child and poverty alleviation and is offered by MCDCA. Abuse and Child Rights Awareness Initiatives that are In the area of innovation and creativity, the MCDCA designed to sensitise the public on strategies to prevent hosted CARIFESTA XIV over the period August 16-25, and reduce child abuse. 2019, which received glowing reviews and set a new The Children’s Authority and the Children Court high standard for CARIFESTA. continued to provide services aimed at the protection and support of vulnerable children. Theme II: Good Governance and Service Excellence Goal 1: Our governance approach will be based on Goal 7: Trinidad and Tobago will have a modern, principles of participation and inclusion relevant and accessible education and training system The International Desk as the primary liaison between the OPM and the international community on matters The Education Policy Paper 2017-2022 was approved relating to gender equality, child development and the in March 2019. The revised National School Code national HIV and AIDS response, facilitated participation of Conduct was rolled out to all Principals and Vice in several initiatives, including: Principals. Work continued on the institutionalisation of the School Based Management (SBM) systemwhich • UNICEF Minimum Standards for Child Protection in aims to improve student-learning outcomes through Humanitarian Action Workshop; improved leadership and management of schools, • Strategic Planning Meeting for National Gender develop enhanced leadership and management Machineries; and competencies among School Supervisors for effective • Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Policy leadership. Research projects were undertaken under Dialogue on Women’s Economic Empowerment the Student Tracking System which aims to assess school The Citizens’ Facilitation Unit works closely with other climate and safety, report on factors that are associated Ministries and Government agencies to ensure that all with achievement levels, and report on the magnitude citizens receive the care and protection necessary in of the contribution educational institutions make to
13 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME EXECUTIVE SUMMARY meeting all basic needs required for socially-just levels Goal 3: Public service delivery will be customer- of well-being. Over the past two fiscal years, the Unit focussed received 612 petitions from a total of 608 people. Of those Under iGovTT, the development of an online solution petitions, 602 petitioners received acknowledgment which allows public agencies to accept payments from letters, six hundred and three (603) matters were citizens and businesses via debit and credit cards was addressed and closed initiated. The GovPay solution the Ministry of Public The MCDCA continued its Infrastructural Development Administration launched ttGovChat in July 2018. This for Community Participation, Culture and the Arts and the new service was launched under the ttconnect Division construction and refurbishment of Community Centres, of iGovTT, and provides a live chat with government Civic Centres, Complexes and other facilities were of key agencies for citizens. The statistics for the period October focus in 2018/2019. The construction and completion 2018 to June 2019 show that 31,098 interactions and of the Laventille Community Swimming Pool in Sogren queries (otherwise known as tickets) have been facilitated Trace, Laventille. Upgrades to some Indoor Sporting through the system. The provision of Wi-Fi at public Arenas and recreation grounds were undertaken by libraries commenced as part of the first component of the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs and the National the TT Wi-Fi project. Youth Policy was revised. The MSDFS conducted a series of Public Information, The holistic development of young people remained Education and Sensitisation (PIES) Sessions and launched at the forefront of developmental plans in Tobago. As the Ministry’s Community Outreach Mobile Unit. such, a number of programmes through the Division of A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Sport and Youth Affairs and other Divisions of the Tobago the National Insurance Board and the MSDFS to allow for House of Assembly were implemented. sharing of data and information on applicants and clients The National Crime Prevention Programme established of the social welfare and NIB grants. Additionally, under Community Crime Prevention Councils comprised of the MSDFS via TTConnect Offices remote application/ Governmental offices, Non-Governmental Organisations registration was made possible. (NGOs), Residents, Community-Based Organisations In fiscal 2019, the MSDFS continued to implement the (CBOs), Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), Civil Society, Direct Deposit Initiative, which allows recipients of the Academia and Corporate citizens. The engagements and Senior Citizens Pension (SCP), the Public Assistance outreaches provide citizens with information, knowledge, Grant (PAG) and the Disability Assistance Grant (DAG) to tips and strategies for effective crime prevention. receive their funds in their own personal bank accounts. A total of approximately 55 percent of persons accessing Goal 2: The public service will have modern, effective these grants receive their benefits via the direct deposit and efficient public management systems initiative. MRDLG has strengthened its position as the coordinating entity over the Disaster Management Units resident Chapter Five – Overview of the Social Sector for at the fourteen (14) Corporations. The Ministry has Fiscal 2019 focuses on the budgetary allocations made successfully established a central Emergency Operations by Government towards social sector development. It Centre at its Headquarters in Maraval and is also in the also highlights the performance of selected economic process of installing Flood Early Warning Systems in indicators during the 2019 fiscal year and identifies policies several susceptible areas throughout the country. developed and research and evaluations undertaken The GoRTT, through the Ministry of Planning and during the fiscal year. The national expenditure for Development continued to advance on establishing fiscal 2019 was TT$51.78 billion. In the National Budget a robust National Statistical System. The CSO hosted Statement 2019, social sector allocations focussed on the a series of workshops with stakeholders within the main areas: Education, Housing, Health and Health Care, National Statistical System. Sport, Social Services and Safety and Security.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In fiscal 2019, there was an overall six percent (6%) increase • Draft Non-Nationals Accessing Health Care Policy in the budgeted allocation for Social Infrastructure and (MOH) Social Programming. The combined budgeted allocation • Labour Migration Policy (MLSED) increased to TT$10.74 billion from TT$10.12 billion in 2018. • National Policy for the Prevention and Elimination of Child Labour (MLSED) In fiscal 2019, the total budgetary allocation to the Tobago House of Assembly amounted to $2.21 billion; • Research conducted and/or finalised in fiscal 2019: disaggregated, $1.9 billion was allocated for Recurrent • Determination and Impact of the Minimum Wage Expenditure and $231.6 million was allocated for Level on the Economy (MLSED) Development Programme Expenditure.4 there was a • National Baseline Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, thirty-four percent (34%) allocation to key Social Sector Beliefs and Practices on HIV in the Workplace Ministries and Social Services Divisions of the THA in (MLSED) fiscal 2019. This is representative of an aggregate of TT$ • Private and Public Sector Vacancy Surveys (MLSED) 19.7 billion from the national expenditure of TT $ $51.78 billion. The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and the Chapter Six – Review of Social Programmes and Ministry of Social Development & Family Services Initiatives for Fiscal 2019, examines the initiatives received the largest budget allocations of 31%, 26% undertaken by the key social sector Ministries for fiscal and 25% respectively. This is a direct reflection of the 2019. The chapter outlines major achievements and Government’s continuous commitment to building activities of critical social programmes under the purview human capital through its investment in education and of the key social sector ministries, whose primary function training, public healthcare services and its efforts to is to address a range of social issues, as well as to foster eradicate social ills such as poverty, inequality and social sustainable human and social development. Initiatives exclusion. outlined in Chapter 6 focuses on social issues relating to: community development; education and training; A number of new programmes and projects were health; gender and child affairs; housing; labour and developed by ministries and agencies as follows: employment; social services; public utilities and national • Urban Upgrading and Revitalization Programme security among others. (MHUD) The initiatives highlighted are reflective of ongoing • Establishment of a National Children’s Registry (OPM) and new social sector programmes. These Social Sector • Establishment of the National Forensic DNA programmes aim to address a wide range of critical Databank (MNS) socio-economic, cultural and other pertinent issues There were also policy development and research including: ageing; community development and the initiatives as follows: arts; child protection; culture; disability affairs; education; employment and entrepreneurship; environmental • Draft Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy (MOH) protection; family support; gender issues; health care • Draft Mental Health Policy (MOH) and services; housing; information technology; literacy; • Draft National Bioethics Policy (MOH) poverty reduction; skill development; social protection; and substance abuse. The section also seek to outline • Draft National Parenting Policy (MSDFS) the ways in which the programmes aim to impact on • Draft Policy Guidelines for the Museum Sector in sustainable human development. Trinidad and Tobago (MCDCA) The information provided revealed that most of the major programmes were maintained during fiscal 2019 and continued to benefit a significant number 4 2020 Budget Statement “Advancing Our Development of the population of vulnerable persons. A review Agenda”, 24 June 2019
15 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME EXECUTIVE SUMMARY of the matrices indicates however, the existence of the Social Services Divisions of the Tobago House of some duplication of effort in the sector and the need Assembly plan to implement in the 2019 fiscal year. Some for rationalisation of programming. The information key initiatives to be implemented in fiscal 2019/2020 are revealed the existence of more than one hundred and outlined in Table I below. twenty-five (125) programmes across the sector. Chapter Seven – The Social Sector Plans for Fiscal 2020 are outlined in this chapter. The chapter identifies critical initiatives the Ministries in the social sector and
Table I: Key initiatives to be implemented in the 2019/2020 Fiscal Year
AREA OF FOCUS SECTOR PLANS FOR FISCAL 2020 • Support to Mediation Centres • Refurbishment of Community Centres Community • Refurbishment of Regional Complexes 1. Development, Culture and Arts • Implementation of the Self Help Programme • Hosting of community festivals to celebrate Community Development Day • Export Centres Companies Limited (ECCL) • Review of the Standards for Regulating Early Childhood Care and Education • Quality Assurance Framework for the Early Childhood Care and Education Sector • Screening Programme for Children entering Public Early Childhood Care and Education Centres • School Based Management (SBM)/School Development Plan • Student Tracking System • Promoting Student Discipline Initiative • Financial Assistance • Caribbean Youth Science Forum 2. Education • Development of an Integrated University Management System • Launch of the Institute of Culinary Arts (ICA), Woodford Lodge Campus • Development and delivery of Technology-enabled Flexible and Blended Learning Courses - in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL): • ICT Training Units • Plastics Recycling Course-Pilot Project • Girls in ICT Project • The Establishment of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Research Council • Establishment of the Trinidad and Tobago National Apprenticeship System
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AREA OF FOCUS SECTOR PLANS FOR FISCAL 2020 • University of the West Indies new programmes will be offered in 2019/2020: • Faculty of Humanities and Education: o Special Education Programme; o BA Journalism. 2. Education (continued) • Faculty of Food and Agriculture: o Undergraduate Diploma in Agriculture (Debe Campus); o Online Programmes in Agriculture; o Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture in collaboration with University of Belize. • Completion of the Point Fortin Hospital • Completion of the Arima Hospital • Construction of the Sangre Grande Hospital 3. Health • Re-Development of the Port of Spain General Hospital • Construction of Diego Martin Health Centre • Electrical Upgrade for Port of Spain General Hospital • Refurbishment works to the Princess Elizabeth Home • Public Awareness and Education Campaign Housing and Urban 4. • The Housing and Village Improvement Programme (HVIP) Development • Urban Upgrading and Revitalisation Programme • Labour Legislation Reform: In fiscal 2020, the Ministry intends to continue its review of the following pieces of labour legislation: • The Minimum Wages Act, Chapter 88:04; • The Maternity Protection Act, Chap. 45:57; Labour and • Legislation to govern HIV/AIDS in the Workplace; and 5. Small Enterprise • Legislation on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Development • Completion of the Physical De-linking of the On-the-Job-Training Programme from the National Training Agency • Implement the ‘Business Accelerator Programme’ in collaboration with the National Enterprise Development Company Limited (NEDCO) • Development of a Modernised Labour Market Information System • Establishment of a New Police Headquarters 6. National Security • Improvement Works to Prison Buildings • Expansion of the National Crime Prevention Programme (NCPP) • Continued Implementation of the TT WiFi Project 7. Public Administration • ICT Access Centres
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AREA OF FOCUS SECTOR PLANS FOR FISCAL 2020 • Utilities Assistance Programme (UAP) • Residential Electrification Assistance Programme (REAP) • Electrification Programme (EP) • Construction of a New Meteorological Building at Piarco. 8. Public Utilities • Water and Sewerage Authority: • Development of Water Sources • Refurbishment of Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) • Refurbishment of the Beetham Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wastewater Facilities at Frederick Settlement and Couva are planned. • Construction and Restoration: • Restoration of Local Roads; • Restoration of Local Bridges; Rural Development • Construction of Bailey Bridges; 9. and Local • Restoration of Landslips; Government • Restoration of Local Drainage. • Establishment of a Transformation Programme and Change Management Unit (TPCMU) • Implementing Strategic Panning – Local Economic Development Plans • Social Transformation and Empowerment Programme: Uplifting People (STEP-UP) • HIV/AIDS Coordination • Conduct of Refurbishment works at three (3) Homes for Older Persons Social Development • Developing Interventions for the Socially Displaced 10. and Family Services • Disability Assistance Grant for Minors (DAGM) (under 18 years) • Establishment of an Integrated Social Enterprise Management System (ISEMS) • Conduct a Values, Attitudes and Behaviours Campaign • Diagnostic Assessment and Service Improvement - Social Welfare Division • Upgrade, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Existing Facilities • Construction of the Diego Martin Sporting Complex (Phase II Stage 1) • Implementation of the ‘Pink’ Reign Programme’ which aims to develop women and girls through the provision of opportunities to increase awareness in sport and physical activity • Coaches in Schools Programme • Community Sport Programme Sport and Youth 11. Affairs • Healthy Youth Wellness Programme TT • Adolescent Intervention Programme • 40 Under 40 Programme • National Mentorship Programme • Life-skills, Employability, Entrepreneurship, Activism, Patriotism (LEEAP) Programme • A Programme for Male Youths (MPowerTT)
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AREA OF FOCUS SECTOR PLANS FOR FISCAL 2020 • Development of Regulations and Standards for Nurseries • Establishment of a National Children’s Registry Office of the Prime • National Child Protection Action Plan 12. Minister- Gender and • Upgrade of the National Domestic Violence Hotline Child Affairs • Establishment of Safe Houses/Shelters • Finalisation of the Sustainability Plan for HIV and AIDS • Establishment of the Tobago Productivity Council • University of Tobago • The Establishment of a Tobago Tourism Council • Restoration and Upgrade to Heritage Sites • The completion of the Moriah Health Centre by April 2020. Tobago House of 13. Assembly • The construction of the Roxborough Hospital • Hosting of the Sports Awards and Tobago Youth Awards • Completion of the Whim Skills Development Centre • The continuation of the Vocational Skills and the Integrated Community Literacy Improvement Programme • The implementation of a ‘Safe Community’ model project
The document also contains three appendices as follows: Appendix I: Key social programmes and structural/ institutional initiatives funded by the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP). Appendix II: Allocations and Expenditure for Social Programmes and Initiatives for Fiscal 2019 and 2020 and Actual Expenditure for Fiscal 2018 under Recurrent Expenditure by Ministry. Appendix III: A List of Non-Governmental Organisations receiving Government Subventions for fiscal 2018 and 2019.
19 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME Introduction
Trinidad and Tobago is in the fourth year of its National the social sector to mitigate the impact of the slow down Development Strategy which set out a number of goals of the economy and to support the social safety net for for the short-term (2016-2020). The short-term goals for protection of the vulnerable. Theme I – “Putting People First: Nurturing Our Greatest The sector continued to face challenges related to Asset” are: inter alia, turnaround times for the delivery of services, 1. Our society will be grounded in the principles of inadequate human resources, especially in the area of social justice social workers and welfare officers and social facilities for 2. Social Services Delivery will be improved to better particular target groups such as street dwellers, domestic serve the needs of vulnerable groups violence victims and children in difficult circumstances. There was also a general lack of effective ICT systems 3. Citizens will have access to adequate and affordable to facilitate collaboration and data sharing and limited housing data collection to enable monitoring and evaluation of 4. The healthcare system will be sustainable and programmes. The sector continued to utilise mechanisms modern and deliver higher standards of healthcare such as Coordinating Committees and Councils to 5. Citizens will be empowered to lead healthy lifestyles facilitate the preparation of key policy documents and the implementation of major sector initiatives. The Research 6. The family will be protected and supported Council for the Social Sector, with the responsibility 7. Trinidad and Tobago will have a modern, relevant of coordinating the conduct of research in the sector, and accessible education and training system was reconstituted and commenced preparation of The next theme relevant to the social sector, Theme II – its workplan and the sector research agenda; the two “Delivering Good Governance and Service Excellence”, Committees for the implementation of the National Social has the following short-term goals: Mitigation Plan, the Advisory and the Programmatic, were appointed; a Committee for the development of 1. Our governance approach will be based on a Migration Policy was appointed in addition to the Task principles of participation and inclusion Force for the National Scholarships Programme. 2. The public service will have modern, effective and A comprehensive review of aspects of the health, efficient public management systems education and social protection and labour sectors was 3. Public service delivery will be customer focussed undertaken as part of the World Bank Public Expenditure 4. Trinidad and Tobago will have modern, legal, Review 20185 and a number of important findings and regulatory and law enforcement systems recommendations were put forward for consideration. The Ministries and agencies in the social sector continued Specifically, the Review examined the efficiency and in fiscal 2019 to work with other key stakeholders and sustainability of public spending in the sectors. One development partners to attain these goals. Efforts important finding was that social protection (SP) have been made to identify and fill gaps and reduce spending in Trinidad and Tobago equaled 5.1% of GDP duplication and waste in the delivery of social services in 2016 and has steadily expanded over the last decade through effective collaboration and the forging of strong and that relative to its GDP it spends more on SP than partnerships in the face of reduced revenues. Concerted action was taken to maintain the levels of investment in 5 www.documents.worldbank.org
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INTRODUCTION do most of its neighbours in Latin American Countries. Also, the authorities committed – through the signing Spending on non-contributory social assistance (SA) of a joint declaration – to continue promoting the programmes is especially high at 4.6% of GDP in 2016, far multidimensional measurement of poverty and to above the global and LAC averages of 1.5% of GDP. use the information resulting from the application Emphasis was also placed in fiscal 2019 on the achieve- of these measurements for the review and design of ment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and public policies and more effective programmes for the to this end, Government is guided by international and eradication of poverty in all dimensions, among other regional developments in the arena. The Government of commitments. Trinidad and Tobago is cognisant of a number of recent At the third meeting of Presiding Officers of the Regional regional meetings of Ministers and high authorities of Conference on Social Development held in Santiago in social development, with outcome agreements which April 2019, a draft Regional Agenda for Inclusive Social will impact social programming at the local level. The 57th Development (RAISD) was developed. The general Session of the UN Commission for Social Development objective of the RAISD is to support the implementation was held on February 7, 2018 and from February 11–21, of the social dimension of the 2030 Agenda for 2019, with the priority theme of “Addressing Inequalities Sustainable Development, particularly in those areas and Challenges to Social Inclusion through fiscal, Wage related to the mandates of the Ministries of Social and Social Protection Policies”. 6 Emphasis was placed Development, taking into account the achievements, on the need to deliver on the central goal of the 2030 opportunities and critical obstacles to inclusive social Agenda for Social Development of eradicating poverty development in the region. and leaving no one behind. In view of the stage the nation is at in the implementation A critical aspect of the 2030 Agenda is addressing of the National Development Strategy, the obligation inequality and challenges to social inclusion. In this regard, to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the public investment in social protection, including through developments in the social development arena, it is innovative financing, reforming tax administration and imperative that the focus on vulnerable groups and their fighting illicit financial flows were identified as very needs be sustained moving into fiscal 2020 if poverty and important areas for action. The Caribbean Community inequality are to be eliminated. In addition, concerted also noted that higher education spending had been attention will have to be given to treating with the the most important driver behind the declining trend in structural and human resource challenges in the sector income inequality. to improve the efficiency of delivery. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) highlighted some of the most pertinent challenges facing the region, including disruptions in global economic relations, trade tensions and rapid technological change, which were worsening inequality. At the IV Meeting of Ministers and High Level Authorities on Social Development of the member states of the Organization of American States (OAS) held in Guatemala in March 2019, the Plan of Action for the period 2019– 2021, with the objective to construct an Inter-American Agenda for Social Development, was approved.
6 https://undocs.org/E/CN.5/2019/10
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22 THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION 1 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 1: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION Chapter 1: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION
This chapter provides a scan of the International Situation the weakening of the second half of the year. The main with a view to comparing the performance of developed contributors included, ‘the declining growth in China; car and developing countries, using various indices as the production in Germany affected by the introduction of basis of the analysis. new emission standards; natural disasters in Japan and the United States’ tightening monetary policy which gave rise to increased trade tensions’. Global growth is 1.1. Socio-Economic projected to slow from 3.6% in 2018 to 3.3% in 2019. The Outlook global economy is expected to return to 3.6% in 2020. Conversely, the WEO forecasts improvements for According to the International Monetary Fund - World developing economies namely: India, sub-Saharan Economic Outlook (WEO) 2019, despite the positive signs Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and low income for growth in 2017 and 2018, global economic activity developing countries. Table 1.I outlines the World slowed in the last two quarters of 2018. Growth in 2018 Economic Outlook growth projections for 2019. was revised downwards by 0.1 percentage point due to
Table 1.I: World Economic Outlook Projections for 2019 Projections Difference from Q4 over Q4 January 2019 Projections October 2018 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2020
World Output 3.6 3.3 3.6 -0.2 0.0 -0.4 0.1 Advanced Economies 2.2 1.8 1.7 -0.2 0.0 -0.3 0.4 • United States of America 2.9 2.3 1.9 -0.2 0.0 -0.2 0.1 • European Area 1.8 1.3 1.5 -0.3 -0.2 -0.6 -0.2 • Japan 0.8 1.0 0.5 -0.1 0.0 0.1 0.2 • United Kingdom 1.4 1.2 1.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.3 -0.1 Emerging Market and Developing Economies 4.5 4.4 4.8 -0.1 -0.1 -0.3 -0.1 Emerging and Developing Asia: 6.4 6.3 6.3 0.0 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 • China 6.6 6.3 6.1 0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.1 • India 7.1 7.3 7.5 -0.2 -0.2 -0.1 -0.2 Sub-Saharan Africa 3.0 3.5 3.7 0.0 0.1 -0.3 -0.2 Latin America and the Caribbean 1.0 1.4 2.4 -0.6 -0.1 -0.8 -0.3 Low-Income Developing Countries 4.6 5.0 5.1 -0.1 0.0 -0.2 0.2
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CHAPTER 1: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION 1.1.1. Global Competitiveness The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2019 is utilised Singapore improved to 2nd place, using this new index, in the analysis contained in this section. The GCR is an displaying its strength as a hub for global trade, transport annual report published by the World Economic Forum, infrastructure, services and connectivity. Compared with which analyses and compares competitiveness among other top-ranked countries, Singapore also performed countries. However, this year the World Economic Forum well as an innovator and a forerunner in the provision of introduced the new Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) healthcare. 4.0, which builds upon the concept that the world has Germany ranked 3rd place and emerged as the strongest entered the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), integrating European country in the top five (5). It ranked globally established markers and new levers that stimulate in the area of innovation and performed strongly for productivity and growth, for example, human capital, its research capability and patents. It is noted for its innovation, resilience and better use of technology for strong macroeconomic environment and social capital economic gain. (healthy, educated and highly-skilled population) There The best-performing economies and states using the is, however, need for some improvement in the areas of GCI 4.0 methodology are similar to the top performers ICT infrastructure and connectivity. of the previous year. The scores and rankings of the Switzerland ranked fourth and continues to be one of top five countries for 2018-2019 are provided in Table the world’s super innovators, with a great collaboration 1. II. According to the Global Competitiveness Index between academia and the business sector. Despite 2018-2019 Report, the world’s top three competitive gains in its institutional framework, Switzerland continues economies are United States of America, Singapore and to be affected by a lack of openness to trade, given its Germany. tariff regime. There is also room for improvement in its ICT capacity. Table 1.II: Global Competitive Index 2018-2019 Japan, a new entrant to the top five, has shown significant GCI 4.0 improvement appearing in the top ten in all seven pillars. 2018-2019 Score Country/Economy Rank (1 – 100) Japan has ranked first in health and scored notably high (out of 140) in digital and physical infrastructure. United States 85.6 5.86
Singapore 83.5 5.85
Germany 82.8 5.71 1.1.2. Global Gender Gap
Switzerland 82.6 5.66 The Gender Gap Report (GGR) 2018 reported on data captured from 149 countries and their progress Japan 82.5 5.65 toward gender parity across four thematic areas, namely: Economic Participation and Opportunity, The top four (4) countries have maintained their positions, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival and Political however, not in the same order, with the United States Empowerment. The Nordic countries (Demark, Finland, of America emerging as the most competitive economy Iceland, Norway and Sweden) continue to strive ahead of over 2017-2018’s leader, Switzerland. The United States their counterparts. However, Iceland has achieved 85% performed well in three (3) pillars, with strong results based on the benchmarks assessed. According to the across business dynamism, the labour market and Report, the global gender gap currently stands at 68.0%, financial systems. A near perfect score was recorded in with marginal improvements 89 of the 144 countries the Market Size pillar, second only to China. The United assessed last year in an effort to achieve universal gender States continued to perform less satisfactorily. due to the parity. unequal access to healthcare and ICT adoption.
25 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 1: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION There were no new entrants in the top ten ranking in the Index, developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Global Gender Gap Index, but there have been notable Development Initiative, revised the methodology, to rank changes. There were improvements in educational identify overlapping deprivations at the household level attainment and health and survival; in keeping with the across health, education and living standards. It shows sustainable development goals, these gaps have reduced the proportion of people who are poor, in this context, to under 5%. Despite the many gains, the gap between and the average number of deprivations that each women and men in political participation remains wide; person experiences. with only 33% of the gap being closed. The Figure below details the Global Multidimensional The top spots continue to be held by smaller Western Poverty Index 2017-2018 by Region. European countries, particularly the Nordics which occupy the top three positions. Countries from other Figure 1.I: Multidimensional Poverty Index 2017-2018 regions represented in the top ten ranks included one 50 country from the Latin American and the Caribbean 40 region (Nicaragua 5th), two countries from the Sub- 41.9 40.9
Saharan Africa region (Rwanda 6th, Namibia 10th) and 30 one country from the East Asia and the Pacific region (Philippines 8th). 20
10 1.1.3 Human Development 8.8 4.9 2.9 0.3 0 The Human Development Report provides an overview Sub- South East Asia Arab Latin Europe of the state of development across the world, examining Saharan Asia and Paci c States America and Africa and Central trends to guide policy development for the future. It is Caribbean Asia based on data captured from 189 countries. Findings According to the Human Development Statistical Development Update 2018, Norway continues to • Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) rates record the highest ranking with a score of 0.953 among are relatively low in Latin America and the Caribbean, countries with a very high human development, the Arab States, and in Europe and Central Asia, in followed by Switzerland, Australia, Germany and Ireland comparison to South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa; with scores of 0.944, 0.939, 0.938 and 0.936, respectively7. • Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia comprise 82.8% Large declines in score and rank were experienced in of the multidimensional poor; countries impacted by violent conflict namely the Syrian • East Asia and the Pacific, Arab States and Latin Arab Republic, Libya and Yemen. America and the Caribbean comprise 16.6% of the Analysis by region, for the period 1990 – 2017, identified multidimensional poor globally; South Asia as the fastest growing region at 45.3%, • The global multidimensional poverty rate is followed by East Asia and the Pacific (41.8 %) and Sub – significantly lowest, at 0.3%, in Europe and Central Saharan Africa (34.9%). Asia. The Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report 2018 notes 1.1.4 Poverty that a lack of robust policy-making and the inability to channel growth towards poverty reduction efforts The World Bank Group is among the international has resulted in the higher incidence of poverty in both development agencies committed to fighting poverty Africa and South Asia. It is recommended that technical in all its dimensions. The Multidimensional Poverty cooperation from countries with similar economic and cultural contexts, where policy and poverty reduction 7 Human Development Statistical Update 2018 efforts have yielded positive results, should be pursued.
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CHAPTER 1: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION 1.1.5 Health and Wellness Ebola According to the World Health Statistics 2018, some In August 2018, four persons tested positive for the Ebola highlights in global health over the past decade include virus disease (EVD) in Kivu, a north-eastern region in the the following: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As at July 31, 2019, the number of infected cases recorded by the Ministry • Global life expectancy increased by 5.5 years to of Health, DRC had risen to 2,713 with 1,813 confirmed 72.0 years between 2000 and 2016, and healthy life deaths due to EVD. According to the WHO8, efforts to expectancy increased by 4.8 years to 63.3 years. contain the virus were stymied by the military conflict, • Of 29 health-related SDG indicators for which global as attacks on health centres and health workers affected trends are reported, 24 have shown improvements the ability to control the spread of the disease. This has in recent years. More births are attended by skilled become the second-largest outbreak of the virus in Africa health personnel, and women are less likely to die since the 2013–2016 occurrence. On July 17, 2019 the in childbirth. Global targets to reduce neonatal United Nations Security Council officially declared the deaths and deaths in children aged under 5 years outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International are on track, and childhood stunting is in decline. Concern. Nonetheless, it is estimated that 303,000 maternal A trial vaccination, the rVSV-ZEBOV, has not been licensed deaths occurred globally in 2015 and that 5.4 million but is in use while further research is being conducted. children aged under 5 years died in 2017. The ring vaccination strategy being utilised, focuses • Vaccination coverage rates have increased while on the vaccination of at-risk persons, such as front line incidence rates for several infectious diseases, medical personnel and secondary/tertiary contacts of prevalence of tobacco smoking, exposure to those infected. environmental risks and premature NCD mortality have decreased at the global level. Migrant Health At the 72nd Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA72), which was held in Geneva during May 20- According to the World Bank, people across the world 28, 2019, Member States discussed a number of key have been forced to flee from persecution, conflict or areas, including: Universal Health Coverage, Health, violence, with approximately 25.4 million people seeking Environment and Climate Change and Prevention and refuge abroad. As at 2017, 85% of the world’s refugees Control of NCDs. Member States gave their commitment are hosted by developing countries. This has caused a to the adoption of several new resolutions related to burden on the resources of individual states, for example; public health issues. Some notable declarations were: Lebanon hosting Syrian refugees and Uganda hosting South Sudanese refugees. • To improve safe water, sanitation and hygiene services in health facilities around the world; According to the International Office for Migration (IOM), as at December 2018, three million people have • To expand universal health coverage with a focus left Venezuela amid the deepening economic crisis. on primary healthcare, role of community health However, many have not been officially granted refugee workers and ensure further discourse at the UN status. IOM data surmised that more than one million General Assembly on Universal Health Coverage to people have settled in Colombia. be held in September 2019; Member States at the 72nd Session of the World Health • To ensure transparency of markets for medicines, Assembly agreed to a five-year global action plan to vaccines and other health products; promote the healthcare of refugees and migrants. The • To recognise patient safety as a health priority with plan will focus on achieving universal health coverage an aim to reduce patient harm in healthcare settings. and the attainment of a high standard of health for host
8 WHO World Outbreak News – July 25, 2019
27 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 1: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION populations, refugees and migrants. It was noted that climate change. On December 3, 2018, the World Bank several Ministers of Health for Latin American countries announced that it would increase its 5-year climate- having highlighted the challenges posed to local related investments to $200 billion to support countries health systems, however, committed to a ‘humane and taking proactive climate action through the pursuit and collective response to migrants’. use of renewable energy sources, to help citizens adapt to climate change. 1.1.6 The Environment Climate change has emerged as a critical human 1.1.7. Corruption development and security issue and is primarily The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks countries associated with biodiversity loss, deforestation and a and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is reduced quantity/quality of fresh water and clean air. perceived to be. A country’s or territory’s score indicates Human development cannot be effectively sustained the perceived level of public sector corruption on a without addressing environmental degradation and scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Countries climate change, as these phenomena threaten the that prioritise anti-corruption and create national policy sustainability of food and water supplies and the well- through consensus and public and political participation being of current and future generations. The 2018 are better positioned to make significant qualitative Statistical Update on Human Development indicates that progress. Conversely, those countries that do not countries with high levels of human development are prioritise corruption issues tend to regress from year to the biggest contributors to climate change with carbon year. dioxide emissions of 10.7 tonnes per capita. Conversely, In 2018, the trend continued with an average country countries with lower levels of human development, score of 43. It should be noted that, more than two- specifically small island developing states, generally have thirds of countries ranked below 50. Table 1.III outlines low emissions of carbon dioxide but are more vulnerable countries perceived to be least corrupt according to the to the effects of climate change. 2018 CPI over the last five years. The World Bank Shock Waves Study (2017) estimated that 100 million more persons can be pushed into poverty by
Table 1.III: Countries Perceived to be Least Corrupt According to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2018 9 2018 Rank Country 2018 Score 2017 Score 2016 Score 2015 Score 2014 Score
1 Denmark 88 88 90 91 92
2 New Zealand 87 89 90 91 91
3 Finland 85 85 89 90 89
3 Singapore 85 84 84 85 84
3 Sweden 85 84 88 89 87
3 Switzerland 85 85 86 86 86
7 Norway 84 85 85 88 86
9 https://www.transparency.org/news/feature/corruption_perceptions_index_2018
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CHAPTER 1: THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION Denmark and New Zealand rank highest, with scores of 88 and 87, respectively. Accordingly, the best-performing region was Western Europe and the European Union with an average score of 66. Conversely Syria, South Sudan and Somalia rank lowest, with scores of 14, 12 and 9, respectively. The worst- performing regions remain Sub-Saharan Africa (average score 32) and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (average score 32). Further analysis of the results indicates that countries with the least protection for press and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) tend to have the worst rates of corruption.
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30 THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION 2 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION Chapter 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION
This chapter highlights some of the major socioeconomic developments and initiatives within the Caribbean region during fiscal year 2018/2019.
2.1. Regional Economic but were able to cut total expenditure. Their general government overall balance (as a percent of GDP) was Development between 0–5%. In terms of Caribbean economies mainly dependent on 2.1.1. Economy commodities, income from exportation increased due to The Caribbean has experienced economic growth over higher global prices. Trinidad and Tobago experienced the period 2018-2019. According to the International moderate growth for the period 2018–2019 after two Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Regional Economic Outlook for years of recession. Guyana has seen growth because Latin America and the Caribbean (October 2018), the of new gold discoveries and investments in the oil Caribbean has seen economic growth mainly because industry (production to commence in 2020). According of growth in the United States of America (USA) and to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects, the Latin globally. As a result, there has been a rise in tourism and America and Caribbean region is expected to grow by tourism-related activities. The Caribbean Development 1.7% in 2019. Bank (CDB) indicated that the region is likely to grow by The United Nation’s World Economic Situation and 2% in 2019. The President of CDB, Dr William Smith, stated Prospects Report (2019) states that in Suriname and that real GDP will increase due to growth in construction, Trinidad and Tobago, positive economic growth was tourism and extractive industries such as gold and oil. achieved due to increased gold production as well as This follows a year when Grenada showed the largest higher oil prices in 2018 and the expansion of natural growth at 5.2%, followed by Antigua and Barbuda at gas production. Finally, the report stated Guyana will 3.5% and Guyana at 3.4% with an overall regional rate have the highest growth at 3.7% and Barbados will have of 1.9%. no growth at 0%. Public debt and fiscal deficits remain a problem for the In terms of inflation, from January to August 2019, the region because of the strain it puts on the economy rate of inflation for the region is 2.4%, according to the and the demand on countries’ Gross Domestic Product IMF.10 The countries included in the statistic are Antigua (GDP). In terms of public debt, Barbados had highest & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Dominican government gross debt (as a percent of fiscal gross Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts domestic product) for 2017 at more than 150%. The & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and second highest government gross debt (as a percent of Trinidad and Tobago. This represented a drop from 2018 fiscal GDP) was in Belize and Jamaica at roughly 100%. when the rate of inflation was 3.7%. Trinidad and Tobago had the lowest government gross debt (as a percent of fiscal GDP) at just below 50%. In terms of fiscal deficits for 2019, Suriname had the largest approximately -7.5% (of fiscal GDP). This was followed by
Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda at -5% (of fiscal GDP). 10 https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/PCPIPCH@WEO/ Grenada, Barbados and Jamaica all had no fiscal deficits WEOWORLD/VEN/CBQ
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CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION 2.2. Regional Integration progress on decisions made at the 18th Special Meeting of the Conference on the CSME. Discussed was the proposal that all participating countries of the CSME CARICOM has a five-year Strategic Plan for the Caribbean should sign the Protocol on Contingent Rights. To date, Community 2015–2019: Repositioning CARICOM. In eight countries have applied the measures which will the Strategic Plan are four desired outcomes: (i) Strong allow spouses and dependents of skilled workers utilising Economic Growth and Reduction in Poverty and the CSME the right to access education and healthcare in Unemployment; (ii) Improved Quality of Life; (iii) Reduced that country. The countries which have signed to date Environmental Vulnerability and (iv) An Integrated are: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Community with Equity for All. Additionally, there are six Guyana, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Integrated Strategic Priorities of a Resilience Model for Grenadines and Trinidad & Tobago. the region in the Plan. Among these Strategic Priorities Additionally, the Agreement on the Protocol for Public are the Building of Social Resilience and the Building of Procurement was opened for signature by Member Environmental Resilience with the hope of improving States during the meeting. Heads of Government also quality of life and reducing environmental vulnerability. agreed to meet with members of the private sector, civil The Social Resilience Priority emphasizes human and labour societies of the region twice a year –through capital development, inclusive policies for gender and the Business and Labour Advisory Committees. This disabilities issues, health and wellness, citizen security would be critical to facilitating the widest input by key and justice. Environmental Resilience includes issues stakeholders to regional decision-making relative to the related to the negative effects of climate change on the CSME. region, disaster management and the management of Another issue discussed was the previous blacklisting environmental and natural resources. Both Priorities of some CARICOM Member States by the EU. It was are linked to social issues that create poverty, increase stated that the damage to the reputation of the region vulnerability and the need for social assistance. A review affected economic and climate resilience initiatives. of the progress and implementation of the Strategic Plan The blacklisting occurred because the Member States and the Integrated Strategic Priorities is still to be done. were thought to encourage tax evasion and were non- cooperative tax jurisdictions. The assessment was based 2.2.1. CARICOM Single Market on the following: tax transparency, good governance, real economic activity and the existence of a zero corporate and Economy (CSME) tax rate. The previously blacklisted Member States are The CSME is an agreement among CARICOM now on a list of countries that will be monitored by the Member States to allow the free movement of goods, EU. services, skilled labourers, capital and technology among participating nations. It also allows citizens of participating countries to establish a business in any 2.3. Regional Social other CARICOM Member State11. Participating Member Development States are Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and 2.3.1. Human Capital Trinidad and Tobago. Development At the 30th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference The Human Capital Index (HCI) measures a country’s of Heads of Government of CARICOM (February 26–27, investment in education and healthcare to a person 2019 in St. Kitts), the Heads of Government reviewed from birth to the age of eighteen. It indicates the level of productivity a country is likely to achieve in the long- term because of its investment in future workers and 11 https://foreign.gov.tt/services/csme/
33 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION identifies any gaps in human capital development. Only The feature address identified three main areas essential four CARICOM countries have an HCI: Guyana (0.49), for sustainability in the region. They were to develop a Haiti (0.45), Jamaica (0.54) and Trinidad and Tobago fiscal resilience framework, for CARICOM governments (0.61). This illustrates a need for greater attention to the and national Social Security Boards to develop a sense human capital of the region. of urgency that would spur on sustainability plans and The human development component of CARICOM12 finally collective action of the region to manage risks and focusses on fostering a long and healthy life for all develop social security strategies. CARICOM citizens as well as on creating a decent standard Additionally, the 30th Meeting of Heads of CARICOM of living, ensuring political freedom and fostering self- Social Security Organisations was held on July 16, respect. 2019. The Secretary-General of CARICOM addressed CARICOM’s Human Resource Development Strategy the group and raised several pertinent issues related to (2018) looks at investment in the human capital of the social security. He addressed issues such as support for region. The theme of the strategy is “Investing in Human retirement and maternity and injury benefits for CSME Capital with Equity.” The areas of focus of the Strategy workers. The Secretariat, with funding from the 11th are crime & security, labour/workforce, gender, culture, European Development Fund, will develop a system sports and youth. that allows CSME workers to access their home country’s social security benefits in the countries they work. Other initiatives of human capital development that are linked to CARICOM’s Human Resource Development Strategy include the fostering of cultural entrepreneurs 2.3.3. Sustainable Development with funds from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Goals (SDGs) the development of the Creative Industries Innovation The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), designed Fund (CIIF), which is geared towards funding innovation to create a world where basic human needs are met and job creation in the region, and the promotion of and a sustainable future is created, were developed sustainable capacity-building of the sector. in September 2015 and adopted at a UN Summit on Advancements in education and human development January 1, 2016. There are 17 SDGs, which build on in the region also included the regional accreditation Millennium Development Goals. In May 2018, the mechanism of Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) COHSOD approved 125 CARICOM Core Indicators based and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training on the UN’s 2030 Agenda for SDGs.13 (TVET) which are overseen and coordinated by the According to the Quadrennial Report on Regional Caribbean Association of National Training Agencies Progress and Challenges in Relation to the 2030 Agenda (CANTA). for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (2019), the Caribbean has shown progress 2.3.2. Social Security in reducing poverty and inequality, based on social indicators, but the progress has slowed over the last The CARICOM Heads of Social Security met from June five years. In terms of the move towards full productive 6–9, 2019 in St. Kitts to discuss several social security employment and equality, ECLAC recommends that programmes. The areas discussed were strengthening there needs to be a shift in the patterns of areas implementation of the CARICOM Agreement on specialised by the region. There has also been a rise in Social Security, submission of data on the CARICOM participation in the informal sector in the region. Finally, Agreement, the proposed social security intervention inequality increased in major developed countries due under the 11th European Development Fund, advancing to a lack of advancement in technology. social security in CARICOM, the social security training programmes and international social security matters.
13 http://statistics.caricom.org/Files/Publications/CARICOM%20 12 https://caricom.org/our-work/human-development Core%20SDGs%20Indicators.pdf
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CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION The UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development 1.3 billion people from 101 countries or 23.1% are multi- Framework (MSDF) in the Caribbean Report for the dimensionally poor. Of these persons, more than two- period 2017–2021 states that progress towards the thirds live in middle-income countries, which indicates SDGs in the Caribbean requires a “multi-sectoral, human that there is a high level of inequality in these countries. A development” approach. The countries covered in this survey of Latin America and the Caribbean indicates that framework are 18 English-speaking and Dutch-speaking 7.5% of the population lived in multidimensional poverty. Caribbean countries and overseas territories. The Of the CARICOM Member States surveyed, Trinidad and approach is to combine the efforts of these countries and Tobago had the lowest percentage of persons living in territories in order to increase the likelihood of achieving multidimensional poverty, 0.6%, followed by St. Lucia at the SDGs. 1.9%. Haiti had the highest percentage of the population The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) living in multidimensional poverty at 41.3%. launched its Caribbean Civil Society SDGs Knowledge Statistics on poverty in the region for 2019 are not Platform in July 2019 in Trinidad and Tobago.14 The available. The United Nations’ (UN) Economic Commission Platform contains information on SDG implementation for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)’s Poverty for the region focussing on the role of civil society Measurement in the Caribbean: A Critique of Current organisations (CSOs). The purpose of the platform is Approaches from a Gender Perspective (2018) to relay information on the role and experience of highlighted the importance of viewing poverty in the implementing the SDGs, exchange ideas and share CARICOM region from a gender perspective. It revealed lessons learnt and finally, increase the role of CSOs in the that unemployment was higher among females in policy development and implementation of SDGs. comparison to males, whilst labour force participation Trinidad and Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines was higher among males than females. Additionally will present a voluntary national review of the SDG females, even though employed full-time, could still be implementation at the UN High-Level Political Forum on living in poverty, however, male poverty was mainly due Sustainable Development in 2020. to unemployment. Another issue was the dynamics in the home that influenced women’s access to resources. There was also unequal distribution of resources, which 2.3.4. Poverty (Reduction) in the gave rise to ‘secondary poverty.’ Region Worldwide, more than 700 million people live in poverty 2.3.5. Employment and live on less than US$1.90 per day.15 The UN’s 2019 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) gives According to the International Labour Organisation an indication of poverty in various countries around (ILO)’s Labour Overview for 2018, unemployment in the world and sheds light on their progress towards Latin America and the Caribbean decreased in 2018 to a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #1: ‘End poverty forecasted 7.8%. In terms of youth unemployment, 20% in all forms.’ Multidimensional Poverty is measured of persons aged 14 to 25 years were unemployed by by looking at statistics such as health, education and the third quarter of 2018. There is also a need to address standards of living. There are ten indicators, namely, gender discrepancies in the labour market. The labour nutrition, child mortality, years of schooling, school force participation for women was 50.3% – 20% below attendance, cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, that of males, and the unemployment rate for women electricity, housing and assets. The report shows that was 10%, while for men it was 7.3%.
2.3.6. An Ageing Caribbean 14 https://sdg.iisd.org/news/caribbean-platform-facilitates-cso- contributions-to-sdgs/ The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in its publication titled ‘Ageing, 15 https://results.org/world-poverty/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrMqTi Older Persons and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable unr4wIViJ-fCh0SJQV3EAAYBCAAEgL2IvD_BwE
35 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION Development: A Regional and Human Rights Perspective’ Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, in 201916 addressed the manner in which older persons Montserrat, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent should be included when implementing the SDGs and and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. the activities after implementation. Further, it stated The findings will be used to develop interventions for that for the Latin American and the Caribbean region, the prevention, protection and prosecution of human the number of older persons (60 years and older) is trafficking and that are aligned with anti-trafficking best increasing significantly. For the period 2015 to 2030, it is practices. projected that this group will expand from 70 million to The UNODC initiated a pilot project in the Dominican 119 million persons. Finally, it noted that in this region, Republic titled ‘Assisted Medical Treatment for Opioid population ageing is taking place in the context of (Heroin) Users in the Dominican Republic.’18 The purpose inequality, poverty, unsustainable economic growth and of the pilot is to obtain scientific evidence on the care unemployment. needs of persons suffering from opioid use disorders. In Suriname, several meetings were held with law 2.3.7. Crime and Security enforcement officials and the UNODC in order to develop an early warning system for synthetic drugs. Additionally, In terms of human trafficking, the United Nations Office training was conducted in the use of the Trunarc model on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) published its Global portable devices for drug detection.19 Report on Trafficking in Persons (2018). In Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Grenada, Jamaica and the The Regional Security System (RSS) hosted the ‘Impact Republic of Trinidad and Tobago human trafficking of Gang Culture on the RSS Member States’ on March 20, laws align with the UN’s Trafficking in Persons Protocol. 2019 in St. Kitts and Nevis. Discussions were held on risk Grenada passed the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons factors associated with the gang phenomenon, relevant Act in 2014. Central America and the Caribbean were policies and other responses in St. Kitts and Nevis and both receivers and distributors of human trafficking the wider Caribbean. The event was partly sponsored by victims. Additionally, for Central America and the the EU. Caribbean most victims (75%) originate within the same sub-region as traffickers. Furthermore, most victims are 2.3.8. Migration trafficked for sexual exploitation; this was also the most detected form of human trafficking. In Central America At the 22nd Meeting of the Council for Foreign and and the Caribbean human traffickers made US$5 per Community Relations (COFCOR) from May 13–14, 2019, act from sexual exploitation and US$190,000 per act for CARICOM Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their position organ removal. For the region, most countries reported on the crisis in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. eleven to fifty convictions of human trafficking. Concern was expressed for the situation, but a stance of non-interference and non-intervention was maintained. The Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) commenced a study However, CARICOM members remained willing to on Human Trafficking on July 19, 2019 to get a better facilitate dialogue among the parties involved. understanding of the problem in the CARICOM region17. The countries that will take part in the study are Antigua In 2019, Trinidad and Tobago held a ‘Venezuelan and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Migration Registration Process’ for legal and illegal
16 https://www.cepal.org/en/news/rights-based-approach- 18 https://www.unodc.org/ropan/en/visit-to-evaluate-progress- essential-addressing-ageing-latin-america-and-caribbeans- of-pilot-project-assisted-medical-treatment-of-opioid-heroin- population users-in-the-dominican-republic.html
17 https://caricom.org/media-center/communications/press- 19 https://www.unodc.org/ropan/en/smart-conducts- releases/cariforum-embarks-on-critical-human-trafficking- diagnostic-evaluation-to-implement-synthetic-drugs-early- study warning-system-in-the-republic-of-suriname.html
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CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION Venezuelan migrants living in Trinidad and Tobago.20 to Goal #5 of the SDGs. Fifteen consultation sessions Registration took place from May 31 to June 14, 2019. are to be held in 2019 in all CARICOM Member States. The migration of Venezuelans to Trinidad and Tobago Consultations were held in Guyana and St. Vincent is mainly due to the financial crisis in Venezuela and in March and in St. Lucia, Grenada and Belize in April Trinidad and Tobago’s close proximity to the country. It thus far. Six priority areas have been identified, namely, is estimated that more than 16,500 persons registered equality and social inclusion, freedom from violence, during this period. access to health services, access to education, good Guyana is also faced with the issue of migration from governance and economic empowerment. The strategy Venezuelan refugees and migrants. The International is aligned with the Convention on the Elimination of All Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Government Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the of Guyana distributed 3,600 kits of non-food items and Samoa Pathway, the Montevideo Consensus Strategy information on accessing basic services in Guyana in and other frameworks on Gender and Development that January 2019. The kits were purchased with funding from are ratified by CARICOM Member States. the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UNCERF). The Social Institutions & Gender Index (SIGI) by Additionally, the IOM conducted workshops with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and different government and state agencies in Guyana on Development (OECD)’s Development Centre is a measure human trafficking, smuggling and other vulnerabilities of discrimination against women in social institutions. It as well as on the direct assistance and referral systems.21 takes into consideration women’s access to justice, rights and empowerment opportunities as well as issues/factors that undermine their decision-making authority over 2.3.9. Gender Mainstreaming their life choices. The areas assessed are discrimination in Gender mainstreaming in trade is also an important the family, restricted physical integrity, restricted access initiative in CARICOM. It provides economic advancement to productive and financial resources and restricted opportunities for women in employment and business.22 civil liberties. A single score for the Caribbean for 2019 The Caribbean Export Development Agency’s Women was not calculated, however, some country scores were Empowered Through Export (We-Xport) is geared available. Jamaica received a SIGI Value of 25% and was towards helping Caribbean businesswomen in categorised as low; Haiti received a SIGI Value of 40% exportation. Additionally, the CSME should have more and was categorised as medium; Trinidad and Tobago gender-sensitive policies that would encourage women received a SIGI Value of 24% and was categorised as low. to take advantage of its benefits. Belize released its National Trade Policy (2019–2030), which promotes gender equality as a component of the policy. 2.3.10. Health Care In February 2019, CARICOM, with the assistance of UN SDG #3 is to create Good Health and Well-Being at all Women, began consultations on CARICOM’s Regional ages. One aspect of this goal is to reduce the number Gender Equality Strategy and the Beijing Platform for of deaths because of non-communicable diseases by 23 Action. The purpose of the consultation was to promote one-third by the year 2030 . Additionally, it focusses gender equality, equity and the empowerment of girls on ending the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and women in the Member States, which is aligned neglected tropical diseases and other communicable diseases by 2030. Finally, the goal speaks to ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care 20 http://www.news.gov.tt/content/faq-venezuelan-migrant- services, including family planning, information and registration-process#.XUr05kn6t9A education, and the integration of reproductive health 21 https://rosanjose.iom.int/site/en/news/refugees-and- into national strategies and programmes by 2030. migrants-venezuela-guyana-receive-support-iom
22 https://caribbeantradelaw.com/2019/03/08/accelerating- gender-mainstreaming-in-caricom-trade-policy/ 23 https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/health/
37 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION HIV/AIDS Maternity Pan-Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS PAHO is advocating for sufficient paid maternity leave (PANCAP) is the region’s coordinating agency with respect and breastfeeding breaks for women.25 Additionally, they to HIV/AIDS based on the Caribbean Regional Strategic are requesting that countries in the region adopt the Framework on HIV and AIDS. The organisation has been ILO’s Convention No. 183 and the Maternity Protection hosting a series of meetings throughout the region with Recommendation, 2000 (R191). These changes would the aim of addressing stigma and discrimination against mean that women get eighteen weeks paid maternity HIV/AIDS with parliamentarians, government agencies, leave, two 30-minute breaks every working day to faith-based organisations, civil society organisations and breastfeed their child and that the workplace provide UN agencies representatives. The consultations, funded facilities to breastfeed children. by CARIFORUM’s 10th European Development Fund Non-Communicable Diseases Programme, forms part of their ‘Justice For All’ programme. The first series of consultations were held in Barbados on The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) May 29, 2019 with emphasis placed on leadership and established the Regional Health Communications good governance that fosters social protection of all Network (RHCN) in 2015 with the aim of developing, groups. The second series of consultations were held in implementing, sustaining, monitoring and evaluating Guyana on June 3, 2019. It was agreed that youth groups/ communication responses to major health issues that clubs would be utilised to promote messages against arise in the region. RHCN met from April 29–30, 2019 stigma and discrimination, Additionally, attendees were to develop a region-wide public education campaign encouraged to integrate messages on HIV/AIDS and on non-communicable diseases and wellness that was other social issues into holistic education for youths. specific to the CARICOM culture. Additionally, a draft Faith leaders agreed to help promote the anti-stigma regional communications strategy and action plan for and anti-discrimination message. 2019– 2021 was developed. Vector-Borne Diseases CARPHA Conference The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) met with From June 20–22, 2019, the 64th Annual Health Research Health Ministers/Leaders from the Caribbean and the Conference was held in Trinidad and Tobago. Themed Americas in October 2018. The purpose of the meeting ‘Primary Health Care: Current and Future Models for the was to agree upon a five-year action plan on preventing Caribbean’, the Conference presented research on the and controlling vector transmitted diseases such as Caribbean health care system related to governance, malaria, dengue, Zika and Chagas. The Plan of Action financing and delivery. More than two hundred and sixty on Entomology and Vector Control will have its greatest delegates from twenty-five countries were in attendance. impact on the vulnerable and persons far from health The session topics for the Conference were: Health services24. Other aspects of the Plan of Action include Systems – Policy and Planning, Non-Communicable monitoring and evaluation of vector control, the use of Diseases, Health Systems – Economics, Communicable innovative strategies for vector control and continuous Diseases and Public Health. The Conference contained training for professionals and public health workers in several activities such as oral and poster research the field. presentations, displays by representatives from private organisations in the health sector, research workshops and an awards ceremony. Additionally, during the Conference a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between CARPHA and the Caribbean College
24 https://today.caricom.org/2018/09/25/caribbean-health- 25 https://caricom.org/media-center/communications/news- ministers-agree-to-strengthen-actions-to-prevent-vector- from-the-community/paho-wants-maternity-protection-laws- borne-diseases/ implemented-in-caribbean
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CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION of Family Physicians with the main aim to improve the 2.3.12. Disaster Management – quality of primary health care in the region. Finally, Environmental Stability CARPHA launched its Clinical Care Guidelines and its State of Public Health Report on Climate and Health. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Authority (CDEMA) – Regional Symposium on ’Shock- Ebola Responsive Social Protection in the Caribbean’ took On July 17, 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) place from June 27–28, 2019 in Turks and Caicos. The UN announced that the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak World Food Programme in collaboration with CDEMA in the Democratic Republic of Congo was a Public hosted the Symposium. A total of fifteen Ministers and Health Emergency of International Concern. CARPHA government officials from the Caribbean attended. The encouraged CARICOM Member States to increase purpose was to facilitate exchange of ideas on issues surveillance for the diseases at ports of entry and health related to disaster risk reduction, public policy, social facilities throughout the region. protection and climate risk financing. The information shared during the Symposium will advise policy towards the formation of an integrated developmental and 2.3.11. Disabilities humanitarian system in the Caribbean. Additionally, the A Special Rapporteur on Disability for CARICOM was Community of Practice was established as well as key appointed in late 2018 to be an advocate for persons priorities were developed. with disabilities in the region and to ensure that the The CDB in conjunction with the United Kingdom (UK)’s recommendations from the Declaration of Pétion Ville Department for International Development is working (Haiti December 2013) were materialised. In his statement towards building climate resilience for the region. The on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Department gave £30 million to the UK Caribbean (December 3, 2018), he stressed the importance of Infrastructure Fund for reconstruction in Barbuda and inclusiveness and equality for persons living with Dominica. CDB was also responsible for distributing funds disabilities. He further stated that there are an estimated from the Canadian Government through the Dominica one million persons living with disabilities in the region Disaster Recovery and Resilience Fund to enhance post- and that over 95% of them are unemployed and over disaster response and help build more climate resilient 85% of them are living in poverty.26 Furthermore, there schools for the country as well as prepare communities is a need to change the social, political and economic for natural disasters.28 Furthermore, the bank signed environment. an agreement with the Green Climate Fund to finance The Special Rapporteur speaking at the Down’s syndrome climate-related projects for the region. Family Network Conference in Trinidad and Tobago in The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in Latin March 2019, stated that the education systems in the America and the Caribbean and the Caribbean Disaster Caribbean should foster greater inclusion for persons Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) signed a with disabilities.27 He stated that this should result in MOU in April 2019. The MOU is geared towards the more positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities development of more resilient communities, states and and reduced levels of discrimination. regional agencies in the preparation for disasters and emergencies for the region. Additionally, the MOU allows for collaborations in the case of emergencies providing support for children, youth, women and vulnerable 26 https://caricom.org/media-center/communications/news- groups. The main focus is to protect vulnerable groups, from-the-community/disability-respects-no-one-caricom- especially children and affected populations with an special-rapporteur-on-disabilities emphasis on the education sector, social protection
27 https://today.caricom.org/2019/04/05/liberalise-the- caribbean-education-system-for-persons-with-disabilities- 28 https://today.caricom.org/2019/02/08/cdb-president-calls-for- caricom-rapporteur/ resilience-transformation-to-drive-regional-economic-growth/
39 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION systems and water, sanitation and hygiene elements that 2.3.14. Food Security help build resilience. The Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA), the Food and Agriculture 2.3.13. Literacy in the Caribbean Organisation of the UN (FAO) in conjunction with the & Education Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries CARICOM Secretariat and the Central Statistics Office in of the Government of Suriname, held meetings from Grenada held a forum and seminar in February 2019 with July 23–25, 2019. Food safety regulators from the fifteen support from PARIS21, the Inter-American Development CARICOM Member States met to set recommendations Bank (IDB) and the European Development Fund to enhance coordination of food safety measures and 30 Support Services Unit. The forum and seminar occurred harmonise food safety standards for the region . Coming at the Third High Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics in out of the meeting is the creation of a Caribbean Task February 2019 in Grenada and a call was made to include Force on Food Safety that will advise and strengthen the more statistics in the school systems in order to attract work of CAHFSA. young people to the field. The theme of the forum was, ‘Investing in Statistics to Build Resilience and to Achieve 2.3.15. Maritime Industry Sustainable Economic Growth and Development in the Caribbean Community.’ The seminar was based on The German government continues to fund energy and the implementation of the Regional Strategy for the water improvement projects in the region. The funds Development of Statistics (RSDS) which is focussed on are used to support energy efficient applicants in the building resilience and generating evidence-based region by implementing the infrastructure for these policy decisions.29 There was a need for training of appliances. Additionally, the funds support the Coastal personnel in statistics in the region to address the gaps and Aqua Terrestrial Solutions (CATS) Project that looks in data collection and analysis. at improving water systems, forestry, fisheries and environmental monitoring.31 The CATS Project can help The USA Department of State initiated several projects improve the living conditions of the poor and vulnerable to increase engagement with the Caribbean Region in the region by improving the standard of basic needs through several pillars according to the ‘US-Caribbean like water and environmental conditions. 2020: Report to Congress (2019).’ Additionally, the Department of State is seeking to increase Caribbean The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) countries’ involvement in programmes and initiatives of and the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility the US government. The USA Agency for International (CCRIF) Sector Portfolio Company (SPC) signed a MOU Development (AID) held educational programmes on in 2019 to facilitate collaboration in the development improving early literacy and vocational training skills for of climate-resilient fisheries and aquaculture industries at-risk youths, which helped 200,000 students. Moreover, in the region based on the Caribbean Oceans and 32 USAID sponsored Jamaican higher learning institutions Aquaculture Sustainability Facility (COAST) Initiative. in order to modernise their curricula. Teachers in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and English-speaking Eastern Caribbean countries received training in early- 30 https://caricom.org/media-center/communications/news- literacy education. Finally, after 23 years, the Department from-the-community/food-safety-regulators-chart-path-for- of State reopened the Fulbright Foreign Student Program strengthening-food-safety-in-caribbean in The Bahamas during 2019. 31 https://today.caricom.org/2019/06/20/energy-and-water- among-areas-targetted-for-german-support/. Retrieved 21 June 2019
29 https://caricom.org/media-center/communications/press- 32 https://www.ccrif.org/news/caribbean-countries-benefit- releases/calls-for-more-investment-in-statistics-systems-focus- partnership-develop-climate-resilient-fisheries-and- on-literacy aquaculture
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CHAPTER 2: THE CARIBBEAN SOCIAL SITUATION 2.4. Regional Dialogue the eradication of poverty. However, political uncertainty may affect the growth rate for the country. The United Nation’s World Economic Situation and The 30th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Prospects Report (2019) states that global growth is Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community expected to be 3% for 2019 and 2020. The report stated (CARICOM) was held from February 26–27, 2019 in that commodity-exporting countries are expected to St. Kitts and Nevis. A few of the main objectives of the gradually recover. The Caribbean region is forecasted meeting were to discuss unity in CARICOM so that the to have a real GDP growth at market prices (in percent) region can withstand the changing global environment, of 4% and 4% forecasted for 2020.33 The Report further the blacklisting of countries by the European Union (EU) stated that GDP per capita has been stagnant for the and the crisis in Venezuela. last five years in the region due to high vulnerability to At the 30th Inter-Sessional Meeting, a few of the external and domestic challenges. Finally, it stated that agreements signed were the Protocol on Contingent the region needs to improve its level of productivity Rights (by Belize, Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis), in order to strengthen economic growth and progress Multilateral Air Services Agreement (by Dominica, towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago) and Revised Goals by 2030. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Examinations Upcoming conferences include CARPHA’s 65th Annual Council (CXC; by Dominica). Health Research Conference, which is expected to be The 40th meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government held in June 2020 in Jamaica. The 25th Session of the (CHOGM) was held from July 3–5, 2019 in St. Lucia. On Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the UN’s Framework the first day, the Secretary General of the UN, Antonio Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Guterres addressed the group. His speech focussed on meetings of the UNFCCC subsidiary bodies will be held in resilience and sustainable development for the region as Chile from December 2–13, 2019.34 The European Union well as the murder rates, climate change and its effects – Latin America and Caribbean Foundation (EU-LAC) on the region, violence among women and girls and will hold a lecture and roundtable discussion meeting/ concessional development financing. conference on September 19, 2019 titled ‘A Destiny of Geography?: Climate Change Preparedness and Some of the agreements signed during CHOGM were Response in Caribbean SIDS.’ The purpose of the event on the Return or Sharing of Recovered Assets, Protocol is to increase public awareness and encourage policy on Public Procurement for the Caribbean Community dialogue concerning the region’s vulnerability to the and the Protocol Amending the Revised Treaty of negative effects of climate change and the actions that Chaguaramas to Incorporate the Council for National can be taken to improve readiness and responsiveness. Security and Law Enforcement as an Organ of CARICOM. In 2020, the US Department of State will sponsor training for 20 senior administrators from Suriname, Grenada and 2.5. Outlook for 2020 St. Lucia to improve technical and vocational education.
For the period 2019–2021, oil prices are expected to remain flat at US$67 per barrel, which will limit fiscal and 33 This includes Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, export revenue in oil-producing economies. However, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Guyana has started preparation for the commercial Jamaica, Suriname, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and production of oil in 2020 as major oil reserves were the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago. found in the country. The expected economic growth – 34 https://caricom.org/media-center/communications/ from the new source of revenue – will help the country communiques/communiqu-twenty-second-meeting-of- move closer to reaching the SDGs by 2030, especially the-council-for-foreign-and-community-relations-cofcor-st.- georges-grenada-13-14-may-2019
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INTEGRATION TRADE DEVELOPMENT FINANCE SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 3: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CARIBBEAN Chapter 3: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CARIBBEAN
The following chapter examines Trinidad and Tobago’s The largest gender disparity is on Political Empowerment, socio-economic performance in comparison with other which maintains a gap of 77.1%. The Economic selected Caribbean and Latin American countries for the Participation and Opportunity gap is the second largest last year, 2018–2019. The analysis utilises the following: at 41.9%, while the Educational Attainment and Health Global Gender Gap Report, World Happiness Report, and Survival gaps are significantly lower at 4.4% and Global Peace Index and Corruption Perceptions Index. 4.6%, respectively. Among them, on average, only the Economic Participation and Opportunity gap has slightly reduced since last year. The GGGR 2018 report estimates 3.1. Global Gender Gap that it will take the Latin American and Caribbean region seventy-four (74) years to close the economic gender The Global Gender Gap Report provides a framework for gap. The report suggests that for countries to remain capturing the magnitude of gender-based disparities competitive and inclusive, gender equality will need to and tracking their progress over time. This year, the report be made a critical part of their nation’s human capital found that the gender gap has closed slightly since last development. Trinidad and Tobago was not included in year. However, it will still require one hundred and eight the report*. (108) years to achieve full parity at the current pace. As reported in the Global Gender Gap Report 2018, Table 3.I The Global Gender Gap Index Top 10 ranking for Barbados maintained its rank as the top performing Latin America and the Caribbean Caribbean country, while Nicaragua retained its rank as Global Rank* Score the highest performing country from the Latin American 5. Nicaragua 0.809 and the Caribbean (LAC) region. Nicaragua is ranked fifth (with a score of 0.809), Barbados is ranked 21st (with 21. Barbados 0.753 a score of 0.753) followed by Costa Rica which has a 22. Costa Rica 0.749 rank of 22nd (with a score of 0.749). Cuba advanced its 23. Cuba 0.749 placement from 25th from the 2016 report to 23rd (with 25. Bolivia 0.748 a score of 0.749). Bolivia ranked 25th (with a score of 30. Bahamas 0.741 0.748), the Bahamas ranked 30th (with a score of 0.741) 36. Argentina 0.733 while Argentina ranked 36th (with a score of 0.733) 40. Columbia 0.729 and Colombia was ranked 40th (with a score of 0.729). 41. Ecuador 0.729 Ecuador was ranked 41st (with a score of 0.729) and 44. Jamaica 0.724 Jamaica ranked 44th (with a score of 0.724). Source: Global Gender Gap Report 2018, World Economic Forum. As reported previously, no country has achieved parity Note: *2018 rank out of 144 countries and only the seven (7) countries in the rankings that includes Nicaragua have closed at least 80% of the gap. There is still a 32% average gender gap that remains to NB: To be included, a country must have data available for be closed. a minimum of 12 indicators out of the 14 that compose the Index.
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CHAPTER 3: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CARIBBEAN 3.2. World Happiness International Conflict; and the degree of Militarisation. The 2019 Global Peace Index showed that the average level of global peacefulness improved to a certain The World Happiness Report measures countries’ levels extent. This was the first improvement in five (5) years of of happiness. The World Happiness Report 2019 focussed the report; the 2019 GPI revealed that the conflicts and on happiness and the community, how happiness has crises that emerged in the past decade have begun to evolved over the past years, with emphasis on the tech- abate, but new tensions within and between nations nologies, social norms, conflicts and government poli- have emerged. The Middle East and North Africa region cies that have driven those changes. remained the world’s least peaceful region. It has four (4) The Caribbean countries that made the listing are Trini- of the ten (10) least peaceful countries in the world, with dad and Tobago, which was placed 39th or (6.192) out no country from the region ranking higher than 30th of one hundred and fifty-six (156) countries, followed by on the GPI. Only Trinidad and Tobago had an increase Jamaica ranked 56th or (5.890). The Dominican Repub- in military expenditure as a percentage of GDP of more lic placed 77th (5.425), while Haiti scored as the 147th than one percentage point. (3.597) happiest country in world. In the 2019 report, Jamaica ranked 83 out of 163 The report reflected that Trinidad and Tobago is the hap- countries, moving up from 90 in 2018, with a score of piest country in the Caribbean region. In comparison to 2.038. The Dominican Republic ranked 84 with a score the 2018 report, Trinidad and Tobago fell one place from of 2.04, moving up from its 2018 rank of 91. Haiti ranked 38th to 39th (2019), whilst Jamaica maintained its 56th 87 out of 163 countries with a score of 2.052; Cuba ranking from the 2018 report. The Dominican Republic ranked 91 with a score of 2.073 dropping approximately improved its ranking moving from 83rd to 77th happiest seven places; Guyana ranked 92 with a score of 2.075, country globally. a move down from its 2018 rank of 82. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 93 out of 163 countries with a score of The 2019 report also measured Happiness and Voting 2.094, moving seven places down from its 2018 rank of Behaviour. According to the report, the data suggest that 84. All the countries printed are considered states with happier people are both more likely to vote, and to vote medium states of peace. Overall, the global GPI average for incumbents when they do so. improved by 0.09% from 2018 to 2019, representing an NB: The Happiness Index is calculated based on six fac- improvement in 86 countries and a deterioration in 76. tors: levels of GDP, life expectancy, generosity, social sup- The increase in peacefulness was the result of a reduction port, freedom and corruption. in the severity of several major conflicts worldwide, which led to decreases in deaths from internal conflict. 3.3. Global Peace Index 3.4. Corruption The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2019 ranks one hundred and sixty-three (163) independent states and territories The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2018 ranked 180 according to their level of peacefulness. The report countries based on their perceived levels of public sector presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis corruption. The index uses a scale from zero (0) to one to date on peace, its economic value, trends, and how to hundred (100), with zero being highly corrupted and develop peaceful societies. The GPI utilises twenty-three one hundred as very clean. According to the CPI 2018, (23) qualitative and quantitative indicators from highly more than two-thirds of the countries scored below fifty respected sources, and measures the state of peace (50), with forty-three (43) obtaining an average ranking. using three (3) thematic domains: the level of Societal This suggested most countries around the world have Safety and Security; the extent of Ongoing Domestic and not made significant headway to reduce/fight against corruption despite efforts.
45 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 3: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CARIBBEAN Table 3.II: CPI Ranks and Scores of Caribbean countries for the period 2013-2018
2018 Rank Country 2018 Score 2017 Score 2016 Score 2015 Score 2014 Score 2013 Score
25 Barbados 68 68 61 n/a 74 75
29 Bahamas 65 65 66 n/a 71 71
41 St. Vincent & the Grenadines 58 58 60 n/a 62 62
45 Dominica 57 57 59 n/a 58 58
50 St Lucia 55 55 60 n/a 71 71
70 Jamaica 44 44 39 41 38 38
78 Trinidad & Tobago 41 41 35 39 38 38
73 Suriname 43 41 45 36 36 36
53 Grenada 52 52 56 n/a
Barbados maintained its 2017 score of 68 in 2018 as well Figure 3.I: Trinidad and Tobago Corruption Index as its ranking of 25 for the period. The Bahamas retained 50 its score of 65, and moved to the rank of 29. St Vincent 40 and the Grenadines also maintained its score of 58 in
2018, and progressed to rank 41. Dominica maintained 30 its 2017 score of 57 but advanced three places from Points the rank of 42 to 45 (CPI, 2018). St Lucia kept its score 20 of 55 but dropped two places to the rank of 50. Jamaica 10 maintained its score of 44 from 2017 in 2018; however, the country’s ranking fell from 68 to 70 during the period. 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Trinidad and Tobago continued with the score of 41 but its rank fell one place to 78, while Suriname score increased to 43 and its ranking improved to 73 in the CPI 2018. Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Suriname References: are perceived as the three most corrupt countries in the 1. Helliwell, J., Layard, R., & Sachs, J. (2019). World region. Happiness Report 2019, New York: Sustainable Grenada was not included in the 2019 SSIP report; Development Solutions Network. however, it maintained its 2017 CPI score of 52 in 2018 2. Institute for Economics and Peace (2019 June 24). and was ranked 53 globally. Global Peace Index 2019. Retrieved from: https:// reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/gpi- 2019-web003.pdf 3. World Economic Forum (2019 July 29). Global Gender Gap Report 2018. Retrieved from: http://reports. weforum.org/global-gender-gap-report-2018/ 4. Transparency International (2019 September 14). Corruption Perceptions Index 2018. Retrieved from: https://www.transparency.org/cpi2018
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4.1. Introduction
This chapter highlights the major advancements of the in fiscal 2018/2019, the Government of Trinidad and social sector of Trinidad and Tobago for the fiscal year Tobago (GoRTT) continued in its pursuit of improved 2018/2019. The main sections of the Chapter focus on social capital and human development towards national two critical thematic areas namely, Theme 1: Putting People transformation. The GoRTT remains committed to First: Nurturing Our Greatest Asset and Theme II: Delivering providing continuous support for the initiatives of the Good Governance and Service Excellence, which are social sector and acknowledges that the maintenance derived from the National Development Strategy (NDS) of social stability and creating a pathway for a high 2016–2030, Vision 2030. Attention is also directed quality of life for all citizens are fundamental to national towards the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable progress. Moreover, the GoRTT incorporated the Development of the Sustainable Development Goals global development agenda, the SDGs, in its National (SDGs) and their alignment to our national vision and Development Strategy (see Table 4.I) to ensure a holistic development goals and the ensuing progress within the approach to implementation and has advanced at both fiscal year. levels as demonstrated by the many achievements Notwithstanding the national economic fluctuations highlighted in the following sections. and the corresponding impact on financial resources
Table 4.I: Alignment of VISION 2030: Themes I and II and Related Short Term Goals (2016-2020) with the Sustainable Development Goals
4.2. Theme I: Sustainable Development Goals Putting People First: Nurturing Our Greatest Asset Section 4.2.1. Goal 1 Our society will be grounded in the principles Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries of social justice Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Section 4.2.2. Goal 2: Social Services Delivery will be improved to Goal 1: End Poverty in all forms everywhere better serve the needs of vulnerable groups Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Section 4.2.3. Goal 3: Citizens will have access to adequate and Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and affordable housing sustainable Section 4.2.4. Goal 4: The healthcare system will be sustainable and Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages modern and deliver higher standards of healthcare Goal 5: Citizens will be empowered to lead healthy lifestyles Section 4.2.4. Goal 6: The family will be protected and supported Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries Section 4.2.5. Goal 7: Trinidad and Tobago will have a modern, Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote relevant and accessible education and training system lifelong learning opportunities for all
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4.3. Theme II: Sustainable Development Goals Delivering Good Governance and Service Excellence Section 4.3.1. Goal 1: Our governance approach will be based on Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries principles of participation and inclusion Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the Global partnership for Sustainable Development Section 4.3.2. Goal 2: The public service will have modern, effective Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and and efficient public management systems sustainable Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the Global partnership for Sustainable Development
Section 4.3.3. Goal 3: Public service delivery will be customer- Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and focussed sustainable
4.2. Theme I: Putting areas of focus include decent work, changes in values, People First: Nurturing attitudes and behaviours and adjustments to legal frameworks to facilitate grater inclusiveness. Some of Our Greatest Asset the initiatives which were undertaken in fiscal 2019 which improved social justice are as follows: The first development theme of the National Development A. Labour Legislative Reform Strategy signifies the long-term perspective envisioned The GoRTT through the Ministry of Labour and Small for our nation to the year 2030. Sustainable social and Enterprise Development (MLSED) continued to engage human development is regarded as significant. It begins in a comprehensive review of existing labour legislation with aspiring towards the goal of creating a society in in fiscal 2019. The labour legislative framework is which all the basic needs of each individual are met, recognised as the lynchpin of an effective industrial each person is valued and our children are treated with relations system and provides the foundational basis respect and dignity. Fundamental to social sustainability for the implementation of effective policies and is the empowerment of all citizens to participate, produce programmes emanating from the MLSED. Accordingly, and prosper within a nurtured environment. Some twenty- two (22) pieces of labour legislation were major achievements which contributed to social sector identified as requiring review. The following Acts were advancement in fiscal 2019 are outlined in the following reviewed through stakeholder consultations in fiscal sections and are linked to the short term development 2019: goals of Trinidad and Tobago’s Vision 2030. • Friendly Societies Act, Chap. 32:50
4.2.1. Goal 1: Our Society will be • Foreign Labour Contracts Act (No. 4 of 1990) Chap 88:1 grounded in the principles of Social Justice • Employment Exchange Act The principles of social justice relate to the equitable • Recruitment of Workers Act distribution of the country’s resources, equal • Co-operative Societies Act, Chap. 81:03 opportunities, for all citizens in all spheres of activity and • Occupational Safety and Health Act, Chap. 88:08 especially in terms to employment diversity and upward mobility based on merit and transparent systems. Some • Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies Act, Chap. 39:51 • Recruiting of Workers Act, Chap. 88:10
49 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION B. Sexual Harassment Policy updated online portal and operating procedures for the The Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development National Unemployment Register. (MLSED) began the consultative process with national D. Decent Work stakeholder consultations on the Draft National In commemoration of 100 years of the International Workplace Policy on Sexual Harassment in Trinidad Labour Organization (ILO) in 2019, the “Future of Work on June 1, 2018, and in Tobago on June 22, 2018. The Initiative” was brought to the implementation stage as National Workplace Policy on Sexual Harassment 2019 part of the celebration. The Cipriani College of Labour was approved by Cabinet on March 07, 2018 and laid and Cooperative Studies (CCLCS), through the Elma in Parliament on International Women’s Day March 08, Francois Institute for Research and Debate partnered 2019. The objectives of this policy are “to define and with the MLSED to host national events around the prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, identify and four conversations and around the report by the Global address relevant issues, and provide guidance on actions Commission on the topic of the Future of Work in July that may be taken by main stakeholders, namely; victims, and August of 2019. Consequently, in light of Trinidad observers, employers, workers and the government.” and Tobago’s membership, the MLSED has reported It envisions “a work place free of all forms of sexual strengthened collaborative relationships with the ILO harassment” and embraces the mission “to create a work Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean located place where issues of sexual harassment are prohibited, in Port of Spain. prevented, addressed and remedied expeditiously and with equity, accountability and integrity.” The core values E. Labour Migration as stated in this policy are accountability, equity, respect, In fiscal 2018/2019, the development of the Labour professionalism, confidentiality and diversity (National Migration Policy of Trinidad and Tobago continued Workplace Policy on Sexual Harassment, 2019). 35 At under the MLSED to ensure the better management of the end of July 2019, the implementation plan for the labour migration as a sustainable development strategy. Policy was approved, which includes a public awareness The Labour Migration Policy intends to facilitate a campaign to commence in fiscal 2020. coherent and co-ordinated response to the inflows and C. Ten-Point Plan on Unemployment outflows of workers from the Trinidad and Tobago labour market. Harmonisation and sharing of data, as well as In response to the social and economic impact of the the cooperation of all stakeholders for the collection, slowing down of the economy, the MLSED developed a collation and analysis of data and other relevant issues of holistic Plan to assist unemployed persons. The Ten-Point migration for employment are objectives of this policy. 36 Plan on Unemployment titled “Empowering Unemployed A Committee was established in July 2018 to assist in the Persons – Re-integration into Decent Work: Turning Adversity development of the Policy and the first consultation with into Opportunity” was approved for implementation by key stakeholders was held in September 2019. Cabinet in April 2016. The objective is to provide access to immediate, short- and medium-term assistance F. Sensitisation and Awareness Campaigns for unemployed persons and, where necessary, their The MLSED recognises that there is a gap in the families, to mitigate against the negative financial, social, knowledge of employers and employees on their physical and psychological effects of retrenchment and rights and responsibilities in the workplace. As a result, empower them towards re-integration into sustainable the Ministry has been seeking to close this gap by decent work in the shortest possible time, either engaging in sustained and targetted public education through job placements or support in establishing their and awareness campaigns. In fiscal 2019, the MLSED own businesses or Co-operatives. In fiscal 2019, the undertook the following: MLSED focussed on implementing several initiatives • Commemorated International Day of Credit Unions in accordance with the Plan including working on an on October 18, 2018;
35 MLSED. National Workplace Policy on Sexual Harassment, 2019. 36 MLSED. Social Sector Initiative Stats Report, 2019.
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION • Commenced a “Maternity Matters” Campaign, is necessary to inform policy decisions, support market- which provides an opportunity for information on driven training, conduct evaluations and further research maternity protection in the workplace to be shared of TVET indicators, programmes and projects. In June with pregnant employees; 2019, data collection commenced for the MTI-NTA • Hosted a march against child labour in Quantitative and Qualitative Labour Market Report on commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour selected Manufacturing Sub-Sectors. on June 12, 2019 to send a public message to “Spot, H. National Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS Stop and Report Child Labour”; The MLSED also continued its work in strengthening • Hosted “Plain Talk….Work Matters,” an eleven (11) the policy framework for the promotion of rights and week radio segment programme comprising 15-30 responsibilities in the workplace in accordance with the minute interviews to highlight the services of the approved National Workplace Policy on HIV and AIDS. Labour Inspectorate Unit, the OJTP, the National The Ministry’s HIV Workplace Advocacy Unit, which has Employment Service, the Co-operative Development responsibility for implementing the Policy continues Division, the Conciliation Unit and the HIV Workplace to advocate for the adoption of the National Policy, as Advocacy Unit; well as provide guidance and technical assistance to • Conducted Labour Month Mall Tours in July 2019 entities to develop their own Policy. Accordingly, a Public where four (4) service Divisions of the Ministry shared Awareness Campaign for the Policy was launched on their services with the public at Trincity Mall and Gulf July 23, 2019. This is aimed at sensitising employers and City Mall; and employees about the Policy and includes a social media series, installation of billboards at Caroni, Carib Brewery, • Implemented a Chronicles of Labourville Ad UWI, St. Augustine, Wrightson Road and Point Fortin, Campaign where the Ministry aired its six (6) radio and the publication of a series of media advertisements. and five (5) television advertisements for two weeks The Ministry is also initiating a survey to gather baseline in July, 2019. These spots are intended to keep data on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices employees, employers and the rest of the populace relating to HIV in the workplace. informed of the principles of good industrial relations practices as it relates to workers and employers I. The Joint Select Committee on Human Rights, rights and responsibilities in the workplace. These Equality and Diversity - Inquiries concerning episodes focussed on the areas of the role of the Social Issues Conciliation Unit, the Probationary period (radio The Joint Select Committee on Human Rights, Equality only), progressive discipline, retrenchment, sexual and Diversity considers, from time to time, and reports harassment and natural justice. whenever necessary, on all matters related to The Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development (a) the compatibility of Acts of Parliament with human has also continued its focus on the development of rights, and any matters relating to human rights in Co-operatives and small businesses as a means of Trinidad and Tobago (but excluding consideration of generating sustainable employment throughout the individual cases); country, especially among vulnerable communities. (b) Government compliance with national and G. Labour Market Research international human rights instruments to which In fiscal 2018/2019, the Ministry of Education (MOE) Trinidad and Tobago is a party; and placed priority on the provision of valid and reliable (c) the promotion of measures designed to enhance the Labour Market Information. The objective of this equalisation of opportunities and improvement in project was to identify and forecast the occupational the quality of life and status of all peoples including and labour market needs in selected economic sectors marginalised groups on the basis of gender, age by utilising accurate and relevant Labour Market (elderly, youth, children) disability and the creation Information. The information provided by this initiative of an inclusive and more equitable society through
51 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION greater social justice and sustainable human is intended to equip the vulnerable with the resources development within Trinidad and Tobago. The and tools needed to cope with their challenges while following inquiries were held for fiscal 2019: enhancing their opportunity for recovery in the short • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. and medium to long term. • Sexual Harassment in Educational institutions The Plan, while adopting a whole of government approach, is championed and coordinated through • The existing provisions for the education of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services special needs children in public schools and (MSDFS). In fiscal 2019, working closely with its partners, the adequacy of such provisions to enhance the MSDFS accomplished the following: their quality of life and equitable access to opportunities • Established the Inter-Sectoral Advisory and Policy and Programmatic Oversight Committees in June 2019. The committee concluded its inquiry into the sexual Both Committees are charged with the responsibility exploitation of children in Trinidad and Tobago with for implementing various aspects of the NSMP. The specific focus on child pornography and child prostitution Committees comprise technical officers from various and followed up with the relevant stakeholders on the Ministries, civil society organisations and academia. status of the implementation of its recommendations The mandate of the Policy and Programmatic into the treatment of child offenders. Oversight Committee includes developing relevant mechanisms to monitor and evaluate complaints 4.2.2. Goal 2: Social Services and appeals from members of the public, as well as Delivery will be improved to upscale or trouble shoot factors, which can either better serve the needs of enhance or impede the execution of the NSMP’s vulnerable groups deliverables. The responsibilities of the Inter-Sectoral Advisory Committee include the development of The efficient and effective delivery of social services is preventative, restorative and resilience-building a quintessential element to a robust social protection interventions and strategies towards sustainable system that sufficiently addresses the multidimensional development. needs of the vulnerable. Underpinned by the specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): No • Commenced work on the design, structure and Poverty (SDG1), Zero Hunger (SDG2) and Reduced operations of the Social Support and Empowerment Inequalities (SDG10), the Government of the Republic (SSE) Unit in collaboration with the Ministry of Public of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT), through the remit of Administration (MPA). The planned SSE Unit seeks various Ministries, continued to implement measures to improve the coordination and integration of the through joint efforts to achieve these common goals, delivery of Government services to citizens in need. as well as improve the systematic approaches to the • Commenced the legislative and policy review of delivery of social services in fiscal 2018/2019 as outlined Acts which govern the work of the MSDFS; below. • Conducted a series of Public Information, A. National Social Mitigation Plan (NSMP) Education and Sensitisation (PIES) sessions at In fiscal 2019, the Ministry of Social Development and Cedros, Plaisance Park, Point Fortin, Palo Seco, South Family Service (MSDFS) continued the implementation Oropouche, Vistabella and Vessigny during May of the Cabinet-approved National Social Mitigation Plan to July 2019. The objective of these community (NSMP). This Plan was a strategic response to alleviate stakeholder sessions was for the Ministry and related the potential socio-economic impacts of the economic agencies to gather information to understand the downturn on the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, needs of the citizens living in these communities and particularly the most vulnerable. In keeping with its the socio-economic effects related to the closure theme, “Building Resilience to Secure Our Nation,” the Plan of the Petrotrin refinery. The data/information was necessary to inform the evidence-based design
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION of community outreaches within the region and It is envisioned that the project would be implemented guide the delivery of social services to these newly in three phases, with the first phase being the Social vulnerable groups. Enterprise Case Management Solution. • Initiated a series of Community Outreaches entitled C. Review of the Standard Means Test Social Outreach and Impact Caravan in August The MSDFS implemented the Standard Means Test (SMT) 2019. The initiative is designed to bring government in April 2018 to improve the targetting effectiveness services at accessible and convenient locations and standardise the eligibility process of selected social to citizens in need. It also provides an opportunity safety net programmes. These programmes include the for dialogue and engagement on pathways to Food Support Grant, Public Assistance Grant, National resilience. Several social partners and stakeholders Social Development Programme (NSDP), Sowing are involved in the outreaches, including the key Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Development Ministries such as Education, Labour and Small (SEED), and specific grants under the General Assistance Enterprise Development, Health, Community Grants portfolio. Development, Culture and the Arts, and Public Utilities as they provide services on training, job Based on continuous monitoring of the initiative it opportunities, health and wellness, mediation and was observed that the SMT was impacting household utilities assistance respectively. The first phase of the eligibility and resulting in exclusion errors. In June 2019, initiative targets the southern region, particularly the MSDFS, in its commitment to strengthening the areas impacted by the closure of Petrotrin. These SMT, collaborated with the Economic Commission for Caravans were undertaken in Palo Seco, Fyzabad, Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), to conduct San Fernando, Point Fortin and Cedros throughout an independent review of the SMT. The review was September 2019. motivated by the objectives of ensuring transparency, increased responsiveness, more robust identification of • Launched the Ministry’s Community Outreach poor and vulnerable households and improved systems Mobile Unit in July 2019 to assist in taking the and procedures for the administration and delivery of services of the Ministry to rural communities, services. A report entitled: Review of the Standard Means especially those impacted by the consequences of Test for Selected Safety Net Initiatives within the Ministry of the downturn. Social Development and Family Services - Report of a Rapid B. Establishment of an Integrated Social Enterprise Assessment of Implementation of the Standard Means Test Management System (ISEMS) was submitted to the Ministry in July 2019. Following In fiscal 2019, the MSDFS continued to work towards the review of the Report and its recommendations, establishment of the Integrated Social Enterprise and appropriate changes will be made to the SMT. Management System (ISEMS). ISEMS is a comprehensive D. Food Support information system that would be used to administer the Food insecurity emphasises access, availability and Ministry’s various programmes, grants and services. This financial ability to secure sustainable levels of safe and system would be superior as it is automated and allows nutritious food for active healthy life at the level of the for increased efficiency and effectiveness in service household. While, hunger, poverty and food insecurity delivery. This project facilitates an integrated approach in are closely related, persons living above the poverty the delivery of social services and includes the following: line can also face food insecurity37. Recognising the • An Enterprise Resource Product (ERP) multidimensional and complex nature of food insecurity, • A Document Management System several initiatives are designed to address varying aspects of the phenomenon. • Implementation Services • A Data Centre 37 Understand Food Insecurity. https://hungerandhealth. feedingamerica.org/understand-food-insecurity/
53 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION Under the MSDFS, implementation of the food component of the NSDSL also encourages better meal support programme was continued. The food support consumption, in students, parents and school personnel. programme is designed to provide short-term food In fiscal 2019, the SNP was evaluated by a MOE National assistance to vulnerable households. It provides a Schools Dietary Services Evaluation Committee, which measure of protection and food security by ensuring was established in February 2018. The evaluation persons have access to basic food items on a monthly focussed on whether the programme was implemented basis. as intended and if the resources provided are being In fiscal 2019, the MSDFS conducted a recertification utilised in the most cost effective manner. The review of beneficiaries of the Food Support Programme. The indicated that there are well documented systems and exercise facilitated the update of the socio-economic procedures for the provision of quality meals to students, dataset of all food support beneficiaries who were inclusive of measures to increase local agricultural assessed prior to the implementation of the new content. standard means test effective March, 2018. A total of The Committee outlined several recommendations 24, 670 beneficiaries were identified for recertification. to strengthen the efficiency of the programme and Recertification ensures that the programme is well- improve service delivery, such as: the implementation targetted and providing support to those households of a standard application and selection process for living below the poverty line. programme participation, as well as a robust monitoring In fiscal 2019, the quantum of monetary support under system. The standard application form and a revised the programme was also increased by $100 in the value selection process were implemented in all schools in of the existing food cards as follows: February 2018. • Households with 1-3 persons – from $410 per month Under the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries to $510 per month (MALF), the concept of home gardening was • Households with 4-5 persons – from $550 per month reintroduced to communities throughout Trinidad. One to $650 per month of the initiatives developed to promote this effort is the Grow Box Project. This project encourages families to • Households with 6 or more persons – from $700 per produce safe, healthy, fresh food in the convenience month to $800 per month. of their backyard at home. The Ministry also provides During fiscal 2019, the Ministry also engaged in a information and training for persons interested in home revision of the Policy for Administration of Food Support. gardening. This amendment was necessary given changes in The enhancement of food security in Tobago remained a the targetting mechanism, as well as in the division priority for development through the agricultural sector. responsible for implementation. The Division of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries The School Nutrition Programme (SNP) under the continued to bolster agricultural production through its auspices of the Ministry of Education (MOE) provides many initiatives in fiscal 2018/2019. One such initiative thousands of breakfasts and lunches to deserving was the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory of which students in over 800 schools in Trinidad and Tobago. approximately 35,000 in vitro plants were produced The programme which is managed and implemented and made available to farmers in an effort to increase through the National Schools’ Dietary Services Limited production while assisting farmers. The Home Garden (NSDSL) provides meals that cater to the nutritional Initiative project also sought to encourage the general needs and dietary requirements of the students to population in Tobago to get involved in agriculture. facilitate their learning within the school environment. E . Implementation of a New Debit Card System Additionally, through the Agricultural Thrust Initiative of the NSDSL, the SNP utilises approximately 2million Under the Food Support Programme, the MSDFS also lbs/units of local produce in the recipes developed and initiated a new and improved debit card, in keeping with catered for the programme. The Nutrition Education its efforts to enhance client experience and programme
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION efficiency. This new Debit Card was designed with • The potential benefits of non-traditional medications improved features and distribution to eligible recipients in the treatment of non-communicable diseases in was expected to commence in October 2019. Over Trinidad and Tobago. 24,000 households are expected to benefit from • An inquiry into the prevalence of teenage pregnancy food support via the new debit card system. Current and the State’s capacity to prevent teenage beneficiaries would have been successfully recertified pregnancy and provide services and assistance to and transitioned onto the new payment system. The teenage parents. new card allows greater management, monitoring of usage; as well as transparency and accountability. It • Examination of the current level of childhood offers a seamless and simple payment procedure, which obesity and the State’s interventions to promote a provides customers with convenience and utilises latest healthy lifestyle among children. technology. • Operations of Geriatric Care Facilities / Old Age F. Social Welfare – Diagnostic Assessment and Homes. Service Improvement Project Following meetings with key stakeholders relevant to The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services the particular issue, the Committee prepares a Report (MSDFS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public with recommendations for the improvement of the Administration (MPA) is conducting a Diagnostic administration and delivery of the various services. Assessment and Service Improvement project with the Social Welfare Division (SWD). The project forms part of the 4.2.3. Goal 3: Citizens will institutional strengthening of the Ministry. The objective have access to adequate and is to identify and resolve the major issues negatively affordable housing affecting the operations of the SWD. It involves a number of activities inclusive of assessing and reporting on the An expected outcome of this goal is improved access operations of the SWD, developing and implementing to affordable housing and improved quality of housing a Service Improvement Plan and associated Action Plan stock. As stated in Vision 2030, the strategies include and administering client satisfaction surveys. closing the gap between the demand and supply of housing and ensuring access to decent housing in order In July 2019, as an innovative approach to the to achieve this goal. Some major accomplishments in implementation of the project, the MSDFS launched its this regard for fiscal 2018/2019 are outlined below. Project Champions Initiative, which involves the creation of a high performance team of persons within the SWD A. Provision of Adequate Housing charged with the responsibility of driving the project. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD) G. The Joint Select Committee on Social Services together with its implementing agencies; the Housing and Public Administration – Inquiries relating to Development Corporation (HDC), the Land Settlement Social Issues Agency (LSA), the East Port of Spain Development Company Limited (EPOS), Sugar Industry Labour Welfare The Joint Select Committee on Social Services and Public Committee (SILWC), New City Mall (NCM), East Side Plaza Administration considers matters that arise regarding the (ESP), and the Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Finance following Ministries: Education, Health, Gender, Tourism, Company Limited (TTMF) work attentively, to formulate, Public Administration, Labour, Culture, Community communicate and administrate Government’s policy Development and other Social Services. For fiscal 2019, in relation to housing and urban development. In the following inquiries were initiated: fiscal 2018/2019, the Ministry continued to implement • An examination of the challenges of prisoner re- policies and programmes related to housing and urban entry into society and prisoner reintegration services development by providing: in Trinidad and Tobago. 1. Adequate and affordable homes for lower and middle income citizens;
55 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION 2. Subsidies and preferential mortgage loans to development of a historic/preservation theme for the facilitate the purchase of new homes; Village; provision of skills training and the identification 3. Grants to assist deserving persons to undertake basic of cultural, social services and facilities such as day-care, repairs and improvement to their homes and assist and homework centres. those who experienced unavoidable emergencies For the first phase of this programme, based on social as a result of disasters; surveys conducted by the Land and Settlement Agency 4. Security of land tenure for the disadvantaged citizens (LSA), the Ministry selected the Merikins community at through a programme of Squatter Regularisation; Samuel Cooper Road, Moruga. Under the programme, at and least 54 families benefitted through the construction of 30 new 2 bedroom homes and home repairs carried out 5. Facilities to enable the development of small on 10 additional existing homes by the state with sweat business enterprises and entrepreneurial activity. equity provided by the residents. Remedial works were B. The Home Improvement Grant also done on the drainage system in the village. In fiscal year 2018/2019, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Additionally, the second phase of the project began in Development (MHUD) continued implementation of the various communities throughout the country, including Home Improvement Grant for low income families whose Sangre Grande, St. Joseph and Marabella with others to homes are dilapidated and in urgent need of repairs. The be identified based on social surveys conducted by the Grant facilitates the maintenance of the current housing LSA. It is expected that approximately 100 families will stock by increasing the number of homes that undergo benefit from this second phase. repairs and reduce the annual national demand for new Overall benefits of the HVIP include, inter alia, increase in homes. Approximately 3000 applications for Grants are supply of houses, increased home ownership and self- received each year. Special attention was devoted to reliance, deterrence to squatting, improved standard of serving the most vulnerable households including the living and quality of life, as well as reduced dependence elderly and persons with disabilities. As at August 2019, on the Government to provide housing. 900 applicants were selected for the grant and 446 grants have been disbursed to beneficiaries. D. The Government Aided Self-Help Programme C. The Housing and Village Improvement The Government Aided Self-Help Programme (GASHP) is Programme another housing initiative of the Ministry with the intent of empowering persons to manage the construction of The Housing and Village Improvement Programme their own homes, with financial and technical support (HVIP), established in fiscal year 2017/2018, is designed to from the state. This approach is directed to persons or improve housing and living conditions. This programme families with land and without land, whose combined is an affordable and high quality housing initiative, gross monthly income does not exceed Twenty-five whereby targetted villages with neglected infrastructure Thousand dollars ($25,000). and poor quality housing are provided with housing subsidies and upgraded infrastructure. Under this programme, the State creates the enabling environment in which beneficiaries manage the The HVIP uses self-help approaches to address housing construction of their own homes. Citizens without land and infrastructure improvement. The components of will benefit from fully developed lots at subsidised prices the programme are at the individual household level (30% of the market value) supported by subsidised and the village improvement level. The individual mortgage loans as well as pre-approved house plans, household level focuses on home construction and or technical assistance and oversight for the construction of improvements, utilising the Aided Self-Help Approach. affordable, high quality homes. Citizens who own land or Whereas, the village improvement level focuses on have access to land will benefit from affordable financing, early and emergency works for the development and house plans and technical support to construct their upgrade of basic infrastructure, utilities and services; homes.
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION Benefits of the programme include decent, affordable area of house allocations, a total of 928 individual and housing, improved individual and family well-being, families had the opportunity to chart a new course as access to quality homes, as well as reduce financial home owners. burden for the state to construct fully completed The Tobago House Assembly (THA) recognises its homes, and potential to boost short-term construction critical role in providing adequate, safe and affordable employment opportunities. housing, and continued to work towards improving For fiscal 2018/2019, under this programme, there and expanding the housing stock of Tobago. For fiscal were 5,000 applicants for the housing lots. 700 were 2019, the many programmes geared towards home selected and approximately 500 were approved, based ownership, as well as the improvement of the housing on their financial qualification. Two hundred and ten stock on the island contributed to the enhanced quality (210) persons who would have started the process of of life of many Tobagonians. allocation under the Land for the Landless Programme In the last fiscal year, approximately three hundred and were approved to move on in the GASHP. eighty-four (384) grants totalling $2.9 million dollars E. Housing Construction Programme were distributed under the Home Improvement In fiscal 2019, the Housing Development Corporation Grant Programme, while, approximately seventy (70) (HDC) continued implementation of a number of Tobagonians received financial assistance totalling initiatives designed to provide affordable shelter and approximately $1 million dollars under the Home associated community facilities to low and middle Completion Programme. Additionally, under the Home income persons. In keeping with its mandate, these Improvement Subsidy Programme, approximately initiatives include: forty-eight (48) Tobagonians received assistance to the tune of $0.4 million dollars and a further one hundred A. Housing Construction: Affordable Housing and forty- three (143) Tobagonians received assistance Programme under the Beneficiary Owned Land Programme, B. Housing Construction: Public Private Partnership totalling $3.2 million dollars. (PPP) C. Housing Construction: Pre Development 4.2.4. Goal 4: The healthcare D. Housing Allocation system will be sustainable E. Refurbishment/ Remedial Work and modern and deliver higher standards of healthcare F. Beautification and Community Enhancement Programme Essential to sustainable development is good health and well-being of people. This goal acknowledges and G. Repairs to Affected Units – Greenvale Park, Oropune seeks to address health and well-being issues inclusive Gardens and Mora Heights of changing climate and environmental threats, H. Flood Mitigation and Infrastructure Upgrade urbanisation, growing populations, and treatment and In the area of construction, during fiscal year 2018/2019, prevention of diseases—inclusive of HIV and AIDS. This the Housing Development Corporation continued goal remains of high priority for the GoRTT, demonstrated to work on a number of previously-stalled housing by the many initiatives carried out in fiscal 2018/2019. projects across the country in areas such as Guapo, Some of these major achievements are outlined below: Toco, Princes Town, Carlsen Field, Point Fortin, Freeport A. Health Care and Malabar, among others. For the period, a total of The Government of Trinidad and Tobago recognises 785 units were completed and 1797 are in advance that the quality of public health care services and the stages of construction. Other new projects under the management of health institutions continue to be Accelerated Housing Programme were also continued main concerns of the citizens of this country. More including projects in Moruga, Arouca and Arima. In the importantly, the focus is on developing a patient-centred
57 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION model, supported by a modern infrastructure, scientific health institutions from nine (9) in 2015 to four (4) in 2018 evidence-driven strategies complemented with an and one (1) 2019. This represents a fall in the Maternal efficient, well managed health care system that is capable Mortality Ratio from 50-60 per 100, 000 live births in 2015 of delivering health care services in accordance with to under 30 per 100,000 live births in 2019. In the case global standards. Critical to this effort, is collaboration of neonatal mortality, Trinidad and Tobago has already amongst all stakeholders within the health system to achieved both the global and regional targets set at ensure the delivery of first class health care. The priority less than 9 per 1,000 live births. Ongoing measures are areas identified and focussed on for 2018/2019 included: undertaken to ensure the continued decline to single 1. Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases; digits in keeping with the target outlined under the Sustainable Development Goals. 2. Maternal and Child Health; Dialysis and Organ Transplant Programmes 3. Care of the Elderly; The Ministry continued to expand its dialysis treatment 4. Outreach Visits to vulnerable populations such as and organ transplant programmes for patients that are prisons and bed bound patients; at severe and advanced stages of chronic disease and 5. Allied Health Care & Support Services such organ failure. The Ministry is also reviewing and seeking as Physiotherapists; Occupational, Therapists; to rationalise the avenues through which patients can Psychologists, Social Workers, Dieticians and access dialysis treatment in Trinidad and Tobago. Dialysis Counsellors in the prevention and treatment and patients currently utilise the following avenues: Renal care; Dialysis Programme, the public health care institutions 6. Dental Health; and the Medical Aid Programme. 7. Mental Health; and Adult Cardiac Programme 8. Environmental health. The Ministry also continued operation of the Adult Cardiac Programme, which allows for the purchase of In keeping with the aforementioned the following cardiac services from private health care providers for activities were undertaken: citizens; the External Patient Programme, which provide Construction Works immediate direct relief to citizens who have been waiting To ensure access is within the reach of all citizens on listed surgical procedures for a minimum of three (3) through the infrastructural development of primary and months in public healthcare facilities; and the Children’s secondary health institutions, the Ministry embarked on Life Fund, which contributes to the expenditure to send an extensive construction strategy to expand, upgrade children suffering from life threatening disease abroad and modernise health facilities in order to meet the for treatment. health care needs of citizens. Several upgrades, outfitting Mental Health Services and construction works were completed for fiscal Another key area of concern is the strengthening and 2018/2019 throughout the country. enhancement of public awareness programmes on Key construction projects included upgrades to the mental health matters in the reduction of the stigma and Sangre Grande Hospital, Arima Hospital, Port of Spain public perception attached to mental health challenges. General Hospital, St. James Medical Complex and The key mental health services offered to the public San Fernando General Hospital. Construction also include: commenced on the Point Fortin Hospital and the Diego • inpatient psychiatry services; Martin Health Centre. The Sangre Grande Health Centre was also officially opened. • child guidance services; Infant and Maternal Mortality • forensic psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments; During the period 2017 to 2019, there has been a • occupational therapy; significant reduction on the maternal deaths in public • psychology;
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59 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION young persons between the ages of 5-18 to use cultural 4.2.5. Goal 5: Citizens will be arts to address matters related to HIV and AIDS. During empowered to lead healthy fiscal 2019, the NACC and its Secretariat also partnered lifestyles with the UN Agencies, PANCAP and other Regional organisations to improve the enabling environment to In fiscal 2019 the Ministry of Health undertook several reduce risk of HIV and improve client outcomes. initiatives to promote preventative health care as follows: Finally, related to Strategic Information, in the 2018/2019 A. The Ministry continued implementation of the Non- period the NACC drafted the national HIV and AIDS Communicable Diseases’ (NCDs) Strategic Plan (2017- Monitoring and Evaluation Plan in collaboration with 2021) on the prevention and control of NCDs to achieve key stakeholders such as the Caribbean Public Health the overall target of a 20% reduction in preventable Agency (CARPHA), the Ministry of Health (MOH), the mortality for NCDs by 2025. In December 2018, the Central Statistical Office (CSO) and NGOs. The NACC Ministry launched the Trinidad and Tobago Moves has also developed the HIV and AIDS Sustainability initiative for behavioural change including Fruits Fridays Plan, which provides strategic guidance to the agencies and Water Wednesdays. involved in the response. B. Engaging and educating the public on healthy lifestyles Tobago’s Division of Health, Wellness and Family and the availability of programmes which promote health Development continued to develop a number of and wellness continued to be of priority in fiscal 2019 strategies to ensure the delivery of quality health care. by the MOH. The MOH collaborated with the Ministries Some of the initiatives implemented in the fiscal year of Education, Sport and Youth Affairs, Agriculture, Land 2018/2019 are as follows: and Fisheries, Community Development Culture and the Arts, Social Development and Family Services and Public • The commissioning of a Women’s Health Service Administration to undertake several public awareness (Pink Room) and Breast Health Clinic, which is an campaigns which targetted all communities throughout initiative to treat with women’s health issues; the country. Some of these initiatives included: • The commissioning of the Levels four (4) and five (5) • Camps/Healthy Lifestyle Camps for Children Triage Areas at the Scarborough General Hospital to reduce the waiting times at the Accident and • School Health Caravan-Healthy Me Emergency Department; • The RAP Program and Sound Talk • The introduction of free Arteriovenous (AV) fistula • Caribbean Wellness Day surgeries for thirty-nine (39) renal failure patients, C. Drug abuse prevention is critical to health and wellness. and the requisite staff training, in collaboration with The National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention the Bridge of Life NGO; Programme (NADAPP) is at the forefront of this effort. • The establishment of the Regional Office and NADAPP, as part of its public education and information Assessment Centre of the Children’s Authority in mandate, has engaged the public and partnered with Tobago in collaboration with the Office of the Prime tertiary educational institutions for public education and Minister; has hosted focus group sessions for insights on the issues • The re-establishment of the Tobago Coordinating of drug abuse. In this context, NADAPP collaborated Committee for Persons with Disabilities in with UTT, UWI, COSTAAT and SBCS to educate and collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister; sensitise the national community inclusive of vulnerable and groups on the dangers of the use, misuse and abuse of licit and illicit substances. NADAPP has also facilitated • The hosting of public education sessions on conflict continuous access to treatment and rehabilitation for resolution, gender based issues, domestic violence, drug-dependent individuals. The provision of services drug prevention and disaster preparedness. continued through the Programme in fiscal 2019.
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION D. The HIV/AIDS Coordinating Unit of the Ministry of Along with the initiatives undertaken by the Office of Social Development and Family Services (MSDFS) focuses the Prime Minister, Gender and Child Affairs Divisions, on the psychosocial related issues of HIV in keeping with the Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and the the Ministry’s overall mandate “Helping, Empowering, Court services for family and children under the Judiciary, and Transforming Lives”. The Unit is therefore tasked significant progress was made for family development with designing and executing appropriate HIV/AIDS within Trinidad and Tobago for fiscal 2019. programmes for the Ministry’s staff, clients and the public A. Family Empowerment, Protection and Support in general. Programmes focussing on HIV/AIDS entail behaviour modification which is necessary to ensure In fiscal 2019, the MSDFS’ National Family Services Division that the risk of contracting HIV in vulnerable groups in (NFSD) continued to provide critical family services to our society (the poor, the indigent, the marginalised, persons seeking counselling and psycho-social support. the disabled, the elderly and street dwellers) reduces Services such as counselling, referrals, advocacy, co- significantly. parenting and advisory services were delivered in addition to its radio programmes, parenting workshops The Unit’s programmes are also aimed at reducing and and partnership efforts to ensure the improvement of eradicating HIV-related stigma and discrimination. The family life in Trinidad and Tobago. programmes that the HIV Unit implement place heavy emphasis on facilitating the empowerment of persons To facilitate an enabling environment for family living with HIV (PLHIV) which increases resilience and development, empowerment and support, the Ministry reduces exclusion by means of reducing stigma and of Social Development and Family Services has also discrimination. Additionally, the HIV Unit partners with advanced its efforts towards the finalisation of the the various key stakeholders (such as the National AIDS National Family Policy for Trinidad and Tobago. Coordinating Committee (NACC) and other Ministries) Emerging out of the 2-Day National Family Symposium to reduce the incidence of HIV infections in Trinidad and hosted in June 2018, the MSDFS utilised the contributions Tobago and mitigate the negative impact of HIV and and recommendations from stakeholders in the finalised AIDS on persons infected and affected by the disease in Symposium Report as input for the revision of the policy. Trinidad and Tobago. Concomitantly, the Ministry is also finalising through extensive stakeholder consultations and focus groups, the National Parenting Policy, which was laid in 4.2.6. Goal 6: The family will be Parliament, as a Green Paper. In fiscal 2019, the MSDFS protected and supported in collaboration with social sector partners commenced The GoRTT envisions Trinidad and Tobago as a place the conduct of the focus group discussions with parents where the family would be the bedrock of society where and children to gain targetted insights and qualitative citizens would feel confident to raise their families in feedback on issues and concerns relevant to parenting a safe, secure, nurturing and peaceful environment. in Trinidad and Tobago. This data would be used to The family remains the primary socialisation unit and it strengthen the policy for its transition into a White Paper. must be protected and supported to enable sustainable B. Financial Assistance to the Poor and Vulnerable human development. The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services, through its Social Welfare Division provides a suite of through its recently approved Strategic Plan 2018–2023, financial support and grants to vulnerable persons in has set as one of its strategic goals – To Protect, Empower need of assistance. One of the main grants administered and Transform Families. The objectives include: increasing is the Public Assistance Grant (PAG) which caters to the level of support provided to families and increasing the needs of households living below the poverty line. the inclusion of vulnerable groups to restore family Effective January 01, 2019, a total of 19, 304 recipients cohesion and functionality. of the PAG benefitted from a $150.00 increase in the monthly value of the grant as follows:
61 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION • Individuals – From $1,150 to $1,300.00 TTD to strengthen and support civil society, the women’s • Two (2) persons – From $1,400 to $1,550.00 TTD movement and other organisations, which play a vital role in advancing shared strategic objectives to promote • Three (3) persons – From $1,600 to $1,750 TTD gender equality, advocate against violence and develop • For four (4) persons and more – From $1,750 to innovative interventions on prevention and response. $1,900 TTD D. Central Registry on Gender-based/ Domestic C. United Nations Spotlight Initiative Violence In fiscal 2019, the GoRTT participated in the Spotlight Significant advancement was made in fiscal 2019 Initiative, which is in line with United Nations with the Central Registry on Gender-based Domestic Development System (UNDS) reforms for more effective Violence (CRDV). The CRDV is a central repository of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable data on domestic violence which has been collecting Development. As initiated by the European Union (EU) data from various governmental agencies and key civil and the United Nations (UN) the Spotlight Initiative is a society organisations. The Central Registry will allow the new, global, multi-year initiative focussed on eliminating GoRTT to present a more reliable and comprehensive all forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). view on the incidence of domestic violence/gender- The Initiative will respond to all forms of VAWG, with a based violence in Trinidad and Tobago. As of 2019, there particular focus on domestic and family violence, sexual are thirteen (13) agencies feeding data into the system and gender-based violence and harmful practices, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline femicide, trafficking in human beings and sexual and (800-SAVE), the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, economic/labour exploitation. In line with the 2030 eight domestic violence shelters and two counselling Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Initiative will agencies. During March, 2019 End User Training was fully integrate the principle of ‘leaving no one behind’.38 conducted for Hotline staff and for the staff at Domestic It also brings focussed attention to this issue, moving it Violence Shelters. In addition, the 2018 Central Registry into the spotlight and placing it at the centre of efforts Data Report was prepared and submitted for approval to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. and publication online. In June, 2019 the 1st Spotlight Initiative Country E. Mediation Services Programme multi-stakeholder meeting was held in Port In June 2019, the Ministry of Community Development, of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, which presented the Culture and the Arts (MCDCA) launched the new global Spotlight Initiative of the European Union (EU) Mediation Mobile Unit, which allows thousands of and the United Nations (UN) and the draft roadmap persons in rural Trinidad increased access free mediation and timelines for the Spotlight Country Programme for services. The Community Mediation Services Division Trinidad and Tobago. Possible priority areas for the design provides services to individuals, families and communities of the programme and next steps were determined with through social work, counselling, mediation, referrals, Government and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at parenting support and other therapeutic services. this meeting. Over the past thirteen (13) years, the Division served Gender equality, peace, justice and family stability are communities through its eight mediation centres across some of the major developmental goals that would Trinidad. However, for many citizens in rural communities be targetted. Proposed areas and intervention pillars the services were somewhat inaccessible due to of this programme include effective implementation logistical and economic challenges. The new buses allow of comprehensive laws addressing VAWG and for the expansion of Mediation’s programmes, as well gender-based inequality and discrimination; effective as outreach and increased access to rural communities prevention strategies at national level; and interventions across the country. The buses are the newest tools in the
38 UN The Spotlight Initiative.
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION division’s kit in its quest to develop a state of harmony, 2019. The transitioning is scheduled to culminate in and peace in our society.39 November 2019 where approximately 868 children will F. Integration Measures for Persons with be transitioned. Disabilities In December 2018, the National Enrichment Centre The GoRTT in keeping with the tenets of the United (NEC) for Persons with Disabilities was re-commissioned Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with and opened as a resource centre. The intended aim of Disabilities (UNCRPD) seeks to design and implement the facility is to provide rehabilitation and therapeutic measures to promote inclusion, accessibility, integration services for persons with disabilities. In July 2019, a and full participation of persons with disabilities. In fiscal Management Committee for the Centre, with a wide 2019, towards this agenda the following initiatives were cross section of agencies working in the disability sector implemented: represented in the composition, was appointed for one year. The Committee will be responsible for undertaking At the policy level, under the remit of the MSDFS, the a number of activities such as: National Policy on Persons with Disabilities was approved by Cabinet as a white paper on May 16, 2019. • To determine policy for the interim operations of the Movement has been made towards establishing the NEC as a Resource Centre; Oversight Interagency Committee for implementation • To consider and grant approvals on requests for use of the Policy and the United Nations Convention on the of the NEC by stakeholders; Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). The Annual • To make recommendations on the provision of Report of the UNCRPD was completed and submitted to adequate, appropriate and affordable therapeutic the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs. services for persons with disabilities at the In fiscal 2019, the MSDFS continued to provide financial community level throughout the country; and assistance to persons with disabilities through the • To assist the Ministry of Social Development and provision of the Disability Assistance Grant to over Family Services with the implementation of the 23,344 persons. Sustained by the impetus to improve Community Therapeutic Services Programme for their quality of life, the Ministry also made adjustments persons with disabilities. to the grant eligibility. In fiscal 2019, the age eligibility for the disability grant was removed so as to allow children G. Community Therapeutic Services (CTS) with disabilities under the age of 18 access to the grant This initiative is a collaborative effort between the effective January 2019. Payments under the Special Child Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Social Development Grant and the Public Assistance Grant ceased for many and Family Services (MSDFS) intended to complement of the existing recipients who were able to access an the services to be provided at the NEC. The decision to increased monthly grant of $1,500 under the Disability pursue Community Therapeutic Services is in keeping Grant (Minors). with Articles 25 and 26 of the United Nations Convention There was also an increase in the Disability Grant for on the Rights of Persons with a Disability (2015) which adults, i.e. persons 18 years and older from $1,800 to state that: $2,000. The Social Welfare Division (SWD) began the “PWDs should be mainstreamed in institutions that already process of transitioning children who are in receipt offer therapy and rehabilitation services, rather than the of Public Assistance (PA) or the Special Child Grant construction of institutions which promote segregated under the General Assistance Grant (GAG) to the new rehabilitation.” Disability Assistance Grant Minors (DAGM) in September The Disability Affairs Unit (DAU) of the Ministry developed a CTS Survey, which was administered to 70 NGOs that provide services to persons with disabilities. 39 Launch of Mediation Mobile Unit. In fiscal 2019, the survey data was analysed and a draft http://www.news.gov.tt/content/launch-mediation-mobile- final report submitted for internal review. Findings from unit#.XYUcQihKiUk
63 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION the survey will be used to inform decisions in providing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) before the close additional rehabilitation and therapeutic services to the of fiscal 2019. community of persons with disabilities. The DAU in support of the project facilitated the conduct H. Assessment of the Disability Sector a Sign Language Training course for customer service The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is conducting representatives of the main telecommunications service disability assessments in Borrowing Member Countries providers for a period of nine (9) weeks commencing July (BMCs) with the objectives to: 30, 2019. The UWI Open Campus provided the facilitators for the training. 1. Develop a methodological toolkit for the conduct of gender-responsive and socially-inclusive J. Support for the Elderly socioeconomic disability assessments in BMCs, In an effort to strengthen the social protection measures using participatory processes; for the elderly, the Ministry of Social Development and 2. Provide capacity-building training for BMCs in the Family Services (MSDFS) with effect from January 2019 use of the methodological toolkit; increased the Senior Citizens Pension, where the cap moved from $5,000 to $6000. The increase allowed a 3. conduct socioeconomic disability assessments in person in receipt of both an NIS pension and a Senior four BMCs: Grenada, Saint Lucia, Jamaica and the Citizens’ pension to receive $3,000 a month from NIS and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; and up to $3,000 a month in Senior Citizens’ pension. The 4. Identify strategic priority areas for programme and implemented increases were as follows: project interventions in support of the sustainable • Those within the income band not exceeding $2,500 development of persons with disabilities. now receive a pension rate of $3,500; A consultant has been selected to conduct the • Those within the income exceeding $2,500 but not assessment, which is intended to assess the overall exceeding $3,500 now receive $2,500; situation of persons with disabilities based on a mixed method approach that includes both qualitative and • Those within the income exceeding $3,500 but not quantitative data and is based on information from a exceeding $4,500 now receive $1,500; and wide range of persons with disabilities, institutional • Those within the income exceeding $4,500 but not government and non-government organisations exceeding $5,500 will now receive $500. and agencies, as well as available documents such Additionally, the GoRTT also approved the introduction as legislation, policies, programme documents and of an interim payment of a minimum pension of $3,500 statistics. Several meetings have been conducted immediately upon the compulsory retirement of public charting the way forward for the conduct of the study servants. This measure will take effect pending the in Trinidad and Tobago, commencing November 2019. A completion of administrative requirements for payment Regional Panel Meeting was hosted on 10 May 2019 and of the full pension. the Inception Report for the consultancy was approved on 12 July 2019. Preparatory work for project mobilisation The MSDFS in its continuing efforts to establish adequate began early in fiscal 2019. regulations for Homes for the Aged collaborated with the Ministry of Health (MOH) through a Working I. Subsidised Assistive Mobile Devices Committee to address all matters pertinent to the The MSDFS through its Disability Affairs Unit (DAU) proclamation of the Homes for Older Persons legislation. is working in tandem with the Telecommunication Initial comments on the approach to revising the Act and Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) to provide the Regulations were prepared and forwarded to the technical support for accessible assistive mobile Office of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs (AGLA) devices for the blind, visually impaired and hard of to facilitate Proclamation of the Act. Stakeholder sessions hearing. On June 23rd, 2019 there was a soft launch were conducted in August 2019 to obtain further of this project and both entities are expected to sign a comments towards the amendment and finalisation of the Regulations and Act. In June, 2019 the Ministry also
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION engaged a Consultant to undertake the Development, Miami Dade Homeless Trust for the establishment of Review and Finalisation of Procedural Manuals for the centre. A Sub-Committee was established with key Homeowners in accordance with the Homes for Older stakeholder agencies (MOH, POS City Corporation and Persons Legislation. the Social Displacement Unit (SDU), MSDFS) to develop The MSDFS continued to bridge the divide between a framework for the removal of street dwellers based on both young and old generations through the Geriatric reports made by the members of the public to the SDU. Adolescent Partnership Programme (GAPP). This is an Other activities to the end of fiscal 2019 included, inter intensive programme designed at empowering young alia, the completion of facelift works at the Centre for persons between the ages of 18-35 to respond to Socially Displaced Persons (CSDP) and action to enable the growing needs of an ageing population. In fiscal interim assessment services at the Centre from October 2018/2019, the Ministry commenced action toward 2019. obtaining approval for the expansion of this programme L. Protection for Children by 200 additional care givers. Gender and Child Affairs Division In further support of health services for the elderly, the The Gender and Child Affairs Division of the Office of the Ministry continued the Community Care Programme Prime Minister (OPM) has the responsibility of leading (CCP) to de-institutionalise Levels 1 to 3 patients who the way for child development in Trinidad and Tobago. are discharged, but resident at the Port-of-Spain and San The following priority projects and programmes were Fernando General Hospitals, St. James Infirmary and the undertaken within fiscal 2019: St. Ann’s Mental Hospital and who, only require social care. The Programme currently supports 87 residents The Draft National Child Policy was approved by Cabinet across eighteen (18) Homes for Older Persons. for wider public consultations. Six public consultations were held in Trinidad and Tobago with both children In fiscal 2019, the Ministry also continued review of and adult stakeholders. The Policy is an overarching the National Policy on Ageing by an internal working child wellbeing policy that includes guidelines and committee. The Committee also has responsibility for frameworks that focus on addressing specific evidence- drafting an Action Plan for the revision of the Policy. based gaps in the child development architecture of K. Interventions for the Socially Displaced the nation. Comments were also received on the Draft An inter-disciplinary Street Dwelling Co-ordinating and National Child Protection Strategy. Monitoring Committee, was appointed through the In addressing the issue of children’s vulnerability in MSDFS in August 2018 to establish and implement a disaster situations, the OPM, in collaboration with the Continuum of Care for persons who are street dwellers United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) implemented the in Trinidad and Tobago. Four core areas of focus for the Emergency Protocol for Natural Disasters – UNICEF Committee are treatment, rehabilitation, employment Return to Happiness (RTH). The RTH programme is and housing. In keeping with this mandate, the a UNICEF-led and -sponsored regional initiative that Committee embarked on a number of key activities provides psychological intervention to children after a which included: natural or human-made disaster. Among the objectives, • The review of The Socially Displaced Persons Act, is the reduction in the number and/or intensity of 2000 (No. 59 of 2000); and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as the increase the participants’ measured sense of • The completion of the Policy Amendment security/hope for the future. document, which was submitted to the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs. Over the past fiscal year, a hybrid 2-day programme was implemented in nine primary schools, which served In the area of housing, a site in Port of Spain for the as shelters following major flooding in October 2018. establishment of an Assessment Centre and transition Approximately 100 children were reached during the housing was identified. The Ministry through the US heavy flooding. Based on the need for more trainers, Embassy also solicited technical assistance from the
65 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION twenty-one (21) additional persons were trained to • Establishing and maintaining places of safety, deliver the programme in the event of another disaster. assessment and support centres, and reception Child abuse continues to be a grave concern that centres requires priority attention. Awareness is recognised as a • Establishing and operating a foster care system; significant preventative strategy. Accordingly, the OPM • Assuming conduct of the adoption process; has a suite of Child Abuse and Child Rights Awareness Initiatives that are designed to sensitise the public on • Establishing standards for community residences, strategies to prevent and reduce child abuse, as well as foster care and nurseries; increase awareness on the United Nations Convention • Monitoring children’s community residences, foster on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). care providers, and nurseries; In fiscal 2019, the OPM observed National Child • Issuing and revoking licences for community Abuse Prevention Month, which acknowledges the residences and nurseries; importance of families and communities working • Supporting the youth justice system together to prevent child abuse. Communities were • Providing assistance to the Counter-Trafficking Unit encouraged to share child abuse prevention strategies in respect of child victims; and and promote prevention across the country. The OPM also conducted Child Abuse Sensitisation Workshops, • Maintaining complete records. distributed Child Abuse Booklets, and initiated the In fiscal 2019, the Authority achieved the following in its Child Protection League. The latter is an innovative, various functional areas as at June 2019: interactive and educational fair on Child Protection Assessment that highlights governmental and non-governmental agencies that provide child related services. The initiative • Occupation and operationalisation of the South empowers children to identify cases of abuse and to have Regional Office and Assessment Centre the knowledge of what should be done in the event that • Launch of Tobago Assessment Centre they or a child they know faces abuse. • Intervened with assessment services in the country’s Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago first case of child returnees from a conflict zone The Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is a • Conducted multidisciplinary assessments of 104 specialised agency with the responsibility for the care and children protection of children, especially those who are at risk or Registry have been victims of abuse or neglect. The Authority, which falls under the remit of the OPM /Child and Call Centre Gender Affairs, advocates for the rights of children, and • Maintained nearly 100% (99.7%) uptime of the 24- encourages and supports them to enjoy their childhood. hour hotline telephone lines to dateTotal number It utilises child-friendly and progressive solutions to of interactions via all mediums for the period (calls, address children’s issues, facilitate rehabilitation, for the walk-ins, emails etc) = 17,506. realisation of children’s full potential . Child and Family Services The organisation is responsible for, inter alia: • Therapy Sessions conducted - 722 • Receiving and investigating reports of mistreatment • School visits- 441 of children; • Home visits- 415 • Removing children from their homes where they are in imminent danger; • Monitoring visits at Community Residences- 667 • Making applications to the Court for the protection • Supervised Access Visits- 365 and placement of children received into the care of • Private therapy paid for by the Authority with the Authority; external service providers- 408
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION • Private assessments and specialized therapy paid for Licensing and Monitoring by the Authority with external services providers- One new Children’s Home was approved for Licensing 114 and has opened its doors to 10 children Adoption • The Unit obtained approval of 6 resident’s license for • 10 Adoption Orders granted Community Residences. • Public sensitisation on the adoption process. • Thirty-six (36) complaints were investigated Communications involving children at community residences • 65 media interviews conducted on the role of Placement in Foster Care the Authority, its services, information on child In terms of foster care services fifteen (15) new protection tips to caregivers of children, Foster Care applications were received, twenty-one (21) children and Adoption were placed in foster care and fifteen (15) were removed. • 107 sensitisations conducted. The sessions were held The Children Court with School principals and teachers, PTAs, students, The Children Court of Trinidad and Tobago, established medical professionals, vacation camps, school Social in early 2018, is a subdivision of the Family and Children Workers and Faith-Based-Organisations. Division of the High Court which deals with court matters Child Justice of family and children. The Children Court deals with all • Deployment of Child Justice Unit (CJU) to operate in children matters including children (under 18) who are Tobago - In May 2019, 1 Team Lead and 2 Children charged with offences, those in need of supervision and Services Associates were added to CJU. These staff child care, as well as protection matters. members will operate at Children Court Tobago to The Court is committed to ensuring justice for all and support minors with CHINS matters and Children in key to its objective is to encourage positive behaviour Conflict with the Law cases. change and accountability on the part of young • 283 assessments conducted for minors with matters offenders and children who appear in court for negative before the Court. These assessments investigated behaviour. The following tables (Table 4.II and Table the risk factors associated with each minor and their 4.III) provide information on the number of cases, their family and gave recommendations to the Court for respective locations and referrals for counselling for the the development of a Care Plan. Assessments were period February 28 to June 30, 2019. done for matters that were being heard at all three The cases that were referred to counselling services Children Court locations (North, South and Tobago). represent actual persons whose matters were dealt • Conducted 3 outreach sessions to sensitise staff with and the child may have received a custodial or of the Children Court on the function of the Unit. non-custodial sentence but still has the social service or These sessions have allowed for the strengthening probationary requirements to fulfil. The parent services of the partnership between the Authority and the also involved co-parenting. Children Court For fiscal 2018/2019, penalties under the Children’s Act • Conducted monitoring and follow up engagements were increased by 100% This measure took effect in to 237 minors. These activities are critical for assisting January 2019. families to manage the challenging behaviours of minors in their care.
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Case Type North South Tobago Total Children’s Authority – Application 94 40 7 141 Private - Application 46 18 2 66 Child in Need of Supervision 491 201 39 731 Criminal Indictable 421 140 45 606 Criminal Summary 258 107 24 389 Total 1310 506 117 1933
Table 4.III: Number of Persons Referred for Counselling Services at the Social Services Unit for the period August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 36
Number of Referrals Type of Service Services Requested North South Tobago Total Applicant 6 40 31 77 Family 79 24 5 108 Individual 166 213 112 491 Counselling Joint 7 120 21 148 Parent 74 37 13 124 Total 332 434 182 948
4.2.7. Goal 7: Trinidad and system of Trinidad and Tobago. Improvement of the Tobago will have a modern, effectiveness of the governance and administration of relevant and accessible the education sector was one key strategic objective education and training system of the MOE for 2018/2019. The Cabinet approval of the Education Policy Paper 2017–2022 in March 2019 Quality education continues to be highly prioritised for was one initiative directed to the achievement of this the advancement of the social sector of Trinidad and goal. Additionally, a comprehensive review of the Tobago. The GoRTT continues to establish a modern, Education Act Chapter 39:01 to incorporate inter alia inclusive, accessible and relevant education system. continued investment and improvement in the quality Efforts towards this goal is demonstrated through the of ECCE, increased parental involvement and improved various major accomplishments in educating the citizens relationships between the MOE and denominational of all ages, for fiscal 2019. Education Boards of Management, inter alia commenced A. Improving the Management and Administration during fiscal 2019. of the Education System To ensure effective management and administration of The Ministry of Education under the guidance of its the education system, the MOE also continued working strategic objectives engaged in a number of projects on the institutionalisation of School Based Management and activities aimed towards improving the education (SBM) standards and school development or school
35 Family and Children Division of the High Court of the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago. Children Court Data. 2019
36 Ibid 9
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION improvement planning as a means of empowering, re- 20 secondary schools and analyse the data, with a view culturing and restructuring schools to facilitate student to strengthening the instrument based on the findings. achievement and well-being. The process of school B. ICT in Education development or school development planning is expected to lead to a cycle of continuous improvement. The Ministry of Education has commenced the implementation of full-scale eTesting infrastructure The SBM model aims to improve student-learning and support across the Ministry of Education. This is to outcomes through improved leadership and ensure the readiness for Caribbean Examination Council management of schools, develop enhanced leadership (CXC) eTesting Paper 1 and 2 for secondary school and and management competencies among School private candidates in Trinidad and Tobago. The MOE has Supervisors for effective leadership and implementation also initiated the increased internet speed negotiated at of the SBM initiative in schools, and increase competency no cost to enable all secondary schools in Trinidad and in specific areas of the leadership and management Tobago to have higher access speeds, which will also process. It will also lay the foundation to ensure support eTesting and the forthcoming platforms offered that schools, overseen by SBM Teams, develop and by the MOE. implement School Development Plans (SDP) and annual Action Plans. C. Student Discipline Initiative Following the submission of such plans by all primary In fiscal 2018/2019 under the MOE, the revised National and secondary schools, implementation commenced in School Code of Conduct was rolled out to all Principals fiscal 2019. Status reports on the plans are being reviewed and Vice Principals. The National School Code of to facilitate individualised intervention at the Education Conduct sets the context and provides the structure District level. In fiscal 2019, stakeholder sensitisation on for the development and implementation of school- the SBM model also continued. level discipline policies. In order to operationalise the National School Code of Conduct at the level of the During the July/August vacation a 10-day Leadership school, the review committee revised the first draft of Training Programme will be implemented. Leadership the Promoting Discipline School Manual, providing final training for secondary school principals, vice principals critique and input. This finalised Manual focussed on the and school supervisors III commenced on July 15, steps involved in creating a School Discipline Plan. The 2019. The objectives of the Programme are to improve School Discipline Action Plan, a subset of this Manual, leadership and management competencies along with was then rolled out to all schools. This accomplishment competencies in planning, organising and monitoring supported the strategic objective of the Ministry to for continuous improvement. reduce incidents of student indiscipline, to create a The MOE’s strategic goal of conducting research to safe, secure and conducive learning environment in all inform policy development was achieved to a great schools and to provide all schools with a standardised extent as evident in their research projects conducted for discipline policy. the Student Tracking System. This system aims to assess D. Student Academic Performance school climate and safety, report on factors that are associated with achievement levels, and report on the In keeping with the MOE’s strategic objectives, namely magnitude of the contribution educational institutions “to provide effective management and administration of make to students’ academic progress as it incorporates a the education system” and “to conduct research to inform set of contextual characteristics of students or institutions. policy development”, assessments were successfully The information is intended to inform strategic initiatives carried out on an ongoing basis at the primary level and improve learning outcomes at the primary and through the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) and secondary school levels. 40 During fiscal 2018/2019, the at the secondary level though the National Certificate of MOE was able to pilot the online survey instrument in Secondary Education (NCSE), the Caribbean Secondary Entrance Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Improvements in 40 MOE. Achievement Report, Part II. 2019.
69 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION student performance were recorded nationally for all to 2017 with 94.44% achieving acceptable passes. Also, assessments conducted in 2018 in a number of areas as 72.27% (8,494) subject entries attained Grades I, II and III. compared to the previous year 2017. Performance in CAPE Unit II continues to be excellent with With reference to the SEA, 2019, of the 18, 772 twenty-six out of thirty-two subjects attaining a pass rate students who wrote the SEA, 96.56% were placed in of 90% and above As compared to improvements seen various institutions across the country. The majority of in ten (10) subjects in 2017, improvement in eighteen students, that is, 94%, were placed at Government and (18) subjects was recorded for 2018. Additionally, ten (10) Government Assisted Schools while 6% were placed in subjects had attainment rates of 100% in comparison to Private Secondary Schools and Junior Life Centres. six subjects in 2017. During the period of May to June 2018, the NCSE 2018 E. National Scholarship Programme Task Force examination was conducted and incorporated for the The National Scholarship Programme Task Force was first time ICT as an examinable subject. Of the total appointed to: report on the extent to which the value student population who registered for the NCSE, 44% and benefits expected from the Scholarship Programme were successful at five (5) or more subjects. have been realised over the period 2007 – 2017; make CSEC examinations conducted in 2018 consisted of 33 recommendations on the restructuring of the Scholarship subjects and was written by 21,520 candidates. Passing Programme; review mechanisms for the funding of the grades were obtained for 67.66% of all subject entries Scholarship Programme; review policies and procedures, which represented a small improvement from 2017. The which govern the operations and administration of improvement in student performance as compared to the Scholarships and Advanced Training Division and that of 2017 by subject entries entail females passing its partnering agencies and recommend revised policy 70.59% of their subject entries in 2018 as compared guidelines; as well as identify, evaluate and recommend to 69.88% in 2017, and males passing 64.12% of their areas of inter-agency cooperation. subject entries in 2018 as compared to 62.93% in 2017. In keeping with its mandate, the Task Force conducted A notable improvement also was evident as 60.78% meeting over the period August 2018 to March 2019, of students accounted for success in five (5) or more where it undertook an extensive review of all of the subjects in 2018 while 57.92% were recorded as scholarship programmes which are currently or have successful in 2017 for the same number of subjects. been offered in Trinidad and Tobago over the period More specifically, improvement was noted as 56.47% of 2007 to 2017. students who wrote five (5) or more subjects inclusive During these sittings, the Task Force examined the policy of Mathematics and English A in 2018 were successful prescriptions governing those scholarships, how and as compared to 52.2% in 2017, which represents an by whom they are administered, the benefits derived improvement of 4.27%. from them and the challenges and issues experienced. With reference to CAPE 2018, 95.10% (33,509) of written Discussions were held with several of the stakeholders CAPE subject entries achieved acceptable passes, that who are currently or have previously been involved in is, Grades I-V. This was similar to CAPE 2017 with 94.85% the governance and administration of the scholarship achieving acceptable passes. 73.86% of subject entries programmes and research of the relevant literature was attained Grades I, II and III. With specific reference conducted. The Committee’s report was submitted for to CAPE, Unit I, in 2018, 95.31% of written CAPE Unit I approval in June 2019. subject entries achieved acceptable passes, that is, F. Technical Vocational and Science Education Grades I-V. This percentage was similar to 2017 with 95.06% achieving acceptable passes. For fiscal 2018/2019, the MOE continued to advance initiatives in the technical vocational sector and science As it pertains to performance in CAPE Unit II, in 2018, education aimed at improving and promoting quality 94.71% of written CAPE Unit II subject entries achieved education for citizens. The Teach Me Initiative under acceptable passes, that is, Grades I-V. This was similar NIHERST was one such project, which promoted
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION creativity and increased capacity in science education. education, as well as those that facilitate social, economic, The initiative is geared towards strengthening math industrial and sectoral development in order to promote and science capabilities at secondary and primary level, lifelong learning opportunities. as well as changing attitudes and dispositions towards The ultimate goal is to ensure that learners at all levels Energy access, Food Security and Climate Change. In have alternative pathways to access education and fiscal 2018/2019, both students and teachers were trained training. Accordingly, during fiscal 2018/2019, the in the use and application of innovative technologies NTA developed and revised a Trinidad and Tobago and a Student Creativity Innovation Competition was National Apprenticeship System Project Brief as well as launched. a Universal Certification System Project Brief to regulate The MOE maintained its focus on achieving its strategic the operation of workers within their specific fields and goal of Effective Governance and Administration of a Competency Management System Project Brief was the Education System in fiscal 2018/2019 through developed for organisations. the formulation of a National Policy for TVET and the G. Tertiary Education establishment of Management Mechanisms for TVET Development. Based on the National Training Agency’s The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) commenced (NTA’s) new strategic direction and its role as a TVET the development of a new Strategic Plan 2019–2024. regulator, it is fundamentally involved in the development This project entails the collection of institutional and of a national TVET policy and plan consistent with the sector level data, consultations with stakeholders and MOE’s goals for education. the development of a coherent set of strategic priorities for the following 5 years. In fiscal 2018/2019, this project This project would provide a clear direction on the progressed at the consultation level, which involved future of TVET. The NTA has the legal authority as a TVET meetings with public and private sector agencies and regulator to facilitate a greater level of coordination and organisations, the conduct of an environmental scan and monitoring and evaluation of the TVET system. During the preparation of the situation analysis report. fiscal year 2018/2019, a TVET Policy Paper was drafted and reviewed. A situational analysis of the TVET landscape of H. Adult Education Trinidad and Tobago is being undertaken, and a draft The Adult Education Programme seeks to promote TVET Rationalisation Report is being completed. educational development by providing opportunity Additionally achievements include the establishment of for basic or further qualifications for persons who were the NTA as a UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre. In June 2019, the not fortunate to acquire this in the past. It empowers NTA was approved and accepted to serve as an UNEVOC participants with the necessary knowledge, behaviours centre. The main goals of this project is facilitation of and skill-sets that are required to succeed in the areas of participation in international network of TVET institutions, business and employment. It is offered to persons fifteen which would foster transnational cooperation and assist (15) years and over at no cost. in national TVET policy development through increased This programme covers many areas such as Remedial access to international TVET expertise. It provides a Education, Introductory Occupational Courses, Leisure- forum to share practices and innovations in TVET and Time Programmes, Literacy Programmes as well as 28 development of capacity-building among TVET training TVET active courses, as well as CXC Mathematics and providers. English Language at the General Proficiency Level. The The design and establishment of new approaches to programme is offered across twenty-six (26) districts Apprenticeship and Industry-Led Competency Awards in Trinidad, including, but not limited to Aranguez, initiative was also spearheaded in fiscal 2018/2019. Arima, Chandernagore, Clarke Rochard, Crystal Stream, The objective of this project is to create the necessary Fyzabad, Longdenville, Maloney, Penal, Preysal, Santa linkages for the establishment of a seamless education Cruz, Tabaquite and Vance River. This programme directly and training system, taking into account the policies contributed to the efforts made towards achieving the and goals of early childhood, primary and secondary goal of acquiring relevant and accessible education and training system in Trinidad and Tobago.
71 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION I. Community-Based Education, Training, K. Quality Education in Tobago Sensitisation and Empowerment Achievements in the education sector as a major pillar Under the auspices of the Ministry of Community of the development were noted. Over the last fiscal, the Development, Culture and the Arts (MCDCA), the Division of Education, Innovation and Energy (DEIE), Community Education (Short Skills) Programme spearheaded a number of initiatives geared towards (CEP) is one of the main Social Action Programme improving the delivery of quality education from Early aimed at capacity-building and poverty alleviation. It Childhood Care Education (ECCE) to the tertiary level. focusses primarily on the promotion of educational Consultations were carried out for the construction of skills enhancement opportunities for persons in local five (5) ECCE centres which are to be located in Courland, communities with the ultimate goal of creating and Plymouth, Belle Garden, Roxborough and Bon Accord. nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship. Additional focus was also placed on Special Education to The overall objective concentrates on the needs of aid in the delivery of quality education to students with householders, the unemployed, the under-employed, disabilities. An increase in the appointment of staff to the the vulnerable, the less fortunate and ‘at risk’ in our School for the Deaf, Speech and Language Impaired and society, by providing the opportunity to learn a skill which the Happy Haven School was successfully completed. can be used to improve their quality of life. Training is Human resource development and capacity building for provided in a variety of marketable skills geared towards professionals employed at the primary and secondary home-based production of goods and services and schools aimed at increasing the effectiveness of employment generation. The project includes training management and administration of schools were also at both the basic and advanced levels. In fiscal 2019, pursued. School leadership and financial management the MCDCA continued to successfully implement this training programmes were conducted for school programme for thousands of interested participants. administrators. J. Innovation and Creativity Curriculum planning, development and training In June 2018, the Final Plan for the Hosting of CARIFESTA workshops were conducted in various subject areas XIV over the period August 16-25, 2019 was approved. for primary and secondary educators. Additionally, the An Inter-Ministerial Committee to plan and implement Professional Development Centre, which was established activities for the hosting of CARIFESTA XIV was established in 2018 provided additional training opportunities for in 2018. CARIFESTA was officially launched on October 23, curriculum officers, principals and teachers with the 2018. Various cultural and educational events comprised objective of improved teaching, learning and student the hosting of CARIFESTA including: performance. • Community Festivals at Arima, Valencia, Couva, The Learning Enrichment Centre (LEC) at Hope was Guayaguayare, Princes Town and Vessigny; established in January 2019 by the Division of Education. • Community Development Partnership Forum; and This Centre provides academic improvement and psychological support to students on suspension • ‘Creative Zones’ involving Mentoring by the Masters through student-centred programmes. At this facility, and Professional Development Workshops students are able to participate in individual and group Other creative fora and opportunities for expression of counselling, skill building sessions, remediation and talent included the craft markets, the Prime Minister’s other related interventions. Best Village Trophy Competition, Music in Schools In fiscal 2019, advancement in vocational education also Community Programme and Cultural Camps. Under the continued as highlighted by the successful establishment Export Centres Company Limited (ECCL) training and of the Construction Certification Training Programme at entrepreneurial development were also pursued. the Roxborough Trade Centre and at the Metal Industries Company Institute of Technology (MIC-IT) at Canaan. The advancement of the establishment of the University
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION of Tobago (UoT) was evident in collaboration with the 4.3.1. Goal 1: Our governance Division of Education and the Innovation and Energy and approach will be based on the Tobago College and University Consortium (TCUC). principles of participation and The Tobago Higher Education Council (THEC) was also inclusion established to manage the delivery of tertiary education programmes offered by various institutions in Tobago. The GoRTT recognises that citizens must participate in national decision making and public policy must L. Employment and Innovation (Tobago) be responsive to the needs of the population. Good The strategy to establish Tobago as an ‘Intelligent Island’ governance therefore necessitates the creation of was central to the approach to economic stimulation. structures for inclusion and participation at all levels. Several initiatives outlined within the Draft Medium- The following information highlights the major activities Term Policy and Planning Framework in alignment carried out to achieve this goal in fiscal 2018/2019. with the National ICT Plan set out specific strategies A. International Desk geared towards improving ICT in Tobago. Additionally, to promote innovation and creativity, a key initiative The International Desk is the primary liaison between undertaken by Tobago Information Technology Limited the OPM and the international community on matters (TITL) over fiscal 2019, was the introduction of the Science, relating to gender equality, child development and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) the national HIV and AIDS response. One of its core Afterschool Programme, which targetted students at functions has been the facilitation of participation in both the secondary and primary levels. This programme internationally-based events. For fiscal 2019, the Desk exposed them to a number of activities in the field of facilitated participation at the following events: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Programming • UNICEF Minimum Standards for Child Protection in and Coding, Robotics, and the application of Drones. This Humanitarian Action Workshop, November 05-09, initiative fosters and shapes persons from an early age to 2018 in Lima, Peru; become future innovators and inventors. • Strategic Planning Meeting for National Gender Machineries, November 19-20, 2018 in Bridgetown, Barbados; 4.3. Theme II: Good • Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Policy Dialogue on Women’s Economic Empowerment, Governance and Service November 27-28, 2018 in Montevideo, Uruguay; Excellence • First Regional Dialogue in Latin America and the Caribbean “On the road to equality,” November 27- The Government of Trinidad and Tobago remains 29, 2018 in Santiago, Chile; committed to serving the needs of the citizens. During • Fifteenth Meeting of the Committee of Experts of fiscal 2018/2019, several initiatives were implemented the MESECVI, December 3-5, 2018 in Washington, that are aligned to the short term goals of executing D.C.; a governance approach based on the principles of participation and inclusion; ensuring that the public • 63rd Session on the Commission on the Status of service has a modern, effective and efficient public Women (CSW63), March 10-22, 2019 in New York, management systems; maintaining customer focussed NY, USA; public service delivery; and providing a modern, • World Bank Understanding Risk Caribbean legal, regulatory and law enforcement systems. Some Conference, May 27-June 01, 2019 in St. Michael, major initiatives which demonstrate focus towards the Barbados. attainment of these goals are outlined below.
73 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION B. Citizens’ Facilitation Unit facility better equipped to accommodate and promote The Citizens’ Facilitation Unit works closely with other culture and the arts, among other activities. Ministries and Government agencies to ensure that all D. Community Empowerment in Tobago citizens receive the care and protection necessary in The promotion of community participation and meeting all basic needs required for socially-just levels empowerment in Tobago for fiscal 2018/2019 involved of well-being. Such well-being encompasses social, the implementation of several initiatives. These include: economic, psychological, spiritual and medical spheres. The Unit further manages the Citizen’s Initiative Fund, 1. The completion of a new Multipurpose Facility at from which grants are disbursed depending on the need. Belle Garden; Over the past two fiscal years, the Unit received 612 2. The completion of upgrade works to several petitions from a total of 608 people. Of those petitions, Multipurpose Facilities and Community Centres 602 petitioners received acknowledgment letters, six in Tobago inclusive of the Bethesda and Lowlands hundred and three (603) matters were addressed and Multipurpose Facilities and the Castara and L’Anse closed and one (1) grant was awarded from the Fund. Fourmi Community Centres; C. Infrastructural Development for Community 3. The provision of computer literacy training at various Participation, Culture and the Arts communities throughout Tobago in collaboration The Ministry of Community Development, Culture with the Tobago Institute of Literacy; and and the Arts continues to promote social, cultural and 4. The provision of capacity enhancement training in creative development of the people of Trinidad and a wide range of areas to persons in the community Tobago. Fundamental to the fostering of community under the Vocational Skills Training Programme. participation, the achievement of community objectives E. Sport and Youth Development and the celebration and promotion of culture and the The enhancement of sport and youth facilities is among arts is infrastructural development. the many initiatives promoting holistic development The construction and refurbishment of Community in Trinidad and Tobago. One of the key deliverables for Centres, Civic Centres, Complexes and other facilities the social sector 2018/2019 under the Ministry of Sport were of key focus in 2018/2019. Some of these facilities and Youth Affairs (MSYA) was the construction and include the La Pastora Community Centre and San completion of the Laventille Community Swimming Fernando North Community Centres which were Pool in Sogren Trace, Laventille. The Pool is a state-of- opened and commencement of construction of new the-art competition venue and training facility for the centres which began at fifteen (15) locations nationwide. development of world-class swimmers. The establishment of a Traditional Village and Living Upgrades to some Indoor Sporting Arenas and recreation Museum for the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community grounds were also undertaken in keeping with the has also commenced in acknowledgement of our first strategic objectives of providing modern, safe and well- peoples of Trinidad and Tobago. Refurbishment works on equipped facilities, increasing engagement in sporting the Maloney Regional Complex and Carenage Regional activities such as football, cricket, basketball, netball as Complex also started. well as jogging by use of jogging tracks; and encouraging The upgrade of the facilities at the Naparima Bowl citizens of all age groups and levels of physical ability to was also completed and proposed is the Naparima participate in healthy recreational habits, while achieving Bowl Refurbishment and Expansion Master Plan. The the broader social agenda of social solidarity. maintenance and upgrade of Queens’s Hall, SAPA and The National Youth Policy articulates the country’s NAPA in fiscal 2018/2019 have also contributed to the ambitions for improving the outcomes or life chances of ongoing efforts to achieve the international goal of young persons in Trinidad and Tobago. The revision of building sustainable cities and communities. NAPA would National Youth Policy 2012-2017 continued into fiscal be further upgraded to operate as a multifunctional 2018/2019. It is the vision as stated in this policy that
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION each young person has “a place, a purpose, a plan” with Affairs joined in with the world. The 2019 theme was “a unique purpose to his or her life, based upon naturally “Transforming Education” with the objective of focussing endowed skills and competencies and those they may on creating a more inclusive and equitable educational choose to develop over time.” The policy focusses on system worldwide. This event was aligned to the five goals: youth participation in development; youth recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific services & resources; integrated youth programming; and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) that educational youth empowerment; and citizenship and identity.41 transformation encompasses investment in technology, F. Youth Development in Tobago holistic learning and innovation and an environment where creativity can flourish. The holistic development of young people remained at the forefront of developmental plans in Tobago for fiscal International Youth Day 2019 examined how 2019. As such a number of programmes through the Governments, young people, youth-led and youth- Division of Sport and Youth Affairs and other divisions focussed organisations, as well as other stakeholders are of the Tobago House of Assembly were implemented. transforming education so that it becomes a powerful Via the 2019 Vocational skills training programme, for tool to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable example, the residents of Tobago had an opportunity to Development. The Division continues to spearhead be a part of a programme that enables participants to initiatives and collaborate with Tobago’s youth-centric learn viable skills that can be developed into a career. organisations to help the island’s young people achieve their potential through training, inclusive of life skills, The Division of Community Development, Enterprise financial literacy and entrepreneurship.42 Development and Labour’s Vocational Skills Training Programme was launched. There were classes that The Division of Sport and Youth Affairs, through facilitated unemployed persons as well as 64 evening its Department of Youth, also recognises youths’ classes. Classes took place at community facilities across achievements and shines the spotlight on Tobago’s young the island. Training in various skillsets including masonry people who have made an impact on their communities and tiling as well as small appliances repair, hair weaving and the development of the island. The year 2019 marks and braiding, and seasonal cooking were also provided. the Department’s 16th edition of the Tobago Youth The programme continues to grow as the level of active Awards. The event recognises the accomplishments participants increases each year. of nominees for the period September 2018 to August 2019. The Individual Awards targets persons between the THA Chief Secretary and Secretary of the Division of ages of 12 and 29, and recognises achievement in several Education, Innovation and Energy commissioned two fields inclusive of Education, Youth Triumph, Media, and new buses for the Happy Haven School and the Tobago Entrepreneurship. The categories for the Group Awards School for the Deaf, Speech and Language Impaired include Most Effective Youth Programme/Project and in August, 2019. The event was described as a glorious Most Outstanding Youth Organisation. one because this activity underscored, very potently the GoRTT’s commitment to those among us who G. National Crime Prevention Programme are differently-abled. It has been proposed that the The National Crime Prevention Programme (NCPP) was commissioning a brand new building for the School for established by Cabinet in August 2016, and officially the Deaf, Speech and Language Impaired is expected launched in July 2018. The structure of the NCPP very soon for Tobago. takes into consideration an integrated multi-sectorial International Youth Day on August 12th 2019 was framework in preventing crime and criminality, as well a celebration that the Division of Sport and Youth as addressing various quality of life issues. The core principles of the NCPP includes collaboration, resource
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75 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION sharing, and volunteerism, which are promoted by the A. Local Government Reform Community Crime Prevention Councils (CCPC), which The Miscellaneous Provisions (Local Government have thus far been established in Chaguanas, Diego Reform) Bill, 2019 entails the amendments proposed to Martin and Tobago. the Municipal Corporations Act, Chapter 25:04, the Burial The CCPCs embody the first level of engagement with Grounds Act, Chapter 30:50, the Cremation Act, Chapter the NCPP at which issues may be resolved utilising 30:51, the Advertisements Regulation Act, Chapter resources available at the Municipal level. This body is 30:53, the Recreation Grounds and Pastures Act, Chapter comprised of Governmental offices, Non-Governmental 41:01, the Highways Act, Chapter 48:01, the Dogs Act, Organisations (NGOs), Residents, Community-Based Chapter 67:54 and the Property Taxes Act, Chapter Organisations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), 76:04. This Bill was sent to a Joint Select Committee Civil Society, Academia and Corporate citizens. (JSC) for reporting by September 2019.43 The Bill can be Some achievements of the NCPP for fiscal 2019 are: described as community-driven and proposes a greater level of autonomy and accountability for the Municipal • Conduct of Corporations under the Ministry of Rural Development o training sessions for NCPP stakeholders; and Local Government. A series of sessions were held o School Outreach Engagements on crime by the Committee with Government agencies and prevention over the period January to June community groups and entities to solicit feedback on 2019; the Bill. o public and outreach engagements in B. Disaster Preparedness and Assistance communities; In response to the flooding incidents in October and o a National Youth Symposium entitled “A Day November 2018, the Ministry of Rural Development and of Conversations and Empowerment” on May Local Government (MRDLG) has strengthened its position 1, 2019, with participation from approximately as the coordinating entity over the Disaster Management eight hundred (800) students. Units resident at the fourteen (14) Corporations. The Ministry has successfully established a central Emergency o Youth Camps under the theme: “I CAN/WE CAN” Operations Centre at its Headquarters in Maraval in over the periods July 22 to August 23, 2019; and fiscal 2018/2019. This development involved physical • Collaboration with Ministry of Sport and Youth infrastructural development, as well as capacity building Affairs (MSYA) to host parenting workshops during and institutional strengthening. Some employees of June, 2019. the Ministry and the Municipal Corporations have been These engagements and outreaches provide citizens trained in Disaster Management ICT based programmes with information, knowledge, tips and strategies for inclusive of Web EOC, Incident Command Systems, and effective crime prevention. Emergency Operations Centre Interface. The MRDLG has embarked upon a national Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programme in 4.3.2. Goal 2: The public service close collaboration with all Municipal Corporations, as will have modern, effective and well as with state and non-state agencies. Volunteers are efficient public management trained in the varied rudiments of disaster management systems so that they would be able to effectively deal with The modernisation of the public institutions and challenges encountered in real event encounters in management systems is critical to development and their communities. This exercise commenced in March transformation. An efficient and effective government 2019. More than 1000 volunteers have been formally services incorporates modern technology, innovation and new approaches. In fiscal 2019, the following strides 43 House of Representatives Bill. were made in enhancing the management of the public http://www.ttparliament.org/legislations/b2019h13g.pdf service.
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION trained and it is the wider vision of the Ministry to train rigours of the national and international standards. The ten percent of the national population over the next utilisation of the new statistical classification system six years. The MRDLG is also in the process of installing contributes to enhancing policy decisions and their Flood Early Warning Systems in several susceptible relevant implementation and its adoption also ensures areas throughout the country. This initiative will be that the economic statistics programme remains relevant undertaken in collaboration with the Water Resources in the global economy. 45 Agency (WASA) and the Meteorological Office. It is anticipated that this measure will provide citizens with some degree of notification of a major flooding event 4.3.3. Goal 3: Public service and enable them to evacuate well ahead of time.44 delivery will be customer- focussed Trinidad and Tobago is partnering with University of Hawaii applied research centre, Pacific Disaster Centre The GoRTT continued to put people first by way of (PDC), to complete a National Disaster Preparedness creating and maintaining a client centred environment Baseline Assessment (NDPBA). The NDPBA aims to for all citizens. Customer service and satisfaction remain strengthen disaster resilience, avert catastrophic losses, key in executing the delivery of public services as evident and reduce human suffering associated with natural by the following major efforts for fiscal 2018/2019 stated disasters in Trinidad and Tobago. below. C. National Statistical System A. Improved Customer Service The GoRTT, through the Ministry of Planning and Under iGovTT, the development of an online solution Development continued to advance on establishing which allows public agencies to accept payments a robust National Statistical System (NSS). The from citizens and businesses via debit and credit cards modernisation of statistical systems is directly aligned to was initiated. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) the National Development Strategy, the UN 2030 Agenda at the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal for Sustainable Development and the Transformative Affairs (MAGLA) will be the first to implement this Agenda for Official Statistics. service, upon completion of connections with banks. Other governmental agencies have also proposed to In enhancing the NSS in Trinidad and Tobago, the utilised such a service, for example, Registrar General’s Government has commenced work demonstrating Department - Companies and Land Registry. its commitment to transforming the Central Statistical Office (CSO) to an independent National Statistical The GovPay solution was designed to allow ease and Institute (NSITT) to meet the growing demands for convenience for other government services to accept official statistics in Trinidad and Tobago. In fiscal 2019, the payments. It will also connect the Government to CSO hosted a series of seminars with stakeholders within Payment Service Providers (PSPs) such as First Citizens the National Statistical System. Bank, Republic Bank Limited and Scotia Bank Trinidad and Tobago. This initiative has many benefits apart During this same period, the CSO also conducted from improving customer service, including promoting workshops on international standard industrial economic competitiveness and encouraging effective classification with representatives of the University of the participation in the global economy. 46 West Indies, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, the National Insurance Board, the Board of Inland Revenue and other Government stakeholders. The aim was to also standardise statistical reporting mechanisms to ensure that the information presented to the CSO for use met the 45 CSO continues modernisation of statistical system http://www.news.gov.tt/content/cso-continues-modernization- statistical-system#.XYO5TChKiUk
44 Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government. 46 Achievements for fiscal year 2018/2019 with projections for Contribution to the National Budget 2019/2020. 2019/2020. Ministry of Public Administration, 2019
77 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION In an effort to serve the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago • Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association more effectively by allowing for better communication, • Trinidad and Tobago Association for Hearing improved transparency and accountability and the Impaired (TTAHI) and other Deaf organisations provision of value for money services leading to increased customer satisfaction, the Ministry of Public • Single Fathers Association of Trinidad and Tobago Administration launched ttGovChat in July 2018. This These sessions provide members of the stakeholder new service was launched under the ttconnect Division group and public with information on the services of iGovTT, and provides a live chat with government provided by the Ministry, eligibility criteria and guidance agencies for citizens. with application and its processing. The sessions also Using this service, individuals can interact with customer assist the general public by ensuring they are better service staff on Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm, and informed about how to access government services Saturdays 8:00am to 12:00pm and queries can also be and so reduce customer anxiety, which has the effect of posted to the online platforms during any time of the day. improving their customer experience. The statistics for the period October 2018 to June 2019 C. Remote Registration and Reduced Transaction show that 31,098 interactions and queries (otherwise Costs known as tickets) have been facilitated through the The MSDFS further recognises that to improve service system. Thus far, iGovTT has achieved, on average, over delivery, issues related to accessibility and processing 77% satisfaction ratings in chat and ticket interactions timeframes are to be addressed. In fiscal 2019, the Ministry among its users. embarked upon a number of strategic partnerships The Ministry of Public Administration by way of the towards this end. In January 2019, a Memorandum National ICT plan 2018-2022 also provided Community- of Understanding was signed between the National based ICT-enabled Access Centres, which allow Insurance Board and the MSDFS. The MoU would allow citizens free and quick access to training, information for sharing of data and information on applicants and and e-government services in rural and developing clients of the social welfare and NIB grants. communities of Trinidad and Tobago. Over the past six Additionally, under the MSDFS, via TTConnect Offices, (6) years, this programme has continued to contribute remote application/registration was made possible. to the overall objective of the MPA to transform and Members of the public have been provided with the advance the lives of all citizens through increased opportunity to access social welfare and other services efficiency in service delivery and has benefited citizens of the MSDFS at any of the seven (7) TTConnect Service especially in locations such as Guayaguayare, Marac, Centres located across Trinidad and Tobago. Such Penal, Cumana, and Todds Road. Additionally, as at April services include completing the application process 2019 the provision of Wi-Fi at public libraries commenced for grants under the Social Welfare Division, such as as part of the first component of the TT Wi-Fi project. Senior Citizens Pension, Disability and Public Assistance B. Public Education and Information Sensitisation Grants, Food Support, grants under the National Social (PIES) Development Programme (NSDP), namely electrical and In fiscal 2019, the Ministry of Social Development and plumbing grants, as well as services for older persons Family Services continued to host public engagement under the Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme and information sessions through their Public Education (GAPP). and Information Sensitisation (PIES) initiative. The This new arrangement would improve service delivery Ministry partnered with a number of agencies to host and access to social services through traditional and non- sessions for the following stakeholder groups, among traditional service delivery channels. These channels others: include ttconnect’s online portal, mobile portal, service • Housing Development Corporation centres, express buses, a toll-free number 800-8826, email services, self-service kiosks and LiveChat opportunities • Beetham Community Centre via ttGovChat and ChatBot. Users will therefore benefit
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CHAPTER 4: THE NATIONAL SOCIAL SITUATION from accessing timely and accurate information at their own convenience. D. Direct Deposit Initiative In fiscal 2019, the MSDFS continued to implement the Direct Deposit Initiative, which allows recipients of the Senior Citizens Pension (SCP), the Public Assistance Grant (PAG) and the Disability Assistance Grant (DAG) to receive their funds in their own personal bank accounts. A total of approximately 55 percent of persons accessing these grants receive their benefits via the direct deposit initiative. This facility improves efficiency as it addresses the issue of lost and stolen cheques, as well as increased client privacy and confidentiality.
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Chapter 5 focusses on the budgetary allocations made TT$3.1 billion. Improvements in the economy were by the Government towards social sector development. attributed to the rise in revenue resulting from an It highlights the performance of selected economic increase in the price of natural gas and higher non-tax indicators during the 2019 fiscal year and identifies revenue. 47 policies developed and research and evaluations The national expenditure for fiscal 2019 was TT$51.78 undertaken for the period. billion. In the National Budget Statement 2019, social sector allocations focussed on the main areas: Education, 5.1. Budgeted Allocations Housing, Health and Health Care, Sport, Social Services and Safety and Security. to the Social Sector Table 5.I provides a breakdown of the allocations to each Social Sector Ministry and Social Services Divisions of the During the first half of the fiscal year 2019, the Central THA for fiscal 2019, which amounted to TT$19.7 billion. Bank recorded a deficit of TT$1.9 billion. This figure represented a significant decrease in comparison to the corresponding period in fiscal 2018, which stood at 47 Central Bank, Monetary Policy Report May 2019
Table 5.I: Budgeted Allocations for the Key Social Sector Ministries and the Social Services Divisions of the Tobago House of Assembly for Fiscal 2018/2019
Development Recurrent Total Key Social Sector Ministries & THA Programmes TT$ Expenditure TT$ TT$ Social Development and Family Services 4,420,000 4,961,000,000 4,965,420,000 Community Development, Culture and the 101,150,000 334,200,000 435,350,000 Arts Education 803,141,000 5,330,300,000 6,133,441,000 Health 481,000,000 4,740,518,900 5,221,518,900 Housing and Urban Development 184,310,000 1,375,442,000 1,559,752,000 Sport and Youth Affairs 13,800,000 280,000,000 293,800,000 Tobago House of Assembly (THA)* 100,200,000 1,025,279,100 1,125,479,100 Total 19,734,761,000 Social Services Divisions of the THA* Health, Wellness and Family Development 510,363,000 Community Development, Enterprise 60,063,200 Development and Labour Education, Innovation and Energy 372,935,700 Sport and Youth Affairs 61,194,200 Settlement, Urban Renewal and Public Utilities 20,723,000 Social Infrastructure 100,200,000 1,025,279,100 1,125,479,100 Source: Draft Estimates of Expenditure 2019 82 STABILITY | STRENGTH | GROWTH
CHAPTER 5: OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL SECTOR FOR 2019 Figure 5.I shows that there was a thirty-four percent efforts to eradicate social ills such as poverty, inequality (34%) allocation to key Social Sector Ministries and and social exclusion. Social Services Divisions of the THA in fiscal 2019. This is representative of an aggregate of TT$19.7 billion from 2 48 Figure 5.II: Budget Allocations for Key Social Sector the national expenditure of TT$51.78 billion . Ministries and Social Sector Divisions of the Tobago House of Assembly for Fiscal 2019
Figure 5.I: Budget Allocations for Key Social Sector Community Development, Ministries and Social Sector Divisions of the Tobago Sport & Culture and the Arts Youth A airs 2% House of Assembly for Fiscal 2018/2019 in Relation to 2% Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Total National Estimates of Expenditure 6% Education Allocation to Core Social 31% Housing and Sector Ministries Urban Development and Social Sector 8% Divisions of the THA 34%
Social Development and Family Services 25% Allocation to other Ministries Health 66% 26%
Source: Draft Estimates of Expenditure 2019 Source: Draft Estimates of Expenditure 2019 A review of Government’s investment in the Social Sector over the five (5) year period 2015–2019 shows relatively Figure 5.II illustrates the percentage allocation to each consistent levels of investment. As indicated in Figure Social Sector Ministry and Social Services Division of the 5.III, investment in this sector ranged between 33.9% and Tobago House of Assembly. The Ministry of Education, 37%. Financing remained constant at 34% for fiscal 2018 Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Social Development and 2019. & Family Services received the largest budget allocations of 31%, 26% and 25% respectively. This is a direct Figure 5.III: Percentage of Budgeted Allocations to the reflection of the Government’s continuous commitment Key Social Sector Ministries in Trinidad and the Social to building human capital through its investment in Services Divisions of the THA for the Period 2015-2019 education and training, public healthcare services and its
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83 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 5: OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL SECTOR FOR 2019 Table 5.II and Figure 5.IV display allocations to key Social Figure 5.IV: Percentage Allocation to the Key Social Sector Ministries and Social Services Divisions of the Sector Ministries and the Social Services Divisions of the Tobago House of Assembly in relation to GDP for the THA in relation to GDP (2015-2018) period 2015–2019. Over this five-year period, Social 100 Sector allocations have remained within the range of 12%–14% of GDP. 80
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Table 5.II: Budgeted Allocations for the Key Social Sector 40 Ministries and the Social Services Divisions of the Tobago House of Assembly and Gross Domestic Product for 20 2015–2018 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 Social Sector Social Sector GDP Year Allocation * Allocation as (TT$ Billion) (TT$ Billion) a % of GDP In fiscal 2019, there was an overall eight percent 2015 21.96 170.3 13% (8%) increase in the budgeted allocation for Social Infrastructure and Social Programming. The combined 2016 22.95 159.9 14% budgeted allocation increased to TT$10.95 billion from 2017 19.69 156.3 13% TT$10.12 billion in 2018. Table 5.III provides details for the 2018 19.88 159.2 12% five-year period 2015–2019. * Publications of the Social Sector Investment Programme 2015-2019
Table 5.III: Budgeted Allocations for Social Infrastructure and Programming for Fiscal Period 2015–2019 Social Infrastructure* Social Programming Total Year TT$ TT$ TT$ 2015 3,585,377,000 8,997,769,044 12,583,146,044 2016 2,369,145,000 9,891,660,141 12,260,805,141 2017 2,250,180,000 8,660,937,562 10,911,117,562 2018 2,008,378,000 8,117,055,000 10,125,433,000 2019 2,164,193,000 8,785,888,057 10,950,081,057 * Draft Estimates of Expenditure of Development Programme 2019
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CHAPTER 5: OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL SECTOR FOR 2019 The percentage of the overall Social Sector budget allocated towards Social Infrastructure and Programming allocated to Social Sector Ministries and the THA is illustrated in Table 5.IV. Table 5.IV: Percentage of Social Infrastructure & Programming Allocated to Social Sector Ministries and the THA Percentage of Social Budgeted Allocation Budgeted Allocations for Infrastructure & Programming to Key Social Sector Social Infrastructure and Social Year to Allocations to Social Sector Ministries and the THA Programming Ministries and the THA TT$ TT$ % 2015 21,961,339,938 12,583,146,044 57.30% 2016 22,949,829,626 12,260,805,141 53.42% 2017 19,693,718,474 10,911,117,562 55.40% 2018 19,878,284,688 10,125,433,000 50.94% 2019 19,734,761,000 10,950,081,057 54.49%
REVIEW OF TOBAGO Box 5.I: New Programmes and Projects/Initiatives In fiscal 2019, the total budgetary allocation to the Developed/Implemented in Fiscal 2019 Tobago House of Assembly amounted to TT$2.21 • Urban Upgrading and Revitalisation Programme billion; disaggregated, TT$1.9 billion was allocated (MHUD) for Recurrent Expenditure and TT$231.6 million was • Establishment of a National Children’s Registry (OPM) allocated for Development Programme Expenditure.549 This is representative of a 1.4% increase in the overall • Establishment of the National Forensic DNA Databank budgetary allocation from the, TT$2.18 billion allotted to (MNS) the Assembly in the previous fiscal.
5.2. New Programmes and Projects Developed/ Implemented in Fiscal 2019
The new programmes and projects developed by ministries and agencies in fiscal 2019 were in keeping with corresponding responsibilities to achieve the developmental objectives of the National Development Strategy (Vision 2030). Box 5.I highlights the new programmes and projects developed/implemented during fiscal 2019.
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85 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 5: OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL SECTOR FOR 2019 5.3. Social Policies • Development of IMRC tab on the MSDFS’s website. Developed in Fiscal 2019 • Focus Group participation in the Caribbean Centre for Health Systems Research and Development (CCHRD) institutional strengthening exercise. Policies developed during fiscal 2019 are highlighted at Box 5.II below. • Development of draft Research Needs Assessment Form for engagement with Civil Society Organisations. Box 5.II: Policies Developed and/or Implemented in Fiscal 2019 • Engagement with the Central Statistical Office regarding Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), • Draft Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy (MOH) the Household Budgetary Survey and the Survey of • Draft Mental Health Policy (MOH) Living Conditions (HBS/SLC). • Draft National Bioethics Policy (MOH) • Engagement with major tertiary level institutions • Draft National Parenting Policy (MSDFS) towards strengthening internal capacity of Research units. • Draft Policy Guidelines for the Museum Sector in Trinidad and Tobago (MCDCA) • Completion of first edition of IMRC Bulletin. • Draft Non-Nationals Accessing Health Care Policy • Regular dissemination of Research workshops/ (MOH) training/conferences etc. to Social Sector Ministries. • Labour Migration Policy (MLSED) • National Policy for the Prevention and Elimination of Other key research activities conducted by social sector Child Labour (MLSED) ministries during fiscal 2019 are highlighted at Box 5.III below:
Box 5.III: Research Conducted and/or Finalised in Fiscal 5.4. Research Conducted 2019 in Fiscal 2019 • Determination and Impact of the Minimum Wage Level on the Economy (MLSED)
Research is critical, given its role to inform and support • National Baseline Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, evidence-based social policy and programme planning Beliefs and Practices on HIV in the Workplace (MLSED) and development. The Inter-Ministerial Research Council • Private and Public Sector Vacancy Surveys (MLSED) (I-MRC) is tasked with the coordination of the overall • Diagnostic Assessment and Service Improvement national social research agenda in Trinidad and Tobago. Project – Client Satisfaction Survey & Employee Barrier For fiscal 2019, the I-MRC met monthly and accomplished Survey (MPA & MSDFS) several major tasks. These achievments are listed below: • Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Mapping • Revision and completion of Council’s Work Plan and Priority Setting: Sectoral Innovation Mapping (SIM) • Compilation of Social Sector Ministries Research of the Energy Services Sector (ESS) of Trinidad and Studies undertaken in the past 5 years for the Tobago (NIHERST) development of the Social Sector Research Agenda
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CHAPTER 5: OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL SECTOR FOR 2019 5.5. Evaluations their associated Cabinet Note. The average number of meals served were recorded to determine trends within Conducted in Fiscal 2019 the data. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) support was provided to Units within the MCDCA, in particular: the Monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects Peer Mediation Programme; pilot implementation of is a critical function, especially, in an environment the Draft National Policy on Sustainable Community where there are resource challenges, as has been the Development and the impact of CARIFESTA XIV case during a significant portion of fiscal 2019. It was 2019. Support was also provided to the overall policy necessary to ensure that the manner in which resources development process within the MCDCA, namely, the were being utilised would have impact and outcomes National Community Development Policy. that were consistent with sustainable human and social The Ministry also conducted a Rapid Assessment for development. Export Centres Company Limited (ECCL). The Assessment involved: secondary research on the programmes, meetings with staff and reviewing of relevant files; 5.5.1. The Ministry of Social designing of respective Assessments and developing of Development and Family relevant instruments and sample selection; contacting Services participants of programmes; conducting site visits; Evaluation of Geriatric Adolescent Partnership administration of stakeholder surveys; data analysis and Programme (GAPP), Retiree Adolescent Partnership production of final reports. Programme (RAPP) and the Centre for Socially Displaced Persons (CSDP) 5.5.3 The Ministry of Education The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services completed the data collection for the evaluations for Evaluation of the School Nutrition Programme (SNP) three (3) of its programmes: the Geriatric Adolescent The Ministry of Education established a National Schools Partnership Programme (GAPP), Retiree Adolescent Dietary Services Evaluation Committee to evaluate Partnership Programme (RAPP) and the operation of the the current School Nutrition Programme (SNP). The Centre for Socially Displaced Persons (CSDP). MSDFS is evaluation of the SNP, consistent with the thrust of in the process of analysing the data and subsequently Vision 2030 National Development Strategy, focussed finalising these reports, which is expected to be on whether the programme has been implemented as completed by the end of 2019. intended and if the resources provided are being utilised in the most cost effective manner. 5.5.2 The Ministry of The review of the SNP revealed well-documented Community Development, systems and procedures for the provision of quality Culture and the Arts meals to students, including measures to increase local agricultural content. The Committee in reviewing the Evaluation of the Transformation and Development programme identified several areas to improve the Centres (TDCs) and Export Centres Company Limited efficiency and contribute to a significant reduction in (ECCL) cost. The Ministry of Community Development, Culture and The Committee compiled a list of recommendations and the Arts monitored the Transformation and Development submitted the report to Cabinet. The Committee’s report Centres (TDCs) using Quarterly Financial Reports, was approved in November 2018. to ensure that monies were spent prudently, and in accordance with established restrictions articulated in
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This chapter examines the activities undertaken by the nation’s key social sector Ministries for fiscal 2019. The review of programmes in this chapter outlines the major achievements and activities of key social programmes under the purview of sector ministries and agencies, whose primary function is to address a range of social issues, and to promote sustainable human and social development. Table 6.1 lists the National Development Themes and Goals outlined in the National Development Strategy 2016-2030 (Vision 2030) that are relevant to the programmes reported on in this chapter. Table 6.I: National Development Themes and Goals
National Development Themes and Goals Theme I: Putting People First : Nurturing our Greatest Asset Goal 1 Our Society will be grounded in the principles of social justice Goal 2 Social Services Delivery will be improved to better serve the needs of vulnerable groups Goal 3 Citizens will have access to adequate and affordable housing Goal 4 The Healthcare System of Trinidad and Tobago will be sustainable and modern and deliver higher standards of healthcare Goal 5 The people of Trinidad and Tobago will be empowered to lead healthy lifestyles Goal 6 The family will be protected and supported Goal 7 Trinidad and Tobago will have a modern, relevant education and training system Theme II: Delivering Good Governance and Service Excellence Goal 1 Our governance approach will be based on principles of participation and inclusion Goal 3 Public Service Delivery will be customer-focussed Theme III: Improving Productivity Through Quality Infrastructure and Transport Goal 2 Our public utility system will be better managed with improved access for all Goal 4 Trinidad and Tobago will have a modern and well-maintained ICT system Theme IV: Building Globally Competitive Businesses Goal 2 A business environment that is conducive to entrepreneurship
In fiscal 2019, key social sector Ministries expended, in several cases, approximately between eighty percent (80%) to one hundred percent (100%) or more of their budgeted allocations. Table 6.II shows a comparison of estimates of expenditure and revised estimates of expenditure (i.e. recurrent expenditure) on social programmes and initiatives of key social sector Ministries and the Social Services Division of the Tobago House of Assembly for fiscal 2019. Appendix II also refers.
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CHAPTER 6: REVIEW OF SOCIAL PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES 2019 Table 6.II: Comparison of Estimates of Expenditure and Revised Estimates of Expenditure for Recurrent Social Programmes for Fiscal 2019, Key Social Sector Ministries and Key Social Services Divisions within the Tobago House of Assembly
REVISED % OF ESTIMATED ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE MINISTRY EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE FOR FOR 2019 (TTD) 2019 (TTD) 2019 2018
Ministry of Community Development, Culture and 221,146,290 183,916,700 83 69 the Arts Ministry of Education 448,781,000 449,656,560 100 97 Ministry of Health 745,700,000 658,703,800 88 82 Ministry of Housing & Urban Development 663,542,000 661,810,500 100 100 Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs 74,366,000 64,706,100 87 77 Ministry of Social Development and Family Services 4,800,295,595 4,989,560,000 104 101 Tobago House of Assembly 80,539,000 71,699,500 89 100 TOTAL 7,034,369,885 7,080,053,160
SOURCE: Figures supplied by the Budget Division, Ministry of Finance, September, 2019
Over the period 2014 to 2019, Government’s expenditure on major social safety net programmes averaged a little over TT$ 6 billion annually. Table 6.III outlines expenditure on these programmes over the 6-year period. The 2019 total estimated expenditure on these programmes represents approximately 80.5 % of total estimates for recurrent expenditure on social programmes for the fiscal 2019, which totalled approximately TT$ 8.8 billion.50 The Senior Citizens’ Pension recorded the highest expenditure during the period under review, with totals ranging from TT$2.4 billion in 2014 to TT$3.8 billion in 2019. The Government Assistance for Tertiary Expenses (GATE) Programme recorded the second highest expenditure with figures ranging between TT$ 434 million to TT$ 712 million. The lowest expenditure was recorded in 2018 and the highest in 2015. The Community- based Environment and Enhancement Programme (CEPEP) recorded the third highest expenditure during the six-year period. Figures for this programme ranged between TT$ 369 million, recorded in 2019 to TT$ 606 million, recorded in 2015.
50 Please see Appendix II for Total Allocations and Expenditures for Recurrent Social Programmes for Fiscal 2019
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Table 6.III: Actual Expenditure for Selected Programmes for the years 2014 -2018 and Revised Estimates of Expenditure for 2019
Revised Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Estimates of PROGRAMME Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Community-based Environment Protection & 532,557,459 606,200,000 531,587,765 450,000,000 447,997,789 369,613,280 Enhancement Programme (CEPEP) Disability Assistance Grant 371,682,763 379,506,550 516,847,841 523,754,942 513,471,887 566,190,000 (DAG) Government Assistance for 635,678,144 712,000,000 650,000,000 504,940,251 434,300,000 435,000,000 Tertiary Expenses (GATE) National Schools Dietary Services Limited (Trinidad) 258,660,000 250,000,000 235,500,000 200,000,000 203,301,570 224,200,000 (formerly School Nutrition Programme) On the Job Training (OJT) 307,025,030 308,000,000 347,820,000 228,083,000 175,895,662 243,984,726 Programme Public Assistance Grant 288,743,006 409,500,000 463,991,114 404,253,153 391,385,916 361,500,000 (PAG) Senior Citizens' Pension 2,434,803,838 2,861,470,500 3,688,326,325 3,506,374,482 3,553,245,345 3,853,000,000 (SCP) Food Support Programme (formerly Targetted 270,486,521 294,000,000 260,000,000 158,103,630 139,930,450 153,125,200 Conditional Cash Transfer Programme) Unemployment Relief 572,518,625 717,500,000 349,840,805 299,901,474 272,154,782 289,216,000 Programme (URP) TOTAL 5,672,155,386 6,538,177,050 7,043,913,850 6,275,410,932 6,131,683,401 6,495,829,206
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CHAPTER 6: REVIEW OF SOCIAL PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES 2019 Review of Social Programmes
This section provides a review of the social programmes implemented in fiscal 2019. The initiatives highlighted are reflective of ongoing and new social sector programmes. These Social Sector programmes aim to address a wide range of critical socio-economic, cultural and other pertinent issues including: ageing; community development and the arts; child protection; culture; disability affairs; education; employment and entrepreneurship; environmental protection; family support; gender issues; health care and services; housing; information technology; literacy; poverty reduction; skill development; social protection; and substance abuse. The programmes also seek to outline the ways in which they impact on sustainable human development.
Box 6.I: Ministries/Divisions highlighted in this chapter • Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (MALF) • Ministry of Communications • Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts (MCDCA) • Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) • Ministry of Education (MoE) • Office of the Prime Minister (Gender and Child Affairs) (OPM- GCA) • Ministry of Health (MoH) • Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MoHUD) • Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development (MLSED) • Ministry of National Security (MNS) • Ministry of Public Utilities (MPU) • Ministry of Public Administration (MPA) • Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MRDLG) • Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA) • Ministry of Social Development and Family Services (MSDFS)
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2. 1. 3. 4.
This programme initiative Thisis the reversing initiative programme geared towards HOME BOUND LIBRARY SERVICE FORESTRY INCENTIVE PROGRAMME defores of cycle simultaneously providing economic, social and environmental benefits. deliversThis services Initiative library to home citizensand unable to visit utilise public library services, with intention theirthe continuing stimulation of mental through reading. The Initiative caters pa aged.homes for the SERVICESVISUALLYTO IMPAIRED PERSONS USING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY This Initiative, delivered the National through andLibrary Information System Authority (NALI visually impaired persons towith skills assist tothem become independent. The initiativemajor objective the of is to offer services and technological access to information impaired.visually for the The objectives are as follow:
FISHERIES AND
CATIONS COMMUNI OF MINISTRY MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LAND LAND AGRICULTURE, OF MINISTRY
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76 ) students completed)76 students
benefitting over 300 (
six -
. March 2019: March
eventy were held periodwere the follows: as within
ACHIEVEMENTS ion at the National BuildingLibrary with attendees
One session at One HomeSt. Jude’s for Girls Two sessionsTwo at Women’s Prison One SessOne Maximumfrom Security Prison and the Port Spainof Prison
- - incarcerated and approximately persons 44 in persons rehabilitation centres Several Several OBORC programmes -
For the Fiscal 2019 ForFiscal the period, s and graduated the programme Forperiod the October 2018 to
centres remanded, and youth in Incarcerated, rehabilitation to 15 years in in to 15 years CATEGORY racy Skills Lite convicted adults BENEFICIARY need of Improved Improved of need Young Persons 12 Persons Young
clients towards
ject theaddresses eading andeading writing
INITIATIVE
Tothe information meet needs the of ratereducing recidivism the of To and support encourage the reading habits and learninglifelong all clients of institutions the in
information needs and behaviours clients of in the Women’s YOUTH LITERACY PROGRAMME ProgrammeThe Literacy designedYouth tothe impact was levelliteracy of persons r young with to theobjectiveimprove Programme is Thethe main of rateliteracy in Trinidad and Tobago through designthe and a programme of delivery effective of instruction. ONE BOOK ONE REHABILITATIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT (OBORC) The OBORC provides safe forums for the reading and positive discussion books. of The Pro Prison, Training Youth Centre, Maximum the Security Prison St. Jude’sand the Home for Girls. The Initiativethe overallobjectivesof are: challenges.
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9
OUTCOME Increased awarene pertinent nationalpertinent issues Increased reading and literacy levels students among ) Bend 7 women
and activities. Thereactivities.
based related book to the and
-
76 literacy 103 children, 7 men
on materialon (
6) author visits. ACHIEVEMENTS 65 displays 120 persons
by Michaelby Cozier.
A total ofA dialogueattendedthe sessions. participatedstudents in also were author and six ( author
tionally: Addi For2019, Fiscal focus of the this initiative on was traffickinghuman and incest. Forperiod the October to 2018 March 2019, read students ‘ Foot Bailey’
Adults CATEGORY Literacy trainingLiteracy Children, Youth, Youth in need of BENEFICIARY
Human
– Children
INITIATIVE HUMAN TRAFFICKING SESSIONS
– ed decisions towards society. a healthier ssist increasing ssist readingwith andlevels literacy among
CREATING, SAFEGUARDINGFOR TOOLS OUR CHILDREN The Creating, Safeguarding Tools for Our Trafficking Sessions are interactive dialogue sessions to provide aim They greater throughoutNALIS the network. reach to and are diverse audiences target geared towards publicraising awareness and the empowering citizenry to informmake ONE BOOK, MANY SCHOOLS LITERACY PROJECT This initiative is a reading and discussion programme where reads schoolcommunity the same bookthe same over the period. in Launched October the of 2017,programme aim the to is a students through the introduction the of work of localauthors.
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) – 117 One - from
across
the first
– a total of of a total over 200 200 over
- –
35 children benefited from
– ype medium. medium. ype of students 70 86 new registrants,
-
Fun OrientationFun Visits a total ive
38 schools primary – –
rectional institutions from NALIS established libraries in establishedNALIS libraries in
-
mpetition mpetition and also of became Portmembers the of
ACHIEVEMENTS for those infor those cor visit Skype Session took placevisit successfully at participated.
-
or Literacy IV Phase 417 interactions.
participated.
9) schools location of Libraries - TrinidadTobago and participated. Police Youth RegistrationClub Dr 1,427 infant 1 and 2 students 1,427 and 2 1 infant Reading f nine ( nine AnnualSpelling Bee Co supervised Tele Maximumthe Security Prison and the PublicArima Library. Incarcerated fathers encouragedwere to engage reading in theiractivities children Sk overwith the persons as as well Fathers’Single Association: BoyTalk participated this workshop. in Storytelling at the Paediatric Emergency Department Eric MedicalWilliams Sciences (EWMSC)Complex participatedchildren Children’sSpain Library. incarcerated father and his two(2) children initiative.this Co locations at Mt Hope/ Mt Lambert Gardens.and Beetham Tele Skype VisitsTele CarnivalWorkshop: A Celebrationof Our Culture ersons (75 children and 83 of their family 158 p ersons (75and 83 children their of members family partwere this exercise.of Characterat DayHeart Sacred School Girls’
For the Forperiod the October 2018 tofollowing March the 2019, engagementprogrammes wereNALIS: held by
groups Persons at all levels andlevels age CATEGORY BENEFICIARY round round - p all
INITIATIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CIVIC ANDCIVIC PROGRAMMES Civic and Community EngagementProgrammes are designed individualswith and communities in mind. programme Each intendedis to, other among things, increase literacy skills, reading promote the habit, open and develo minds citizens.
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11 OUTCOME ransformation A more diversified, knowledge intensive economy. Sustainable social t and social justice. rogrammes were rogrammes were p
160
persons.
ACHIEVEMENTS initiatives undertaken part as the were of - 5,958 For the period October 2018 to June 2019, 2019, June to 2018 October period the For conducted, training The following sub programme and the following achieved:was
–
Families, 25 years) Individuals Children (17 Communities, CATEGORY and Youth (18 (18 Youth and years and under) BENEFICIARY al skills, theseal skills,
day peoplelives of -
to -
INITIATIVE
ell as the facilitation difficultof conversations in viours that areviours that underpinningconsistent the with ocal communities. Suchserve programmes to assist
COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME This programme providesa platform for the dissemination of social, on information economic and otherand issues developments that impactupon day the in l individuals and groups, in particular, to choicesmake the that improve their lives and communities. COMMUNITY MEDIATION SERVICES The initiatives implemented theby Community Mediation Services Division are intended tothe encourage adoption of beha philosophy of mediation, restoration and peace building. Theseinclude conflict initiatives peer mediation, managementtraining, leadership skills development, anger management, communication and interperson otherare among programmes are specially designedwhich particularaccording the of organisationneeds to or the community. These initiatives are supported the practices by social of and other therapeutic mediation, interventionswork as w communities and special interestgroups.
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l during this attended meetings.
e has been an 11.5%growth in Parental
ACHIEVEMENTS
Interactions between Parents and Teenagers
seven (47) Parental GroupMeetings Support were -
Care . - risk YouthRole of Detention and the Juvenile Institutions
- Five and hundred nineteen (519) persons Forty held Dealing Grief with Self Dealing with Adult Children Adult Dealing with Positive At andCourt the System Health andHealth Wellness Sibling RivalrySibling Parenting in Parenting the of TechnologyAge Teen/Parent Relationship Personality Types Identifying BehaviouralIdentifying Issues
The topics discussed included: Two (2) new ParentalSupport Groups commenced in Couva fiscal. fiscal. Consequently, ther membership. Group Support For the period October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 October period the For and at the Tranquility Government Primary Schoo Additionally, all Parental Support broughttogether Groups for were (4)four to addressworkshops critical issues affectedwhich parenting effectiveness.
Families/ Families/ Communities CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
ions.
r and agencies,ministries threatening and supportive -
INITIATIVE
; and experience enhanced quality life in their family of communities. are equipped information with and skills to improve confidencetheir and parenting; competence in access supportand develop skills coping and mechanisms in a non environment
Parental Support Groups
Under this initiative parents and grandparents: MembershipParental the Support in Members voluntary. is clientscomprise from mediation and social work interventions, referrals from othe public. provide groups the These of asandtherapy members members are allowed a secure space to enhance their parenting skills;seek support, out and supportiveinformation relationships to cope and better domestic manage situat
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on
(Community Police -
related to Peer Mediation
benefitting approximately 3,100
ACHIEVEMENTS
at the at the institutions:following
ce the of GeneralAttorney three (43) OutreachSessions - Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Unemployment Relief Programme Secretariat) Offi Esperanza Presbyterian School Blanchisseuse Secondary School Maraval R.C. School Gasparillo Secondary School Five Rivers TIA Intervention Vishnu Boys’ College Nazarene Church Youth Group Couva Talparo Regional Corporation rkshops/Seminars on issues related to peacefulconflict
- Wo resolution, anger management, and stress management were delivered ------bullying, abuse, family violence, community violence, school andviolence, parenting distributed.were and Parenting conducted,were participants. - Forty Approximately 3,000 brochures, pamphlets and booklets
For the period October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 October period the For
CATEGORY General public BENEFICIARY
how
INITIATIVE
their Programme peculiar the needs, so that
Public Educationand Sensitization
The and public education activities awareness are designed to effectivefacilitate interaction communities across thewith and discussionscountry stakeholdersin engage various with to understand Thesepublic andthealso educate inform of the initiatives benefits of the processmediation in general and the services offered through the Community Mediation Centresand can bethey accessed. would remain relevantand realistic.
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the the
-
at the at the at the at the at the at the at the
at the Mt. and were l Secondary l Secondary at the Cunupia training - urriculum Brazi
fifteen (15) of this this (15) of fifteen
.
seven (37) students students seven (37) - three (33) students three (33) students -
. with
the Curriculum the Curriculum ) students entered) students the
6 8 thirty 1 019:
( .
and thirty
and can successfullyand can support the
six with
- .
e Secondary School were installed as Peer as installed were Mediators the at and thirty (30) students were students and (30) thirty installed
ACHIEVEMENTS of St. Jude’s entered Jude’s Peer Mediation the St. of
. ve (5) completed the Curriculum persons entered and completed the Train condary School
from the following schools: All fi four (24) students completed the C seven (27) Institutional AssessmentReadiness and Sangre Grand - - three (33) the Curriculum completed students nine (39)nine completed students the Curriculum
- - one (61) one eight (58) benefitted students re from - - ol santville Governmentsantville Secondary School (17); Grande Sangre installedPeer as Mediators. peer in programme mediation thirteen (13) selected schools. Five (5) residents programme. Forty (40) completed students the Curriculum Government High School installed as Peer Mediators Twenty Toco High Government School.students All installedwere as Peer Mediators Valencia Secondary School. Government Secondary School (7); and Tranquillity Government Secondary School (12). One hundred andeighty programme Scho Sixty Twenty instruments were completed Tranquility Government Primary School totalbeing installedas Peer Mediators Fifty as Peer Mediators Nineteen(19) completed students Hope School Secondary were installed as Peer Mediators Thirty Fourteen (14) students Thirty Peer been implementedhas mediation seven in (7) Institutions TrainerProgramme to become Facilitators and Coordinators. following following schools: Valencia Government Secondary School (22); Plea Pleasantville Se
For the Forperiod the October 2 2018 June to
CATEGORY Youth (betweenYouth 18 and 27 years) 18 and BENEFICIARY
Civic ing social ing policy areas:
INITIATIVE
ad and Tobago. National Security: Youth Development:Youth Encourage Encourage Youth to become Leaders in their communities exposing by to them training in Responsibility Promote theand encourage participation the of inyouth all aspects of sustainable development of Trinid causes of addressingthe by Confront youth crime andrisks for crime factors e.g. at the violence neighbourhood and family parenting, personal, levels.
Peer Mediation Programme
This contributes initiative to the follow
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-
d.
at the various
e
four (1,464) clients seven (4,527) clients
- -
were served Parenting Agreement
- parenting Pogramme - one (791) Civilcasesand Family Parenting?
- - :
nine (29) parentsand 9 (20 females nine -
; ACHIEVEMENTS the new Co
– What is Co What is Separations and Emotions of Impact Communication Styles in Co Effect of of Effect Conflict on Children Visitation ControlRestoring Parentingin Consistency and Maintenanc Drafting the Drafting Co Evaluation and Graduation (135and cases) Civil 656 Family
– – – – – – – – – parenting Relationships parenting , twenty , 2
two (22) clients were served via the Mobile Mobile were (22) thetwo via clients served - ty Session 1 Session Session 3
Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9
benefitted this from initiative.
Centres ; One thousand, four hundredand sixty received counselling Twen MediationUnit as follows Six (6)Six Civiland Family intake matters: One (1) client received counselling: Four thousand, five hundred and twenty Seven hundred andninety were managed; Three Three hundred and four (304) cases were mediate (1,958 males and 2,569 females) females) 2,569 and males (1,958
For the Forperiod the October 2018 to 2019 June following the achievements recordedwere Programme: the under DivisionAdditionally, the its elementof toworked develop a new Social Work Practice As at June 2019: As at June 2019 males) This consisted initiative three of comprising (3) (9) modules nine sessions:
Families, Families, Individuals Individuals Communities, Communities, CATEGORY Parents, Children BENEFICIARY
referrals - equesting family.
referred in classifiedmatters as civil - INITIATIVE nced inMay 2019. her as her partners to children raisetheir
referrals, in classifiedmatters civil as or parenting project enhances competenciesthe of
- - parenting Programme parenting referred or Court referred - -
Mediationand Work Social Intervention Cases Programme Mobile Mediation Unit Co
This programme offers mediation and social services towork clients presented at Mediation through Centres, self This initiative provides mediation and social services work to communitiesclients in throughoutTrinidad r assistance through the Mobile Mediation Unit. couldClients be self in ornature. family This initiative commenced inJune 2019. toget parents to work separationafter or divorce. For both parents, this means a having clear roles, new understanding their shared rights, of responsibilities, children, their former themselves and their partners. This initiative comme The Co or Court
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16 reliant and - OUTCOME Self Improved community leadership. sustainable communities. - to to
three three three under under
) projects rovided for benefitted a total in 234 communities nine (139 nine -
one (341) programmes -
two and hundred thirty
were also p were rty thirty ) projects implemented ) projects implemented
four (324 - ACHIEVEMENTS persons.
in communitiesin throughout the country; Approximately 2,589 benefitted persons from ) projects under the under ERRAG projects and ) one hundred hundred and one
three hundred and fo
.
19,416 2019: ficant decrease in the amount of fundsof releaseddecreaseficant amount the to in this MRRG.
hundred (300 hundred and twenty Financial Financial and technical assistance providedwere for the completion of improve rural community infrastructure, provide relief applicants have sufferedwho disaster and a assist natural deserving individuals renovation in to their homes and theirof improvement living conditions. This ofnumber the Financial and technical assistance
As at June 2019, were conducted approximately, 9,536 benefitted. persons 2019, June 2018 to October period the For four (234)were programmes implemented acrosscountry. the the programme The signi Programme programmesaffectednumber of the submitted for approval implementation. andactual As at June
based - Vulnerable families andfamilies communities organisations Communities CATEGORY BENEFICIARY Community able
Limited (NCSHL) is
platform to address the
based production of goods and and goods of production based -
INITIATIVE ucture Development Projects.
til August/September. The overall objectives
owned enterprise that addressespoverty alleviation - Provide support. domestic Generate self and wage employment opportunities. Allow for more effective use of scarceof financialeffective use for more Allow resources. velopment. velopment.
3. 2. 1. This Programme provides of in a training variety market COMMUNITY EDUCATION (SHORTSKILLS TRAINING) PROGRAMME gearedskills towards home andservices employment generation. Training is conducted basicat bothand the advanced This levels. annual programme usually starts in March/April and continues for a duration of six months un GOOD GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Thisinitiative providesa training competencies community voluntary leaders. of to Itaims reinforce the essentialelements of group leadership and group management, at while the same bringing time to the fore new knowledge and experiences and promote growth that de NATIONAL COMMISSION HELPFOR SELF The National Commission Help for Self a state and community empowermentthrough the distribution of Minor Repairs and Reconstruction Grants (MRRG), RepairEmergency and Reconstruction GrantsAssistance (ERRAG) and Infrastr of the programmethe areof to:
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17 reliant and - OUTCOME Development of andthe Creative IndustriesCultural Self sustainable communities.
run from
will will for addition to the
, which
time employment. (in the areas dance, the of (in -
four (274) trainingwere classes 307) tutors -
two (92) persons were persons shortlisted (92) to two - ACHIEVEMENTS five five (135) communities. - ninety for communities participatingfor communities in folk d October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 d October
Fifty (50) applicantswere approved database (16follows as females, 18 5 culturalmales, groups/organizations and 11 creative/artistic works). cipate in the developmental workshops Three hundredThree and seven ( dramadrumming, and partmusic) gained Two and hundred seventy conducted presentations/theatre in performances in approximately one hundred and thirty Approximately seven thousand, six hundred and eighty (7,680) (families persons and communities) were beneficiariesunder the PMBVTC.
For the Forperio the As at June 2019, parti 2019. July to June of period the 2019, For fiscal following the achievedwas under programme: the
creative and CATEGORY Cultural groups Children, Youth Men and Women BENEFICIARY and Communities and organizations, artistic individuals
y, promote promote y,
lopment, andCulture the
Registry of Artists and INITIATIVE
rts the professional the rts development nationalsof
e and expertise to professionalsupcoming in the ORING BYORING MASTERSTHE
NATIONAL REGISTRY OFAND ARTISTS CULTURAL WORKERS The National WorkersCultural establishedwas by the governmentof Trinidad and Tobago,a requirement as of CARICOM countries thatare signatories Economic to the Partnership Agreement(EPA) the Europeanwith (EU). Union. This suppoinitiative theand Cultural Creative Tobago Trinidadof and within Industries. expanding searchable Its database featuring a creativity in variety of fields, a usefulresource is and tool the of Ministry of Community Deve (MCDCA).Arts public Other and private sector stakeholders, locally, regionally and internationally also benefitfrom public database. access to the MENT The by Mentoring the Masters programme the is flagship project of National and Registry Cultural the Artists of Workers. This mentorship workshopaims series to honour the contributions cultural of icons as they pass their on knowledg andCreative Cultural Industries. The projectas serves a strategy for succession planning, as as heritagewell preservation. PRIMEMINISTER’S BEST VILLAGE TROPHY COMPETITION (PMBVTC) Minister’sPrime The BestTrophy Village Competition is designed communities; to partner to identifwith programmesand implement and projects, preserving whilst through Traditional competition between Art Folk communities.
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18 reliant and reliant and - - OUTCOME An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable Self Self sustainable communities. sustainable communities.
Drug
enrolled
) students students )
five (285 five - initiative under initiative the
programme.
communities were 24 years); 43 males and 33 33 and 43 males 24 years); - e (5) e ADAPP (14 years and under); 27 males and and 27 males under); and years (14 , a total of eight (8) persons, (6 a(8) total eightof , persons, (6
fiv Project Alert benefitted counselling. from five attended females (65) the - youth (15
ACHIEVEMENTS children twoand eighty hundred
) 58
six (76) six -
eight ( -
Symposium held under the the sameDuring period 2 females) and males Approximately Approximately benefitted the from (ADAPP). Additionally, sixty Fifty Seventy females 31 females
in the programme. As at June 2019, students from The programmesfollowing were undertaken by the Division of WellnessHealth, and Family Developmentduring Fiscal 2018/2019: 2019: June to 2018 October period the For
Communities Communities CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
-
e steel bande steel substance abuse
INITIATIVE ion and training.
mproved mproved health service delivery and social Increase Music amongLiteracy th Aid the developmentAid cultural of industries through a cadrecreating of formusicians future; the community; Expose bandssteel and artistic community organizations to other instruments;and Support bandssteel and artistic community organizations capacity for self in building sustainability.
2. 1. 4. 3. Alcoholand Drug Abuse PreventionProgramme (ADAPP)
MUSIC SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITY theThe ProgrammeCommunity Schools in Music has the objectives:following DIVISION OF HEALTH, WELLNESSAND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY) This programme responsibleis for providing demand drug Tobago.reduction in mandated Itis deliver to awarenessprevention at schools level community and at the a onwith focus educat ofThe Health, Division Wellness and Family Development, seeks to be integrated an spearheading entity the THA’s for thrust i development.
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MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY COMMUNITY OF MINISTRY FAMILY AND WELLNESS HEALTH, OF DIVISION
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- and were were
private eight (8) (8) eight
were referred.were and
one (41) clients
-
were and a total mediated were
forty were conducted.were
four (34) caregivers four (4) Senior Activity Centres - assisted through the counselling throughand the assisted five (85) cases
19 to June 2019: June 19 to approximately one hundredand eighty - ACHIEVEMENTS thirty
eighty
, . 5) workshops (1
fiscal period,fiscal
employment for The GAPP providedfor care During the same period, A totalof and one hundred nine (109) new cases up and running. Where and up running. centres two the of are under receivesentities but subvention the Division. from of fifteen Additionally supervisors
For the Forperiod the October 20 2019: June to 2018 October period the For During the
onewere (181) clients intervention services.
Families Communities CATEGORY Senior Citizens BENEFICIARY utes
threatening environment. - INITIATIVE
term care.term Golden Apple Adolescent Partnership Programmes (GAPP) - Community Mediation Programme) Childrenand Family Unit Services
This programme, delivered under Unitdesignedis Aging the theto meet social needs of the elderly Tobago,in through long This programme servesas the facilitation and empowerment individuals,of and groups communities resolving by disp through inmediation a non This established unite was to the economic and promote social families, of wellbeing children, individuals and communities.
ASSEMBLY) OF HOUSE (TOBAGO DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FAMILY FAMILY AND WELLNESS HEALTH, OF DIVISION
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20 OUTCOME An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable. Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable.
d five
n their their n three (23) three (23) - out ofout the twenty benefitted from the
three (3) three
, witha total (9) nine of can independentlycan sig society.
initiative,
in need of social need of assistance, receivein
: ated the in 2019 National Editionthe of ACHIEVEMENTS benefitted the ELDAMO from Bus Service. six (6) students
five (85) clients -
have have successfully left the programme, back went to their Narcotics Anonymous servicing and repairs were also done for fifteen(15) 2019 period fiscal A total number A oftotal thirty number (30) students and clients. Eight (8) clients centre. Eighty visitsfield Provision disability aids/equipmentof to (30) thirty clients names, ofStudents All the Technical Vocational Centre successfully participated in Specialthe OlympicsTobago at Games ParkShaw where capturedthey Medals: seven (7) six (6) Gold, Silver and ten (10) Bronze). alsoThey particip Special Olympics GamesTrinidad Medals: 2 Gold, Silver 3 and 4 Bronze. Additionally,
During the During period October 20182019:June to For the For the Under the reintegratedjobs and have back into (5) clients
64 - fficer as Families and as a Substance have been have livelihood. Government consequence certified a by Persons 18 Persons CATEGORY unable to unable earn a Abusers andAbusers their years of age who BENEFICIARY medical o having a having disability
with Mentalwith
provision of disability
INITIATIVE
tics Anonymoustics
Promotion of the family, financial, social/welfare and services other opportunitiesfor PWDs; in disabilityEngaging research and needs assessments aids/equipment, programmes and activities towards mobility, inclusion full and empowerment PWDsof thePromotion of right, abilities and concerns of PWDs. Facilitating the direct Narco
1. 2. 3. 4. Technical Vocation Centre for Persons Retardation (TECVOC) Tobago Rehabilitation Programme (TREC) vities in collaboration with key stakeholders. The
-
The Disability UnitAffairs Division the of of Health, andWellness Family Developmentis dedicated to the inclusion and empowerment Persons of Disabilitieswith (PWDs) implementation targeted through of programs and acti Objectives Unit of the include: Theintends to provideUnit substance the misusers with knowledge and to skills rebuild lives and their to successfully citizens,productive as society into mainstream reintegrate using a structured client centred program a within supported environment.
ASSEMBLY) OF HOUSE (TOBAGO DIVISION OF HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT FAMILY AND WELLNESS HEALTH, OF DIVISION
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145) 145) attended
attending five (
- total of two total of two 16, benefitted - , a attended the Men from Interventions
300 men 130) women 130) (
received support from the benefitted
between the 14 ages
: ACHIEVEMENTS
one hundred and thirty ts.
five (25) students - 2019 period fiscal house clienhouse -
Children and Family Unit. hundredand ten (210) students from the Social the Interventionfrom Programme, 15 with completing the programme. UnderMIC, the YTEPP andProgramme CCC in Twenty under the the under Community Programme. Two hundred and fifty (250) young men young (250) fifty and hundred Two Approximately Domesticthe Violence and Women EmpowermentProgramme. One hundred and five (105)men Empowerment as Programme and as well conferences held. Theserved Gender and Department forty one hundred
For the For the
CATEGORY Victims of Victims of Violence BENEFICIARY
TEC) -
isation and Violence and
The Women’s Economic
– INITIATIVE
TEC) a Domestic is Violence operatedShelter -
Provide to shelter women and their children who experience domestic violence theirin homes; related issues. Establish Intervention a crisis andHotline; to the Sensitise publicabout Domestic
Domestic Violence Project and Technological Empowerment (WE Centre
2. 3. 1.
EconomicTheTechnological Women’s Empowerment and (WECentre the by Gender UnitAffairs the of Division of Health, andWellness Family Development. The project to aims through sensit and families womenempower access to shelter and safety. Theto shelter Programme’s and access safety. objectives are to:
ASSEMBLY) OF
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (TOBAGO HOUSE HOUSE (TOBAGO DEVELOPMENT FAMILY DIVISION OF HEALTH, WELLNESS AND AND WELLNESS HEALTH, OF DIVISION
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22 OUTCOME
ere w
adolescent mothers
35 ) (
five -
are employednow gainfully
ACHIEVEMENTS returned to schoolto complete their secondary thirty
students
students
) 10 ) 6
Approximately registered under Programme and the benefitted from lectures/classes in Parenting Education, Cosmetology, Family Planning and Sewing. ( Ten Six ( Six education.
During the period October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 October period the During
Mothers Adolescent CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
generational poverty -
acy and Sewing. The o equip them technicalwith INITIATIVE natal childcare. -
Educational programme which provides the necessaryprovidesEducationalprogramme which Programme AdolescentFor Mothers (PAM)
regnancy.
ProgrammeThe for Adolescent a Mothersdevelopmental is and supportsystems for adolescent andmothers babies. their The programme assists adolescent are schoolmothers who continuing of dropouts acquireskills the mothering, while education.their Italso seeks t a as skills employment. of means The intended programme is to decrease repeatednumber of the pregnancies among young andwomen breakcycle the inter of which may emerge among the targetgroup due to early p componentsThe programme include in Lifetraining Management, Moral/Spiritual Education, Parenting Education, Childcare, Mathematics, English Language and Social Technical Studies. skills include: Cosmetology, Food Computerand Nutrition, Liter Programme also providescounselling, day care sevices and in pretraining post
ASSEMBLY) OF HOUSE (TOBAGO DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FAMILY FAMILY AND WELLNESS HEALTH, OF DIVISION
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23 OUTCOME
An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable. .
unting tounting a total
amo
received building materials clothing and food.
31 grants Two Five Thousand Hundred - received counselling. ) persons
:
ACHIEVEMENTS were providedwere with
: eight (48)eight received persons rentalassistance - one (91) persons four (34) benefitted persons the from medical - - forty 2019 period fiscal 2019 fiscal Ninety (6)Six persons assistance services. Additionally, twelve (12 Thirty and Two Hundred and Thirty
For the For the The distributed a total Programme of of ($232,500). dollars For the
lnerable Vu families andfamilies communities CATEGORY BENEFICIARY -
business -
INITIATIVE empowerment, entrepreneurship and self -
ocial services delivery system. The Unit also
p the pvulnerable the and disadvantaged marketablewith
Community Social UnitServices Realisation and Economic Achievement Project (REACH) Promote self skills. Reduce unemployment, underand employment dependency in communities the Encourage establishmentof micro
Equi sufficiency. sufficiency. -
Theprogrammethis objectivesof are to: 1. 3. 4.
isThis Unit charged the responsibility with to enhance the quality life of for clients through increased access to an effective s endeavours environment to provideto supportive for clients a resolveeffectively individual, group and family problems, as as, well facilitateempowerment the clients its of for sustained self 2.
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24 OUTCOME A Clean, Green,A andSafe Serene Tobago
ation ofation plastic were collected. were
July 2019: July
– ACHIEVEMENTS ree (8,793) green environ bags th - The LEP engaged in a recycling initiative (separ bottles) plastic from bottles These 2019.collectedApril, were either environin green or bags plastic bags.recycling Two Hundred Six Thousand, and(2,613) Thirteen plastic recycling bags and eight thousand, seven hundred and ninety
For the Forfiscalperiod the April
CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
r to
The programme inworks
. sustainability persons of (mostly - INITIATIVE of Infrastructure,of Quarriesand the Eradication Programme (LEP)
Litter Litter
The designedprogramme was a as social aimed mechanism at enhancing the self women) are atwho risk. This programme pridesitself on being premierthe provider of eradicating alllitter in orde unison the Publicwith Health byDepartment assisting in the cleaning in and around communal bins a on daily basis, and the Divisionwith theEnvironment assisting by eradicating by team’ ‘cutting litters,visible suchplastic as and glass bottles, tins, boxesetc. execute the execute TobagoAssembly’s, a Clean, vision of of House and Serene TobagoGreen, Safe
ASSEMBLY) OF HOUSE
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (TOBAGO (TOBAGO DEVELOPMENT FAMILY DIVISION OF HEALTH, WELLNESS AND AND WELLNESS HEALTH, OF DIVISION
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developed, - 25 educated, - OUTCOME well qualified cadre of citizens A well
four - 9,433) 9,433) ( three - three (8,253) - compliance students. of
- the University of the West Indies University the of the
ed and fifty Four thousand and thirtyFour the following recorded was the the under
; ACHIEVEMENTS March 2019: December 2018:December
– – : June 2019: 2019: June
– 2019 period, 2019 period,
ng and Grants and ng Grants collectedAdministration Division over Open Campus, UWI St. Augustine and the University
– he Fundi Six (6) new programmes from from programmes (6) new Six (UWI) of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) were approved for funding under under funding for approved were (UTT) Tobago and Trinidad of GATE alignment in thewith development national needs of Trinidad and Tobago. January 2019 2019 January April 2019 students benefittedstudents T October 2018 2018 October Nine thousand, four hundredand thirty
2.6 dollars due refunds in million to non students benefittedstudents Eight thousand, two hundr benefitted;students
Additionally, For the fiscal Forfiscal the GATE Programme
-
level level (TLIs) Institutions Students of of Students public, pre and regional and regional undergraduate Tertiary Level programmes at CATEGORY approved private and postgraduate BENEFICIARY
nd Grantsnd
0,000 per month month per 0,000 lows:
st is st now in effectto
INITIATIVE
local and regional publicregional and privatelocaland
where the household income is $10,000 per month or or month per $10,000 is income household the where studentsless, be eligiblewill for 100% funding; lessbut than $30,000, be students will required to pay 25% tuition their of fees; or month per $30,000 is income household the where more, studentsbe requiredwill to pay 50% tuitionof fees. persons qualify and theirwho householdis income tuition of 25% receive will more, or month per $30,000 fees; persons qualifywho and their household income is less than $30,000 perreceive month, will 50%of tuition fees. where where the household income is above $1
undergraduate students are tofollows: as be funded
i. Postgraduate students are tofundedfol as be GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FOR TUITION EXPENSES (GATE) TheTuitionAssistance Government Expenses for Programme (GATE) the is Fundingmanaged by a Administration (FGAD) Division Ministry of the of Education. The Programme seeks to provide financial assistance, to covercost tuition fees, ofof the to citizens all qualified TrinidadTobago approved and pursuing level tertiary programmes at benefiting the programmefrom are required to complete a period service national of commensurate the value with of the grant. ii. institutions. Oninstitutions. completion their of studies, persons i. iii. ii. The implementation of a Means Te determine accessdetermine GATE to the Programme. U
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developed, - 26 educated, - OUTCOME well qualified cadre of citizens ofStudents undergraduate and levelpo stgraduate programmes A well
-
for :
: as follows: as follows:
n job positions. n
woand sixty hundred for students.
for students. for students.
the following the recordedwas the following the achievedwas , three (623)three traineeswere enrolled five (665)enrolled trainees in the - -
and aligned i to mentors ACHIEVEMENTS March2019: One hundredand sixteen December 2018:December T
– – June 2019: loans Sixty wereapproved
– June 2019: June December 2018:December
d and twenty – –
.
time Music Programme. -
October 2018 2018 October April 2019 students six (266)six loans wereapproved (116) loans were approved January 2019 2019 January
Six Six hundred and sixty HYPE programme New Initiatives Programme were introduced in the HYPE the in programme and aligned job in mentors positions. Small Repairs,Small Appliance and RefrigerationAir Conditioning Engine Repairs,and Small BridgingGap the Programme and Full hundre Six ProgrammesNew introduced :Community Skills Training Programme.
For the Forfiscalperiod the 2018/2019 2018 October For2018/2019 the period fiscal 2019 January
level level years Nationals Qualifying students of of students institutions of 16 and 25 16 and of tertiary level tertiary level Unemployed undergraduate programmes at CATEGORY and postgraduate between the agesbetween the BENEFICIARY
erience. OAN PROGRAMME on exp on - INITIATIVE ion, accommodation, airfare/transportation costs
aining is a nine (9) month programme (9) 80% a month nine is with aining
sequently increasing the national participatory rate in
HYPE Tr books. and HELPING YOU PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT (HYPE) basedtopractical work” It’s a on “learn and 20%theory. andmodel conductedmainly the training institution.with Trainees are also given the opportunity to visitjob on sites trips field to gain hands HIGHER EDUCATION L The Education Higher Loan Programme (HELP) was established aim of the with providing financial assistance to Tobagocitizens Trinidad desirouspursuing tertiary of of and education, by expanding equitable access to tertiary education and con qualifying students. The programme covers tertiary expenses as tuitsuch tertiary education. The programme offers a low interest a loanlow tertiary education.offers programme The accessiblefacility, at localcommercial banking institutions to
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developed, - 27 educated, - OUTCOME A well well qualified cadre of citizens
018, 59 59 018, eight (5,368) . seven (8,757) seven (8,757) - -
on lunches were December 2 December
March 2019 and 40 40 2019 and March nutrition education -
- two thousand, seven
June 2019. June
- conducted during this period
four (224) (224) four
2,798) participants one (141)one nutritioneducation - e following achieved:was ( -
ecipe standardisation. eight -
ACHIEVEMENTS
to students. . .
during this period for for period this during March 2019: March 2019: December 2018:December
with a with focus on the basics of healthy eating and the – –
This amounted to 4.4 million safe and nutritious million safe toThismeals 4.4 amounted June 2019: 2019: June
s, – onducted hundred and ninety 1.8 breakfast million meals and 2.6 milli served. One hundredand forty participants Overbreakfast 2.3 million meals and 3.4lunches million were served Nutritioneducation sessions, witha focus onthe basics of healthy eating and the promotionof localfoods, were c session ofpromotion local foods, were conducted during this period for eight thousand, seven and hundred fifty preparedbeing period. for the Quality Assurance and Officers Managers Zonal conducted routine tovisits contract kitchens to assistthem thewith execution of menus or r Independentrandom microbial oftesting food items, to ensure the that standards of food quality consistentwere and in requirements,samples40keeping with continued. were About periodtested 2018were for the October 2019 January period the for samples samples periodfor the 2019 April sessions , a with focus on the basics of healthy eating and the ofpromotion local foods, were for thousand, five and three sixty hundred participants 2.8 breakfast million meals and 4.1lunches million were served. Twoand twenty hundred
April 2019 Additionally: For the Forfiscalperiod the 2018/2019 th 2018 October January 2019 2019 January
Secondary Primary andPrimary CATEGORY School Students BENEFICIARY
status the of childneedy INITIATIVE
ey achieveey their a head startin quest for Further stimulate the agricultural sector by utilizing localproduce possible wherever the plan. in meal thereby enhancingthereby the child’s toand ability learn; Improve the nutritionalImprove the
1. 2.
academic excellence. NATIONAL SCHOOLS DIETARY SERVICES LIMITED: (SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME) The SchoolNutritionProgramme providesdeserving students throughoutTrinidad and Tobago breakfastandwith lunch to thensure that The provision of school meals contributes to 1/4 and 1/3 of child’sthe recommended allowances dietary for breakfastand respectively.lunch, The programme seeks to:
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28 OUTCOME
on
une 2019. une were enrolled
benefited from site site mentors. - risk trainees. ten thousand, three - mme (SNP)mme continued.
in Mayin and J
t and t retooling of itemsmenu to
two (162) trainees held job six (386)were trainees enrolled - - eight eight (158) trainees completed
four (354)four trainees - -
two (162)were trainees enrolled
four trainees (154) Cyclecompleted p Production commenced on October -
- Cro
–
ACHIEVEMENTS three (10,343) students -
March 2019: December 2018:December
. – – June 2019: June
– on February 22, 2019. 2019. 22, February on
ne hundred and sixty Success in guidance and at counselling of and fifty One hundred and sixty One hundred 17, 2018 in Canaan, Tobago. Tobago. Canaan, in 2018 17, hundredThree and fifty 5, 2019. April Construction and Crop Production positions New Programme in the MuST the in Programme and onaligned with Three hundredThree and eighty 169 One hundred andfifty in the MuST the in Programme. O Recipe testing and developmen be School servedNutrition the on Progra Research into the barriers, enablers, costs and nutritional quality lunchesof consumed children by primary attending schools in Trinidad conducted. was Institutional strengthening conductedwas in areas as such food safety and quantity food production.
2019 January periodFor 2018/2019:fiscal the Approximately hundred and forty theaccessing service. For the fiscal 2019 period following the achieved was under the MuST: 2018 October April 2019
ges ges
n within Schools Nationals Secondary Secondary Primary andPrimary andPrimary Unemployed CATEGORY Childre 17 and 50 years 17 and School Students between the a between the BENEFICIARY
INITIATIVE e is a “Work to Learn” programme programme to is e a Learn” “Work OL NUTRITION PROGRAMME
awareness and confidence in self socially -
SECTOR SKILLS TRAINING (MuST) -
The MuST Programm NATIONAL SCHOOLS DIETARY SERVICES LIMITED: (SCHO (Continued) MAXI SCHOOL TAXI TRANSPORT CONCESSIONAIRE SERVICE MULTI PROGRAMME designed for unemployedTobago Trinidad nationalsof and between the ages17 to 50 Theyears. programme seeks to develop self displaced citizens.
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29 OUTCOME A cadre qualityA of ingraduates Technical, Vocational Programmes.
seven
-
ated in the ated the in nduct a CNGnduct
time Programmes. -
seven (427) and thirty male -
19: ACHIEVEMENTS ructors in Equipment the Heavy Maintenance
March 2019: June 20
– s. –
June 2019: 2019: June
-
the 2018/2019 period: fiscal
In OctoberIn 2018, partnered NESC NP Ultra with Lubricants to the offer Fundamentals of HybridTechnology Programme at Pointthe Ste. Lisas, Madeleine, Debe and Woodford Lodge Campuse The Ministry of Education in partneredGuyana the NESCwith training to (10) offer for ten Technical Guyana’s of and Vocational inst and Repairs Diploma Programme. Thirteen (13) received students in Structural Welding training which offered was partnership in NESC with and Samuel the Jackson Prescod Technology of Institute in Barbados. (80) Eighty from employees Damus participLimited assessmentcompetency for Pipe and Fabrication Fitting that partnership offered was in NESC, Energy the the with ChamberTobago Trinidad of and and Methanex Limited. partnered toNESC CNG co NGC and ANSA with Installation and Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme at the Point Lisas Campus. Four hundred and twenty (37) female trainees(37) enrolledwere female Full in The of stock books provided prior to 2017/18 to be continued in at Primary, Secondaryuse and Special Education schools.
April 2019 2019 January For the Forfiscal2019 the achieved:following period the 2018 October During
60 years. 60 years. Secondary Unemployed CATEGORY the agesthe 16 and All PrimaryAll and School Students persons between between persons BENEFICIARY
INITIATIVE relevant training skills across Trinidad -
nd Tobago.nd The programme also seeks to develop, plan and
NATIONAL ENERGY SKILLS CENTRE (NESC) The provides NESC advanced Technical Vocationaltraining providesthat industry a execute trainingskills programmesleading to sustainable employment. TEXTBOOK RENTAL LOAN PROGRAMME Toprovide primary, secondary and special education schools (Government, Government Assisted and Private) the with required quantitiesand titles of textbooks and learning toall studentsmaterials ensure thethat are provided with tomeans access quality education.
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30 OUTCOME
a
, and three three in the
- e and e and five (75) coding kit kit coding -
and nine (9) ,
ere trained (33 teachers and 228
in total. in
Energy Nexus” (sixty Crime Scene Investigation” Crime primary schoolprimary students -
and – , were trained , in the us were Food
- successfully completed training in successfully completed training in );
primary school teachers ACHIEVEMENTS : “Patent Pending” (seventy “Water
: “Forensics members participated).members schools eme
11) Primary and Four (4) Secondary schools. four (24) - six (56) (56) six
- eight (58) secondary schoolstudents w - Term 2 Theme: 2 Term (fifty members participated Term 1 Th Term (63) participated); members Term 3 Theme
The Student Creativity InnovationThe Creativity CompetitionStudent launched was ( for Eleven Fifteen (15) technology technology for both teachers and students Science Club students were trained) One hundredand seventy (170) respectively; Twenty fifty pen)3Doodler graphic and QuirkBot the ( 3D of pen (a use STEM creative tool simple, for the field) whole secondary school teachers application technology; the of and
For the For2019 the : fiscal year the During 2019period fiscal activitiesfollowing the were completed:
13 -
years Secondary CATEGORY the ages 6 the of All PrimaryAll and School Students Students betweenStudents BENEFICIARY based - eaching
on inquiry and problem and inquiry on - ienceare topics encounteredin that INITIATIVE primary and secondaryprimary schoollevels as well
ST)
iSTEM Club iSTEM Teach Me
NATIONAL INSTITUTEHIGHER OFEDUCATION, RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NIHER The Teach Me initiative aims at improving the level of inTobago Trinidad building andcreativity by and strengthening capacities in Science Education. The project’s aimultimate is to strengthen students’ andmath science capabilities at the to as change students’ attitudesand dispositions towards (includingscience Energy Access, Food and Security Climate Change The iSTEM project Club academic provides support to instudents problematic sc classroom the engaging while in 21stmembers century to is foster students aim learning. Its in a attitude positive towards STEM. The provides environment Club the to cultivate students’ curiosity t and creativity while learning. tothem base their reasoning on evidence, and solve problems interactivevia and hands
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developed, . - 31 educated, - OUTCOME A well well qualified cadre of citizens
in the in the in the
:
enrolled enrolled in the
and the National three (1,573) were - six (2,266)six trainees were -
in the WeldersCertified the in
tion (CVQ)tion 41 and the National six (676) trainees
- the followingthe achieved was
hundred and sixty hundred - ACHIEVEMENTS in the Youth Training the in programme. rs Project (CWFP). (CWFP). Project rs June 2019: June
– in CVQ and 46 NEC theof Youth Training Programme. six (86)six were trainees enrolled - enrolled Eighty Two thousand, two and Fabricato Five and hundred ninety (590) trainees Youth TrainingYouth Programme. were Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) 41 Six Six hundred and seventy and threeOne hundred (103)were trainees enrolled Examination Council (NEC)Training Youth the of 46 Programme. Examination Council (NEC)Training Youth the of 46 Programme. Certified Welders and Fabricators Project(CWFP). One thousand, five hundred and seventy Five hundredand ninety (590) were persons enrolled Caribbean Vocational Qualifica enrolled
2019 January For the Forfiscal 2018/2019 the year October 2018: toDecember
of 15 and 35 15 and of “at risk” “at youth Young persons persons Young CATEGORY between the agesbetween the years particularlyyears BENEFICIARY driven driven -
of of training. The
served communities, by - satisfaction ofsatisfaction the demand
INITIATIVE
Sector support theby establishment a of competent
Increase in the number of young and at risk number of and at risk the Increaseyouth young in are and certified skilled that occupational areas in are demand; that in workforce leading to the for skilled labour;and Participation this programme in lead would to improvement in occupational competence, work andhabits of attitudes persons to enhanceyoung employability.their Increase in the number entrepreneurs.young
Youth Training Programme
terventions.
YOUTH TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME (YTEPP) This aims programme to provide technical and vocational trainingskills to preparefor employment graduates opportunities and articulation to levels higher unskilled at risk, andProgrammea of broadtargets category as under as unemployed well youth, and incorporate Skills Life and Entrepreneurial Training in thisThe of programmebenefits includes:
offering a suite courses of that are relevant, demand
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developed, . - 32 educated, - OUTCOME A well well qualified cadre of citizens for
:
five (235)were trainees enrolled -
the following the achievedwas
ACHIEVEMENTS June 2019: June December 2018:December
– – 19 fiscal 2018/2019 fiscal
Twoand thirty hundred Three and(303) three hundred trainees enrolledwere during periodthe Programme. the in Cycle 32 the Cycle of Retraining Programme.
During During 2018 October 20 January
, displaced Retrenched/ years of age CATEGORY underemployed persons up to 60 to up persons unemployed and BENEFICIARY -
t and self
enter the workforce;
- , in occupational, in areas that
INITIATIVE employment options. The programme - orce leading to the ofsatisfaction the demand
Increase in the number of displaced persons skilled and certified in occupational areas that are in demand, enabling them to re employmentopportunities and to articulation higher oflevels training. Sector support theby establishment a of competent workf for skilled labour;and Increase in the number of new businesses established. This programme a result will in skilled and certified trainedareasworkforce 26 and in skill able to access sustainable employmen
Retraining Programme rkplace.
This programme aims to provide training vocational skills and certification at Levels 1, 2 and 3 would enhance opportunities to access viable and lucrative employment and self theskillsalso equips persons requisite employability with employmentrequiredand to the maintain progress in wo The benefits of thisThe of programmebenefits include: It will alsoIt engender will improvementin work habits and displacedof to ability attitudes their persons to enhance inmanage a dynamic work environment.
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33 OUTCOME Reintegration into society
Improved Improved
were
, Forty (40) (40) Forty enrolled
) Carenage and Pt.
females
40 dget and dget awards based on on based awards
The MOU sponsorship sponsorship MOU The ee (3) ee ; and for $465M,for and the first forty ( forty g (MOU)g between YTEPP thr eived Proposal, bu Proposal,
of the of prepared).
; (31)
: : inclusive of ramme, at a rate.78% completion
ACHIEVEMENTS period the progthe
inmates, Thirty one
were enrolled at two locations in . fiscal fiscal
in the programme 90 )
(
19 period fiscal 2019 Memorandum of Understandin of Memorandum
olled Training in the twoTraining in skills the (Barbering and Braiding /Weaving) completedwas at Pt. Cumana and Carenage. A tranche of $176,273 was rec students and BPTT was developedand BPTT was ( agreement signedwas BPTTwith implementation plan were Cumana completed Graduateswere awarded Unit CVQ competencies displayed. Ninety enr
For the For20 the
-
18 - risk” orrisk” months of remaining sentencing undeserved communities Persons in “at Prison inmates who have 6 CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
beneficiaries through an served communities trained - this programme include new or
sure that participants are trained and INITIATIVE ave 6 to their 18 of sentence months business ventures operated by young young operatedbusinessby ventures economic circumstances among - -
BpTT/YTEPP Cosmetology Wheels on Rehabilitating InmatesthroughTraining and Retraining (RITTR) offense and recidivism amongst
-
enhanced micro This projectconductedis YTEPP on Cosmetology Limited's Mobileencourages persons Unit totheir start own businesses. The benefits of the persons personal in services sector increase and an in under in persons of number the and certified in theand certifiedBarbering in and Braiding and Weaving. It is expected increased that employment resulting in improved socio beneficiariesbe realised,will which in turn promote may personal in the growth services sector.
This project to enseeks certified, successfully reintegrate can upon society into release from prison and are less thus likely to reoffend. The this programmerate of the of social a reductionbenefit is in re The Inmates Rehabilitating Training through and Retraining (RITTR) intervention an is geared towards providing training to convicted inmates the with reducingof intent reoffending prison the all of and in andinmates recidivism targets institutions h who Training, and Skills, InformationLife Technology at Levels 2. 1 and inincrease the number graduatesof in sustainable employment(wage or after self) prison. release from remaining. Trainees in the 3 prison institutions are exposed to in 3training areas, Technicalnamely, and Vocational Skills
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34 OUTCOME
at ICT
at the at the in
Carenage located in
training for training enrolled
commenced
fifteen (15) fifteen
located in
Carenage and Point for Centres
in were in ICT.
ICT training.
eight (378) trainees were - training were enrolled two (342) trainees (342) two completed enrolled in enrolled
-
from Point Cumana and from were enrolled
seven (247) trainees following following achievedwas -
continued continued training
ACHIEVEMENTS
June 2019: June
persons persons December 2018:December
– ) persons –
seven (27) trainees
- Spain. five (35) persons - - undred and thirtyundred persons (130) of - entres located Tobago in Fernando. San and hirty entres located Fyzabad in and Arima. Sixty (60Sixty Forty (40) (40) Forty One h training. Port Three hundredThree and seventy enrolled in ICT training. Cumana. received certification. hundredThree and forty Thirty one (31) trainees Fifteen(15) were persons Twenty C training in ICT. T C Attendance Attendance was maintained at over 75%. Skills trainingSkills in Hydroponics commenced for participants. Twoand forty hundred ICT training. Twenty eight (28)completed trainees Fortytrainees (40) enrolled in programmes Carenage and Point Cumana
During the During 2019 fiscal year: 2018/2019 During fiscal the 2018 October nuary 2019 2019 Ja nuary
Communities CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
- hore,
sustaining sustaining -
based It is hydroponicssystem.
- INITIATIVE Based andProject/Initiatives Special – n feed the n community Hydroponics Project Reducing Food Insecurity One CommunityTime at a Community
This project Hyrdoponicstraining provides Bays in in Marabella. supplemented Itis teachingthe by of SkillsLife and Entrepreneurship Training to develop a self expected this project that the result cultivation in ofwould produce ca that model of a communityof model
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male male
- 35 to - OUTCOME nder inequality Facilitation of male discussions about behaviours, andattitudes gender relations Increased ofawareness ge and negative gender stereotypes Greater awareness understanding and existingof cultural/social norms gender which prevent women’s empowerment Knowledge or organisations which provide other and support for men services boys and
three three oping with with oping nt from the
five (745) men andboys (745) five men - ucted in Secondary Schools uctedin
cond
test questionnaire issued to was -
ACHIEVEMENTS test andtest post
- in four (4) sessions four in seven hundred and forty ance targets.ance One secondary One schoolshowed in increase knowledge in (3)areas and decrease thematic one. in 100% sessionsof workshop surpassed attendance their targets. Participant the of knowledge that correct agencies group of provide supportfor men and boys increased 36% by after the intervention. ofTwo the schools showed knowledge increase in two of the thematic areas covered and decrease two. in schoolTheshowed secondary last variableand increases decreases knowledge in for all themes. 62% participantsof plan to use what they lear workshop in theirworkshop in everyday lives. 75% of the 75%secondary school the of surpassedsessions their attend four (4) Barbershop Initiative workshops. Initiative Barbershop (4) four
r the period April to June 2019: June to April period the r
Of the fourOf (4) school secondary sessions conducted: Fo total of A emotions, and men and boys as role along models), with a facilitator totalfeedback form. ofA 166 questionnaires distributed,were but 97 only utilisable.were Achievements:Specific participated and structuredA pre participants at the workshops in schools thattested knowledge inchange 4 thematic areas (act a like man, c violence,
CATEGORY Males aged 14 years and olderyears BENEFICIARY that male -
to -
a setting for male a setting e
INITIATIVE
The programme also identifies organizations about behaviours,and attitudes negative gender
eate awareness of existingeate of awareness cultural/social gender
To increase awareness of andgender negative inequality gender stereotypes; Toa proactive to to encourage make commitment men gender equality at an individual and level; To cr norms norms which prevent women’s empowerment.
THE BARBERSHOPTHE INITIATIVE The programme, Barbershop Initiative commenced inwhich 2018, toApril creat aims discussions stereotypes. provide support and other services for men and boys. boys. and men for services other and support provide Objectives include: 2. 3. 1.
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36 OUTCOME Holistic development of inchildren Community Residences Reduction the in oflevels Domestic Violence
st nine (749) (749) nine - May 2019 and 2019 and May
th
een trainedeen
July 2019. 2019. July
ACHIEVEMENTS st
a total sevenof hundred and forty 23 have caregivers b 23 have caregivers been trained
ohort 3 commenced 17 3 commenced held: C ohort were were captured. were
19.
3 Cohort For 2019: Fiscal Two Cohorts Cohort4 commenced 1 classes, All and practicum examinations been completed.have Administrative processes to the determine graduates are currently Theunderway. graduation date tentatively is scheduled for 1 recruitmentSince occurs graduation, after number the and percentage of employed graduates in the Community Residences is to beyet determined. FiscalDuring 2019, client reports November 20 November Cohort 4 Cohort
Violence Domestic Domestic Victims of Victims of Residences Children in Children in Community CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
h and obago; ff of the homes the of ff
based policy and programme programme and policy based - The of aim the practicum tois trusted source.
INITIATIVE he he final being conductedweeks at
COHORT II
– istorical data, trendand analyses other statistical ral Registry Domestic on Violence aims to provide
Improve communication/collaboration among Provide efficient a more effectiveand of method domesticmonitoring violence Trinidadin and T Reduce duplication of service and delivery costs by practitionersinforming all agencies of involved a case with study; Enable the early identification of needs, timely responses and effective interventionholistic strategiesthrough the of h review development; and practitioners, providing by access to historical data/information a from reporting tools; Enhance effective evidenced
RESIDENCES (TTRNA) contractedwas by the OPM to train a poolof persons as Caregivers to promote the growt children Community developmentof in Residences (CRs). It to ensureaims availability the adequately of trained providers to care a sustainable for children, in manner. The coversprogramme both theoreticaland practical sessions, with training in t Community Residences. expose students to the situations in Community Residences and provideopportunitiesapplication for the information of learnt. Thisand skills serve sta towill assist to improve developmentalto improve outcomes in for children their care.
CARING FOR CHILDREN IN INSTITUTIONAL TrinidadThe Tobago and Nurses Registered Association CENTRAL REGISTRY ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Cent a centralised location to capture reports domestic on violence relevantagencies.from objectives Its are to:
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37 OUTCOME Increased andawareness education on rightschildren’s and responsibilities
An hildren’s
nted to their entire American C -
rticipating school were
Tobago) comparison to in eighteen (18) ACHIEVEMENTS five (45)five children attended Child Rights the Creative TutorialCreative certified and became Child as
-
; and their inputand ; their in developingsought the was IIN tober 2018 to March 2019: March to 2018 tober nd adultsnd were taught children’s rights and (IIN)
Strategic Plan.Strategic Sixteen (16)Sixteen from schools Trinidad, (2) community two Tobago from (4) residences and four attended Child schools the Rights Workshop and Creative Tutorial. 2019. 21, November ending year one for Ambassadors Rights Although slightly having less participants than the previous (20) schools (47year a cycle ambassadors);total twenty of this participated, from (4 lastschools (3 Tobago. of year, from which were Four (4) schools childrenwith disabilitieswith participated, this cohortpermitting childrenof to their access and teach peers. to schools neighbouring went andto communities bring children’s of awareness rights and responsibilities. approximate totalthousand five seven hundredof (7,500) children a responsibilities using creative arts. Child Ambassadors alsowere invited to participate in events throughoutthe year: Ambassadors selected to be and were Child Adolescent Correspondents for Inter the Institute In total,In forty and Workshop The Child pa each Ambassadors from their toasked children teach using creative arts rights and a take video and/or picturesof their presentation. Each school was toasked indicate the number that students of reachedwere through presentation.the Mostschools prese schoolpopulation during assembly and of schools the many
For the Forperiod the Oc
public Children and CATEGORY members of members the BENEFICIARY
platform toon out speak platform INITIATIVE
TS AMBASSADORSTS PROGRAMME
o educate childreno educate the on United Nations Convention on To empower students aTo empower with the Rights of the the Child and its torelevance their lives; To children equip creativewith arts skills that can be used to educate peers their and adults aboutchild rights; that issues affect thatthem may be toused inform policy; and To increase public awareness ofrole the on and function Child the of arm Affairs the ofOffice The Prime Minister. T
provide a platform upon which children areprovide children upon platform ambassadors which fora in rights their keeping the United Nationswith Convention Rights of the on the Child (UNCRC). 3. 4. 2. 1. CHILD RIGH The Rights Child Ambassadors Programme (CRA) seeks to Objectives include:
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38 OUTCOME ensed CR ensed Reduction acts in Domesticof Violence Enhanced quality careof provided to inchildren Community Residences. Progress towards attainmentthe of lic status.
persons.)
three (743) three (743) -
nine (489)nine persons benefitted from this benefitted from -
as follows:(1 child, 25
during the period;during the
ACHIEVEMENTS nine (489)nine children - four hundred and eighty
. Approximately twoand nineteen (219) hundred persons reported domestic violence incidents Additionally, requested information. hundred Seven and forty young persons, 163 women, 3 men and 27 older and 3 men 163 women, persons, young client calls were followed up
For the period October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 October period the For at MarchAs 2019, assessment an report completed andwas four hundred and eighty initiative
esidences R Community All victimsAll of years living in CATEGORY BENEFICIARY Children to up 18 domestic violence
are food, food, are SAVE. ItsSAVE. - HOTLINE
INITIATIVE (PAYMENT CHILDPER SYSTEM)
– to deal with issues.to dealwith
ce; based public education and through violence the differentupkeep costapplicable to bracket. each
- Reduce the incidence violent related of acts to domestic violen Provide and supportfor victims perpetrators violence; of Provide a facility for anyone to access help in a situation crisis; of Facilitate the collection of data, can bewhich analysed for informing the development policies,of programmes and projects Enhance the quality of care provided to at children Community Residences Aid in the attainment in the Aid licencedof of CRs. status SIDENCES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY RE involvesThisthe System GoRTT financial providing assistance to the meet directand a certain percentage of the in Community Residences living children indirect of needs and(CRs) State Residences. The directneeds based various brackets the age on into childrenwhich the fall with a clothing, schooling,clothing, medical care and transportation, whilst indirectthe needs being are psychosocialmet care, administration, utilities, building and fixtures. Payments are 2. Objectives initiative the of are to: 1.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Violence UnitDomestic toworks reduceofincidence the gender DomesticNational Violence 800 Hotline objectives are to: 3. 2. 4. 1.
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39 OUTCOME Increased understanding of criticalthe theimportance of of use GRB tools mainstreamingin publicgender in andpolicy public management of Promotion andgender equity inequality Trinidad and Tobago. Increased gender awareness amongst population of Trinidad and Tobago.
at
day - were were ife Free of Secondary Secondary
benefitted from Based violence -
er focal points in Ministries were held in 45 held in were
resentation on “Living a L 13, hosted 2019collaboration in were - A p ACHIEVEMENTS
nine nine (39) Focal Gender Points in State Agencies - one (51)gend in persons one y - vances commemorated:vances were
Gender Sensitivity sessions Gender Based Violence:Building Self Esteem” delivered. was trained in Gendertrained in Response Budgeting (GRB).Two (2) one 12 June from workshops the High with Commission of Canada. Schools. Students sensitised differentwere in gender issues on of types music. Public Education/ Sensitisation on Gender for external agencies. capacity building and the gender advocacy workshops on of promotion gender equality and equity. Thirt were trained were in gender in theirmainstreaming respective sector FifteenState (15)Agencies in persons received training Fifty Thirty (30) of staffmembers at NIPDEC
For the period October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 October period the For the During period 2019,2018June following October to the obser
Ministries/ Organisations CATEGORY General public State Agencies/ BENEFICIARY
encies toas serve
d throughout government ministries five (25)five State Ag INITIATIVE -
l Commemorations are held annually to promote
GENDER MAINSTREAMINGIN MINISTRIESAND AGENCIES The Division Gender Affairs the the of of (GAD) Office MinisterPrime (GCA is mandated to ensure thatgender mainstreaming is effecte andagencies. state This will require continued application this gender analytical In of tools, training via workshops. regard, Gender FocalPoints were inestablished twenty (20) Ministries and twenty gender advocates theirwithin Ministries, Departments and Organisations/State Agencies.This commenced programme 2018. in INTERNATIONAL COMMEMMORATIONS Internationa Trinidad and ingender equity Tobago equality and and to increase gender awareness amongstthe population of Trinidad and Tobago.
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- She” - Eighty (80)
- was hostedwas in
. Thirty (30) Form Form (30) Thirty
-
was hosted in collaboration hosted in was with 3 participated. led by the Institute Gender by of led and - 70) persons attended70) persons were conducted by the Gender were the Affairs conducted by (
ACHIEVEMENTS
ament forLaventille East/ ament Morvant Misir the at seventy participated. Seminars: Youth Seminars on “Building om Form 1 fr
d Financiald Assistance werethe for provided students students MalabarSecondary Government School 3 students Five Rivers GovernmentFive Secondary School
collaboration with the the collaboration AssociationExecutives Female of with of TrinidadTobago & (AFETT). SolidarityIWD’s Rally Development Studies (IGDS). Member Parli of Community Centre, St. Francois Valley Road, Morvant. Approximately Community Outreach throughthe Arts “Shades of I A Workshop entitled “Let’s Think Smart” an (ICAN) Production Support an 2. Healthy Relationships” inDivision collaboration Familieswith in (FIA)Action at the Secondaryfollowing Schools: 1. IWD YouthIWD
Several Several activities held to were commemorate International Women’s (IWD)Day follows: as
Women, girls CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
. th INITIATIVE ational Women’s Day seeks to celebrate advances in International Women’s Day (IWD)
addressing, andaddressing, raising awareness of women’s issues. IWD celebratedis on March annually 8 Intern
AFFAIRS) CHILD OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER (GENDER AND AND (GENDER MINISTER PRIME THE OF OFFICE
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” on at the at the which
th November,
nd
e BSR Anglican 22
November, 2018 in 2018 in November,
on the OPM the on (GCA’s) hosted by the Board of of Board the by hosted rd
and Human Rights Day and Human
November 2018. The The 2018. November st
th
to December 10
. th on Respectfulon Relationships
Violence, Respectful Relationships
November, 2018. Th 2018. November,
th
eld to commemorate IDEVAW and 16 the ACHIEVEMENTS November, 2018 November, ebook page; th 2018. 2018. silence and changing the narrative surrounding
th
November, 2018. November,
th St. Joseph College, Maracas Royal Road, St. Joseph on St. JosephRoad, Maracason College, St. JosephRoyal 20Tuesday 1’sStrong Youth Group/Mayaro Sports Club Boys at BPTT MayaroThursday Centre Resource on 2018. Malabar School, Secondary Malabar, Tuesdayon Arima 27
Hosting Education Public a of and InformationFair Port of Spain City Gate, City Port Spain onof 23 Friday Support of IDEVAW Prayer Breakfast PublicationMinister’sof Message the website and Fac 3. 1. breaking the collaboration key Government with stakeholders. and Offensive Behaviour/Cyber at: Bullying Social (BSR),Responsibility Diocese Anglican Trinidad of and 24Tobago Saturday on Diocese Trinidad of Tobago and also received financial assistance towards project the Funding Grant the under Committee. Support to the Trinidad and Tobago CoalitionAgainst Domestic Violence (CADV) “ManMan to Video Series Masculinity and Gender Based Violence (GBV) November in 2018.The also received CADV assistance financial towards the project Grant Funding under the Committee. Hosting of 3 Youth Seminars Gender on focusing Based 2.
This Day commemoratedwas 25 on eventsfollowing h were of days Activism from November 25 December on included 1 Day World AIDS on December 10 December on
Women CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
based this Through violence. - INITIATIVE
violent conflictforms of resolution are nvisaged all that societysectors the be of will -
ainst Womenainst International Day for the Eliminationof Violence ag
The International of of Day observance Elimination for the ViolenceWomen Against significantit is as (IDEVAW) theandhighlights activism efforts aimed advocacy at scourgestemming the gender of it isinitiative e informed the of issuesinvolved violence in against women and that non promoted.
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Increased awareness child of abuse.
. s, and as well as
the Gender the benefitted three
attended.
Seven hundred (700) Seven (700) hundred
seven (57) Youth Officer - : The: OPM led by (GCA) five Coaches. (155) - National Security and the Caribbean estimated 218 persons ACHIEVEMENTS was held at was St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Tacarigua
November 2018. The IMD Seminar focused focused Seminar IMD The 2018. November
th A message from the Minister was also published on the the on published also was the Minister from A message This event This event facilitatedwas the by Counter Trafficking Unit one hundredand fifty social platforms suchmedia as Facebook. Child Protection held.A Fair was hundredand sixty Early (360) ChildhoodCare and Education educators, fifty Three hundred and sixteen (316) persons were trained workshop. Trainers of Training through population, targetedgeneral was the campaign, media which A executed. Ads placedwere on Ministry’s the website and children one hundred (100) parents/adults attended Seven(7) workshops wereheld which
A Men’s Seminar on Thursday 15 2018 the on “Promoting localtheme: Positivity Empowering an dMen Boys”. An platforms. electronic Ministry’s OPM Staff Engagement DivisionAffairs hosted a Seminar Human on Rights awith focus Humanon “Trafficking” for the staff OPM of and the gender otherpoints of focal GovernmentMinistries. (CTU), of Ministry Umbrella for Restorative Behaviour (CURB).
During the period April to June 2019: June to April period the During
All citizensAll CATEGORY Men and BoysMen BENEFICIARY
. against them. against It is them.
each year, the objectives year, each
ocial and behaviour change th
each year. each
th
ss of the of issuesss related to human INITIATIVE
iative aims to strengthen capacity of
CEF providesCEF a significant amount of funding for Create an awareneCreate an rights; citizensSensitise universal on and rights human responsibilities; Encourage Encourage nationaldialogue and stimulate public action towards adhering to rights human Human Day Rights International Men’s Day
of this observanceof are to: International (IMD) Day Men’s to occasion an for men is celebrate achievements and contributions,their particular in contributionstheir to community, family, and child marriage, highlighting discrimination the care while UNITED AGAINST CHILD ABUSE STRATEGY This a holistic is programme that aims to create awareness an abuse (physical, child of emotional, verbal, sexual) and neglect. The init ofmembers society child in protection in andthem engage theirdoing partto abuse. prevent fulfilled, Once expectedis it a that significant number of children and adults be will sensitised child on protection. s A communication approach is toin used change promote individuals. The project trainingconsists of workshops, a media campaign and a child abuse symposium/fair held during the ofmonth ChildApril, Abuse Month.Awareness The UNI project.this celebrated November on 19 Commemorated December on 10
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43 OUTCOME Efficient and Quality Healthcare System.
:
. ) s
of (sum training
were were -
- me non
patients were were patients ) 1450) patients , 4
260) 260) , four ( 1 (
: 279 (192 males; 87 males; 279 (192 : me this fiscalme year. to treat chronic diseases (41 males; 40 (41 males; females) : 106: 67 (39 males; females) Private Pharmacies 81 ilable
: 143: 55 (88 females) males;
c health care system accessed medical
eight (248) were ava - pharmaceuticals plus
ACHIEVEMENTS
235,909 ocedures 44 ) : 651: (360 291 males; females) edicines four ( ions) =
- the pharmacythe at the Couva Medical Multi the programme. on was added to the program addedwas to the
Forty pharmaceuticals(two (2) brands diagnostic of blood glucose strips, test syringes insulin and spacer device September 2019: September
Angiograms Other cardiac procedures: females) Electrophysiology procedures Angioplasty pr Coronary ArteryBypass Grafts
totalof one thousand, four hundredand fifty ( For the period October 2018 to September 2019: 2019: September to 2018 October period the For A privateprocedures institutionsfrom throughMinistry the of Health. One thousand, twoand sixty hundred approved for cardiac procedures: As at The times of total accessed patients number program the unique transactunique (male and (male female) the of publi Twoand forty hundred registered Additionally, Facility The following m
Tobago Tobago Tobago Citizens of of Citizens Citizens of of Citizens Trinidad and Trinidad and CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
Heart -
, Angioplasties,
INITIATIVE oviding additionaloviding private dispensing ardiacprovided care at public sector hospitals, C DISEASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
To afflicted patients a disease, offer chronic with convenient, faster and improved access to medication. To burden the reduce on public dispensaries and patient time waiting prby facilities across the country. To reducecost healthcareof the to patients.
2. 3. 1. The objectives this programmeof are: CARDIAC PROGRAMME additionIn to c providers behalf on of citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. These services include Angiograms Surgeries. CHRONI (CDAP) the Ministry of Health, through its Adult Cardiac Adult Health, its Ministry of Programme,the through also procurescardiac privateservicesfrom health care Transoesophageal Echocardiograms and Open
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Efficient and Quality Healthcare System. five - four (1,324) (1,324) four
- .
from 2 months to fifteen
183
during the period October 2018 to
54 ived specialised treatment abroad medical
430and deemed necessary urgent (inclusive ACHIEVEMENTS
five (25) children (25) five
- : 657 : four thousand, six hundredand seventy foursix thousand, October 2018 to September 2019 September to 2018 October of ageof rece
placements: requests for assistance were received; assistance for were requests of twenty ients facilitated ients were September 2019. 2019. September A total of A (4,675) One thousand, three hundred and twenty pat (15) years (15) threateningfor life illnesses. rate survival recorded period. for the A total A 91% applicants Fundof to the for funding qualified with 75% Cataract surgeries: removal CT/MRI scans Joint Re limitednot but to andmammograms ultrasounds) Other procedures:
For the Forperiod the the During period October2018 to 2019: September Additionally, the following of medical procedures for patients were Publicthe Health Care Systemindicated as hereunder:
under Children All citizensAll 15 years and and 15 years CATEGORY BENEFICIARY rgical carefully nd timelynd
being the of - s awaitings the
ts not available not locally. Thets
INITIATIVE
ldren’s Life Fund (CLFA)Authority the is body saving medical treatmen -
services are services provided areas Cataract the of removal, Joint in requested.service CHILDREN’S LIFE FUND AUTHORITY The Chi bestowed the responsibilitywith to operate, and manage administer the Children’s Life Fund. The vision the of CLFA to is provide the vulnerable most our society in accesswith to life facilitates this provisionCLFA that ensuring by all eligible applicants to the Fund are assessed carefully of a by team Specialisedhighly Doctors and Medical Social Workers to bestcare the determinedensure plan is that and andchildren families. their EXTERNAL PATIENT PROGRAMME This programme aimed is at ensuring that quality a TrinidadTobago. of healthcare delivered is all citizens and to the to demandspublicIt aims the of meet health care system providingby an efficient service to patients reducingwhilst patientthe list at publicwaiting health institutions. Su Replacements, CT/MRI Scans and Histology services with Regionalthe Health Authorities. Applicants be must registered of patients a public health three for a of facility (3)minimum month executed. The priority theCLFA’s is well
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45 em. OUTCOME Efficient and Quality Healthcare System. Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable. Efficient and Quality Healthcare Syst Efficient and Quality Healthcare System. - red
Insurance - (male and (male and n
were reportedwere to be
patients applied for appliedpatients for ousand, five hund ousand, five
patients receivedpatients assistance 61,070 persons
five (285) - External External Radiation Treatment Co
l:
ACHIEVEMENTS approximately seven th
four (7,554)adults and children
-
received HIV testing and counselling and thereby became ) 11,946 were between (15 and 24 years); 24 years); and (15 between were 11,946 844 were (14 years and under); 47,678were between years);(2560+ to and 632 the fell Other into category Five hundred and seven (507) for programme this through Twoand eighty hundred financialassistance through this programme Eyefor: Surgeries, Prosthesis, and other services deemed and urgent necessary payments, Externalpayments, Radiation(No Treatment Patients).
NB: being Data currently validated As at 2019,August approximately female their of aware status. Of this tota 2019,at June As and fifty receiving Antiretroviral therapy.
2019: September to 2018 October period the For
AIDS Tobago Citizens of of Citizens All citizensAll Trinidad and with HIV andwith Persons living CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
th the the th
Governmental - s of the of s public lling and Testing via
positive following result test Governmental Organisations - patient initiative. - - INITIATIVE
fers HIV Treatment and Care to allto and Care Treatment HIV fers
the population has received that HIV an test Meet the demandsthe Meet publiccareof the system; health and Providesystem efficient an to patient health care system.
persons HIV receive an who The Programme of HIV COUNSELLING AND TESTING PROGRAMME HIV AND AIDS TREATMENT AND CARE PROGRAMME access to the HIV Counselling and Testing service Publicvia FacilitiesHealth and Non (NGOs) thathave a Memorandum of Understanding wi Ministry of Health to provide the service. The Treatment and Care Programme also offers diagnostic screening to determine and CD4 count viralload suppression. Organisations (NGOs) that a have Memorandum of Understanding the Ministrywith of Health to provide the to increaseis initiative service.overall The objective this of percentage of the MEDICAL AID PROGRAMME This programme aims to provide medical financial assistance to through patients the public and know the andresults. know The offers Programme HIV Counse Public Facilities Health and Non Its Its objectives are to:
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46 OUTCOME An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable. Efficient and Quality Healthcare System. Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable. Efficient and Quality Healthcare System. 2) two (3,29 -
utreach programmesutreach conducted
ere undertaken during the period ere undertaken during the period from o
twoand ninety hundred
ACHIEVEMENTS
initiatives w - September 2019: September o t
2018 throughout Trinidad. students benefitedstudents Three thousand,Three
The following sub The following October For the period October 2018 to September, 2019 September, to 2018 October period the For .
Tobago General Secondary Institutions Students of of Students Schools and Primary andPrimary Trinidad and population of Tertiary Level CATEGORY BENEFICIARY f alcohol,
. ate agencies as as the NGO well and INITIATIVE
age participantsage to take responsibility for their
nitiative nitiative facilitates outreach activities that are designed National Primaryand Secondary School Drug Prevention Initiatives by and students abuse andlives HIVof drug the on youth ofa utilizing range wide media; Educate and equip and all primary secondary school students the with necessary knowledge and skills to resist temptationthe to use/abuse drugs;and Encour health. Preventand/or reduce the negative impacto
2. 3. 1. This I Objectives: NATIONAL DRUG ABUSE AND PREVENTION PROGRAMME (NADAPP) The National and Alcohol PreventionDrug Abuse Programme (NADAPP) the is central coordinating agency responsibilitywith for Drug Demand Reduction in Trinidad Tobago. and private sectors, to develop programmes geared towards reducing the use and abuse ofand licit illicit drugs, through treatment and rehabilitation. the on to information share use drugs, a and abuse of with to preventingview and reducing risk among primary and secondary school students NADAPP St liaises with
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presented presented
, . to deliver substance deliver substance to
Cooperation Programme Programme Cooperation , 2019 ,
ACHIEVEMENTS COPOLAD’s) website. nal Drugnal Council to sensitize the stakeholders schooldrug education that materials were still - Natio
October, 2018 September to iod December 2018 to September 2019: September 2018 to December iod by the od condition storagefollowing (2) over of two years. n inventory n exercise undertaken towas the determine A led treatment centres of NADAPP by A meeting co was and hosted impending the implementationof the of standards care. of An inventory of materials which is expected to be used in the inventory An of expectedthe which is materials in used to be Trinity Smartprogramme developed.was Programme is presently being reviewed by newly employed Programme Officer, Schools and Community. Directory local of substanceA abuse treatmentand prevention providersservice listedwere the on between Latin America, the Caribbean European and the Union Drugs Policieson ( themselves for treatment at treatment centres Attendance at a meeting in Suriname hosted by COPOLAD country’s present the 16,2019 12to period to during the May reportpilotindicators the on of standards for the care. of A quantities pre of Eighteen (18) professionals weretrained treatmentabuse services to adolescents before the court with substance abuse issues. in go Approximately one hundredand fifty persons (150)
For the Forperiod the the During per
5 years
– schoolers - and over Pre CATEGORY Adults 18Adults years ages 2ages BENEFICIARY
of alcoholof r capacity to provide public
INITIATIVE 3) for use and children, teachers by use 3) for -
School Prevention Initiative
- votal componentvotal Drug its of Reduction Strategy.
Pre To the nation’s sensitize preschoolstakeholders (Parents, andteachers students) of the adverse effects drugs; other and staff of Tobasic preschoolsthe equipteaching the with knowledge areto detectexposedand licit who pupils to substancesillicit NADAPP’s To the of policy fulfil mandate implementation a School of Prevention Programme as a pi Treatment and Rehabilitation
3. 2. 1.
education (toys,materials puppets, DVDs, puzzles and 1 (Levels workbooks this Through initiative, NADAPP aims parents. The objective this of initiative is to assist treatmentand rehabilitation programmes opportunities fo with to as various provide technical areas,building in as well support and assistance to policy makers concerning alcohol and substance abusein issues substance abuse treatmentand rehabilitation programmes. Objectives:
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nt and 48 OUTCOME An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable. Efficie Quality Healthcare System. Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable. Efficient and Quality Healthcare System.
pplied persons
abuse wasabuse including the
benefitted from abenefitted from
on the harmful effects harmful the on of 7) benefitted. persons
six (336) reference checks 3
8 – ,
neteen (419) by visits Library seven (3 - five (625)five were youths sensitised via -
ACHIEVEMENTS
op conducted to sensitize participants about dangersthe Carnival Carnival period: 3,CNC TV6, TTT 102 and Power radio. - disseminated the on following television and radio in stations the pre Information on Information on issues related to substance Six hundredSix and twenty booths/lectures at tertiary education institutions licit and illicit drugs. Two thousand, one hundred and ninety (2,190) participated at booths/lectures the through Civilian Conservation and (C CC) Servol. Corps University the of WestIndies (UWI), Trinidad of University and Tobago (UTT), Science, of College Technology and A Trinidad of Arts and Tobago (COSTAATT School and the of andBusiness Computer Science (SBCS); Community outreacheswerewhere held three thousand, eight andhundred thirty distributedOver 4000 brochures were ni and hundred four Approximately generalthe public as house visitswell in and books loaned. Therethree hundred were and thirty made and filled Seven hundredand one (701) persons worksh associated drug and abuse.with use
National National Population Population CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
fact
disseminate
giving community free culturefree the in - - effective and efficient
d Information Campaign INITIATIVE
Workplace Education and Institutional Strengthening Facilitate, through the training, operations therapeutic the of and care workplace throughworkplace education and technical assistance Promote the developmentPromotethe of a drug to ensure acceptableto ensure standards care of for persons in treatmentand rehabilitation programmes. Public Education an
2. 1. The overall objective this of initiative is to information relevant the via Media, advertising through and support for programmes radio,via and social television the networks. Distribution brochures posters, of and drug This initiative seeks to: sheets, deliver lectures/ mini discussions and provide centres/information special Library services.
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49 OUTCOME Efficient and Quality Healthcare System. Efficient and Quality Healthcare System.
) ) -
Of the the Of
26,575 14,885 five ( (9.1% of the the of (9.1% five ( - -
patients arepatients currently
380 were scheduled for for scheduled 380 were
,
patients receivedpatients approval 434) students 434) , Of this total, 207 students were
one (1,071) (1,071) one
-
four (464) (464) four students beingstudents fitted aids.for hearing -
). four sixty (2 sixty four atients off basedfall deathwill on as well
- P ACHIEVEMENTS
tion) referredwere Centres toto Health be seen and seventy
nineteen (19) were new patients; new were received Vision screening. thousand, Two four
(7,367 and males 7,038 received females) auditory six thousand, fiveand seventysix hundred - with with
ed eening. Of this Of eening. screened population, 491were students (since it is continuous,is it same (since patients appear may listing the on Fourteenthousand, eight hundred and eighty
students students hundred and thirty screened popula medical by officers. Twenty students referredstudents Health to the Centres testinghearing at DRETCHI. test students scr referredto bea by Centres officer. toseen Health medical One thousand receiving dialysisreceiving services. Of this total, four hundred and sixty (464) four Four and hundred sixty for treatment and sentwere to institutions.
2019: June to 2018 October period the For
During the During period October2018 to 2019: September
as receiving organas transplants NB: for consecutive months
and under and All citizensAll CATEGORY BENEFICIARY Children 14 years Children 14 years
the medical officer, then for 5 students) for vision. 5 students) Any up.
- – INITIATIVE ides screening all of 1st Year Entrants of
and aims to the meet demands of publicthe is programme is a component of thePatient a of component programme is External is
RENAL DIALYSIS PROGRAMME Th quality andProgramme aimed at that ensuring is timely which TrinidadTobago. of healthcare delivered is all citizens and to Itprovides medical financial assistance through the Public Patient Initiative providinghealth careby system an efficient service to patients whilst reducing the patient list at publicwaiting health institutions SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME This initiative prov Schoolsall Primary and of vision, for hearing and screening all SchoolLeavers (Std. 4 student found a problem with or potentialproblem is referred to a health centre to be seen by possible evaluation and follow
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50 OUTCOME Access to andAdequate Affordable Housing Access to andAdequate Affordable Housing
One . seven - at these , Toco; Buen e repaired continued work Seven hundred
at these and other
orporation (HDC) six (46) wersix homes 197) were units completed
- C (
two (42)are units currently under - forty ACHIEVEMENTS thousand, seven hundred andninety evelopment total of
one las) Arouca; and las) Arouca; Gardens, Carina Arima. D
and forty and five were units completed. (785) -
units areunits actively under construction
) ousing 1,797 The H on itson new projects the under Affordable Housing Programme. These Gomez Trace,Phase include 2, South Bon Moruga; Air (Woodstar Vil hundredand ninety seven sites three Work continued a on number previously of stalled housing projects Hubertstown, including Guapo;Cumana Arouca; Cashew Gardens North, Carlsen Field;Eden Gardens, Freeport;and Lakeview, Point Fortin. A total of and eighty An additional Intento, PrincesIntento, North Town; (RidgeBon Air View Heights), construction ( Developments. For fiscal year 2018/2019: 2018/2019: year fiscal For
As at June As at June 2019, a Forfiscalperiod the 2018/2019:
Families CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
g policyg
archin - itional beneficiaries homesand (b) new
income households and - standing over - INITIATIVE
ion grants of up to fifteen thousand dollars to up grants of fifteen ($15,000)ion Affordable Housing Programme Housing Affordable
his component seeks component to reduce deficithousing his the by
increase increase the ofvitality urban areas. Add includeand current potentialusers public urban of spaces. EMERGENCY SHELTER FUNDRELIEF This programme’s overall objective to is provide property restorat to persons homes whose have been damaged or to assist with rebuildingthe of homes that have been destroyed by unforeseen disasters. URBAN UPGRADING AND REVITALISATION PROGRAMME Under this New Programme, Ministry the seekwill to theimprove quality of life of low T providing financial subsidiesfor (a) selected home currently occupiedimprovements for construction.home ACCELERATED HOUSING PROGRAMME longThis the programme is which governs Government’s ofdelivery subsidised housing to qualifiedunits citizens Trinidad of and Tobago.
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51 OUTCOME Access to HousingAdequate Access to andAdequate Affordable Housing
ed;
four hundredfour and were complet were straints.
(269) investigations were nine - five (195) investigations the for - ACHIEVEMENTS
five (365) families and eightyfive physically families (365) (80) . -
for client requests for client for relocation and legal on other
fivegrants (445)werewhich disbursed benefited three - completed grounds. As at 2019:May One hundred and ninety provisionof housing forof disaster victims Additionally, two hundred and sixty claimsFalse submitted persons by in order to andhousing secure technicallimited resources were conlisted as 2019, June to 2018 October period the During forty hundred and sixty challenged persons
persons physically physically challenged Families and CATEGORY Citizens inCitizens crisis BENEFICIARY
errals and housing
0.
INITIATIVE arily to respond to national Emergency
ow income income disabilitiesow familiesand persons with Investigate emergency requestshousing and assess applicants’ eligibility. Provide physical crisisand psychologicalProvide in relief physical situations through counselling, ref allocation.
2. 1. The aimsto: programme EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAMME This initiative prim is needshousing posed as circumstances,unforeseen by where persons find themselves in emergency situations. HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANTPROGRAMME This delivered programme is Housing the Policy by Facilitation and Implementation Unit. The objectivemain is the existing housing stockto improve throughprovision the grants toof l improvement undertake to $15,000) of a to maximum (up their on works homes. Clientsshow proof land legal must of ortenure permission to occupy their with gross monthly household incomeexceeding not $5,00
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bedroom bedroom - 54) families
30) two four ( ( -
have viewed theirhave lots; thirty
have signed Sale have
; and four (4) were units were forwarded were to the eight (438) applicants were five ( 355) five - - two (262) two (262) ands ands preparationfor the Deeds of of - six (26)six ongoing; are - A totalA of rty
Construction currentlyis being –
– ACHIEVEMENTS
also donedrainage the on thesystem in village.
A totalof twelve (12) were units completed
– and
; : 18) applications ( for allocation ; fiscal 2019 period, at fiftyleast Marabella with others to beMarabella social based identified on with through the construction of the through
and sixteen(16) ongoing. projectsare Bayshore, Marabella selected Sangre Grande Maracas, St Joseph undertaken on fourteen (14)units completed and twenty Agreements Commissioner of State L of Commissioner Lease. Four and hundred thi Three Three hundred and fifty Twoand sixty hundred Eighteen
In this way, the this In general infrastructureway, the of village enhanced. was During the During benefitted and homes home repairscarried out onten (10) homes existing by the State. Sweat equity was providedby the residents. were works Remedial The second of phase this project begunalready inhas various Grande,country, includingSt. Sangre throughoutcommunities the Joseph and thesurveys conductedLand Settlements (LSA). by Agency The the of status activities is detailed below: As at June 2019
income income - - citizens citizens Low Low CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
Citizens will help and the
- GOVERNMENT
-
Y Help Programme Housing
- approved technicalplans, house - INITIATIVE
itions. This programme an is affordable and HELP PROGRAMME HOUSING - nd oversight oversight nd construction for the of affordable, SELF -
HOUSING AND VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT HOUSING AND VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME The Improvement and Village Programme Housing (HVIP) housing improve to 2017/2018 year in fiscal established was and living cond qualityinitiative, targeted housing villages high whereby with neglected are housing infrastructurequality and poor subsidies housing providedand upgraded with infrastructure. SETTLEMENTLAND AGENC AIDED The Aided Self Government (GASHHP) administered is under Ministry the of Housing and Urbanand Development partas an of Agencies, its affordable, and high quality housing initiative. benefit from fully developed lots at subsidized prices(30% of subsidizedvalue)the supportedmarket by loans mortgage Trinidad the Tobagofrom Company and Mortgage Finance pre as Limited well assistance a quality high homes. The construction the actual of houses will be throughachieved a combination self of engagement small of contractors
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hip ,
53 OUTCOME Innovation Entrepreneurship and Partnership Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Partners
rom four
accessed accessed
benefitted f
two (272) clients (272) two
- three (193) clients received s - across the acrosscountry the including: students
Abadie and Claxton Bay.
Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and and Hospitality
Fashion Designers/ Garment Manufacturers ACHIEVEMENTS
in the in courses:following
wo hundred and wo seventy hundred budding Designers budding three (23) (23) three Business Business ServicesAdvisory also providedwere to - 90 Know Your Taxes Costing Pricing& Marketing for SMEs Social Media Strategy for SMEs Record and Cash Keeping Management Steps to Your Starting Busines Tendering for Contracts Developing a Business Plan
4) persons ------Twenty Business Advisory Servicesfrom the NEDCO in North/West and South/Central communities Port Spain, Cocorite,of Cascade, Carenage, Chaguanas, San Fernando, Couva, Cunupia, D’ benefitted JOINT from FashionTT VCIP/NEDCO business advisory sessions. InstituteTourism (THTI) Business A sessionTrinidadTobagoAdvisory for NGO and Bridge Initiative conducted was 2019. May in Over (100+) hundred skills trainingskills A total of t of total A A total oneof and hundred ninety ( entrepreneurial development presentations and consultations held. Private
For the period October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 October period the For 2019: June to 2018 October period the Over NEDCO also partnered Fashionwith TT provide to mentorship and to training
ro
(SMEs) (SMEs) and over and over Enterprises Enterprises CATEGORY Persons 17 years 17 years Persons 15 years Persons Small andSmall Micro andSmall Mic BENEFICIARY
llequip existing and upcoming
INITIATIVE ts of the National Entrepreneurship the of ts clien - Equip entrepreneurs Micro the within and Small Enterprise (MSE)be sector successful to each within business segment; and areasintroduction as entrepreneurs in key to such entrepreneurship, business, steps toyour starting recordkeeping and cash management, savings and investments and costing and pricing. Provide that training wi
1. 2. BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES This provides initiative sectoradvice business each on both to clients and non Development (NEDCO)Company and supports Ltd, entrepreneurs in business structure, planning and growth. ENTREPRENEURAL SKILLS TRAINING Entrepreneurial Training designed is to:
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five
- at the
4) workers4) nar.
four (38 -
Sangre Grande; Sangre
– Book Launch
during the reporting period.during -
Jesus Revival,Elam Barataria;
- mpus; mpus;
ACHIEVEMENTS three hundred and eighty
The of University Trinidad and Tobago 2019 Fashion Week; One hundred and two(102) farmers Canadian submitted vacancy orders received thereporting on employment for the programme period. Competition other supply from countries(Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada, Mexico) Loss of vacanciesdue to bad conditions andweather todamage crops Carapichaima EastSecondary School’s Career Day; Queen’s RoyalCollege Career Day; Women’s Career Day COSTATT’s Human Resources Employee Fair; YTEPP, Ca South UWI ROYTEC, Campus; South and “The Timely Entrepreneur” As a result, PEAPSL ExhibitionPEAPSL for Petrotrin; National Flour Mills SmallLtd. Business Semi “Meeting Home” Initiativeyou UWI Entrepreneurship Workshop; Jack Arthur GlobalLok School Business;of TrinidadTobago and and Tourism Hospitality Institute;
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o (1,425) benefited persons outreachfrom services Approximately one thousandfour and twenty hundred following following and presentations:fairs
For the period October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 October period the For 2019: June to 2018 October period the For Constraints:
-
45 years 45 years interested in Unemployed CATEGORY General public persons aged 21 aged persons agricultural work BENEFICIARY
AL bbean
This programme commenced INITIATIVE rvices. of the employment the of year.
eet the temporary seasonal ofneeds Canadian th
Provision Outreach of services to community groups, OUTREACH schools,agencies state and public. general Comprising presentations and information persons about booths to inform NEDCO’s suite of se in October 2018. COMMONWEALTH/ CARIBBEAN SEASON AGRICULTURAL WORKERS’ PROGRAMME (CCSAWP) Established under a Memorandum of Understanding between Governments the of Canada and Commonwealth Cari countries agriculturalto supply to Canadianworkers Farmers, the to workers provided has Tobago and Trinidad 1967, since of provincesfarmers the Ontario of and Alberta.The main CCSAWPfeature the of organised the o is foreignmovement workers to m agricultural producers during peak and harvesting planting periods. are Persons recruited for periods ranging from six permits and expire to eight on weeks months all work December 15
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eness
55 OUTCOME The Elimination and Stigma of Discrimination Personsagainst Living with or Affected by HIV/AIDS. Economic growth, Job Creation, Competitiv and Innovation re
male male
seven
- female female
two thousand, were sensitisedwere
eight (778) - a number of public public of number a
successful applicantssuccessful three (2,093)
-
from the public sector, the from
ssions atingthe in Programme.
one (2,871) one - as launched on July 23, 2019. ACHIEVEMENTS
two thousand and ninety seven hundred and seventy
through: engagement in World Day activities, Aids sensitisationworkplace activitiesand outreach activities Over 200 hundred organisations civil organisations,society private sector and trade unions benefitted sensitisation from se Twoand five hundred (205)workers nees and
awareness campaigns to promote National the Workplace Policy HIVon and AIDS as follows:
o o TenTrainee (10) cohorts of DevelopmentProgrammes we facilitated: eight facilitated: held in held Trinidadwere in were and two Tobago. 2019, June to 2018 October period the During trai eight and hundred seventy trained, were The HIV Workplace Unithosted Advocacy There wereThere five thousand fourand hundred thirty All trainees placed on the programme were required to attend a trainees a placed requiredAll programme were attend the on to (5)five day Traineemandatory DevelopmentProgramme prior to at the assuming duties training providers’ location. trainees. inThere demand for trainees the increase in been an has following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Dietetics, Medicine, and Law. (5,437) active participtrainees
For the period October 2018 to July 2019: July to 2018 October period the For Additionally, a Public Campaign Awareness for National Workplace HIV on Policy and AIDS w As at 2019:August
-
- tertiary technical/ institutions institutions 35 who are are 35 who graduates ofgraduates vocational orvocational without work secondary and CATEGORY General public Persons aged 16 based experience BENEFICIARY - - om
ticipants between
and Tobago, theand including
:
INITIATIVE olicy, and olicy, TRAINING PROGRAMMETRAINING - 35 an induction into the 35 and of inductionthe into an work world -
is of the National Training Agency, rewas
JobTraining Programme (OJTP)pre a is - JOB - the -
THE - Sensitising workplaces public, in the private and informal sectors and the publicgeneral aboutNationalthe Workplace P Advocating for and assisting the development, with implementation, andmonitoring evaluation of workplace policiesand programmes HIV/AIDS. on
ON employmentprogramme which offers par 16 of ages the The On focuses on thefocuses acquisition of occupational skills. It carries its out bymandate assigned to the Ministry of Labour and SmallEnterprise Development effect with from September 2015. HIV WORKPLACE ADVOCACY UNIT The HIV Workplace Advocacy Unit seeks to advocate and adoptionprovideand supportthe for technical implementation the of NationalWorkplace HIV on Policy and in all AIDS in workplaces Trinidad public, private sectors,and informal as civil as societywell organisations. 1. The Programme, which was formerly under purview the of Ministrythe Science, of Technology and Tertiary Education, under the aeg The OJTP integrated was as a Division of the Ministry of Labour and SmallEnterprise Development effectwith fr 2017. 31, May
2.
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56 OUTCOME Economic growth, Job Creation, Competitiveness and Innovation Job Creation, WorkDecent Opportunities Created. Economic growth, Job Creation, Competitiveness and Innovation under
on a rotational a on rotational
under this programmeunder this at
une 2019: une four (354) were persons employed - ACHIEVEMENTS idents oridents incidents reported.were wer units of MOLSED. the wer
twelve (12) persons weretwelve(12) persons employed three (43) were persons employed -
In Fiscal 2019, Fiscal In for a basis period one academic of year. Additionally, accno the During period October2018J to hundredThree and fifty this programme. 2019: June to 2018 October period the During Forty variousthe Manpo
enviros enviros and over over and Dry RiverDry subject pass community/ least 1 CXC Unemployed CATEGORY within the within East and over and in and over and in possession at of persons residing Persons 17 years 17 years Persons 17 years Persons BENEFICIARY
e providing
mployment Servicemployment
ical, Secretarial and Staff is provided is Staff the from
INITIATIVE Term Employment Programme an is initiative, - TERM EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME apacity at various Ministries. This programme is -
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAMME SHORT The addresses Programme community roadconcerns safety infor children EastDry River attending and environs situatedschools near major roads whil employmentfor persons in the community.
To persons of in staffing address for employment needs a Clerical c Manipulative Manipulative classes (6) for periods six (3) to three of in a financialmonths year. National EmploymentService (NES) database registrants. of O’LEVELNON / GRADUATE PROGRAMME geared toward assisting persons a passingwith grade in at one (1)least O’Levelsubject. Employment thisunder programme is for a periodexceeding (3) three not months. isStaff provided the from National E (NES) database registrants. of which supplies staff to Ministriesin Professional, Administrative/Managerial, Cler The Short
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57 on OUTCOME Reduction in AgainstCrime Property and Pers
five -
(419 males
twenty
from community
risk youth risk - ed with weekly meals
(17and males 58 females)
f 15f to 24 received training involved conduct the public of
pressure and interactions,gang
This seven at (857) seven (particularly socially displaced and -
which involved Painting, Repairs and
ACHIEVEMENTS ntenance projects.
five (75)Graduate trainees - ictims of domesticictims of violence) received assistance house with Community engagementcontinued in more than (25) communities. partner awareness campaigns,awareness peer books/reading projects, advanced provision counselling training, supportof victims,for crime and ofmobilisation community to developmembers and implementcommunity projects. enhancement projects Eighty (80) Communities benefitted (Monday also toStudents continued twelve Friday). to maintain at several (12) gardens Aged;and fifteen kitchen for the Homes (15) distributedwere hampers to families; needy Twenty (20) persons v repair, furniture, food clothing, items, schoolsupplies and baby items; and were employedwere Assistant as Commanders,Team Junior Team programme; the under Supervisors Team and Commanders Seven (7) older were persons provid General Mai seventy Eight hundred and fifty under the programme; the under and 438 between the females) o ages
For the Fiscal 2019 ForFiscal the period: For the period October 2018 to April 2019: April to 2018 October period the For
35 years - High RiskHigh deemed to deemed be Communities of 16 of CATEGORY Young persons persons Young between the agesbetween the BENEFICIARY -
Ministry National of
; and
ung persons deemed to be at be to deemed persons ung social supportfor victims and - risk youth.
- nal pridenal participants; in
INITIATIVE
esteem of yo - based programming that address will risk -
for crime and violence32for crime partner in selected
job to at training
-
the - Community factors communities. Provision of support Trinidadto the and Tobago Police Service including: psycho (MNS)Security including data surveys analysis, and media campaigns to influence attitudes national and behaviours. officers andofficers Information training in Technology. Institutional strengthening of the Foster a sense natio of Initiate interventionsInitiate that would assistin fostering desirablebehaviours youth; among socially Train and develop unemployed/unemployable persons in target the group to prepare for employment; them young unemployed for employment temporary Provide persons. Raise the Raise self risk; Promote communities. safer Reduce shootings and woundings; Increase community efficacy Reduce crime andReduce crime violence;
4. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. 3. Its overallIts objectivesare to: 1. 1. CITIZEN SECURITY PROGRAMME This programme involvesthree (3) components: CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS(CCC) The CCC, which operates through the Ministry of National introductorySecurity, offers development life training, skills on and The aimsto: programme
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4 -
(22
(male) were able able were
attained 3 rsons rsons ) 103) 103) ilst 89% displayed wh 2 subjects. 2
-
persons (4 males and 15 15 and males (4 persons 30 persons out of the the of out
62 (
5% retention rate of its cadet cadet 5% rate retention its of 42% ( 42%
. 2018 206of cadets). intakes attained 1 -
were recorded as displaying good displaying good recorded were as to sit CSEC examinations. 31%
nineteen (19)
6 subjects; subjects; 6 ACHIEVEMENTS - 70%) - (17 persons) 60% of the cadets in the programme
were registeredwere and 20% 20% and
of three hundredand twoyoung (302) pe 65%the cadets of the 2017 from intake programme (72 persons) A total A persons) attained 5 females) employedwere under as programme the Graduate Trainees, Assistant Team Commanders and Junior Team Commanders. Therecorded programme 80. an 2017 its of out (161 population toCSEC the sit Exams. subjects towardsbehaviour teachers and instructors, levelsof high discipline, deportmentand conduct. Drug use 60%students cadets the amongst of reduced of and was 70% displayed positive social developmentand attitudesto learning. Approximately Approximately (60 Approximately were enrolled Additionally, a total of
As at June As at June 2019:
-
24
-
years CATEGORY ages of of 15ages risk between the risk BENEFICIARY Young persons at persons Young led - MILAT) ( risk youth -
ademically and
tion thattion strengthens the risk them and allow males -
24, a routine, in military -
INITIATIVE
LED LED ACADEMIC TRAINING - year residentialprogramme theseeks to ensure - parental/guardiandisplay an but influence interestin
Reduce the lossReduce the potentially of capitalhuman productive the nationalfrom skills base; Create a rehabilitative interven success capacity of education the system; Transform the attitudes and behaviours of at between the agesbetween 15 the of programme.
This two programmeThethe are objectivesof to: 1. MILITARY PROGRAMME developmentholistic of at young opportunity to qualify the themselvesac productive become citizens by a safe structuredproviding and regulated setting. Trainees be socially excludedmay andabsence have an of effective trainingreceiving and obtaining marketable and skills jobrelevant experience. 2. 3.
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r Troubled Youths (C.I.T.Y) Troubled (C.I.T.Y) r Youths
ents (Olympic sports, against walks crime integration continued Sangre was the by ACHIEVEMENTS -
Fitr activities,Fitr National Junior Panorama, Carnival and - Ul - Participation cultural and in religious events as such Easter and Eid Minister’sPrime Best Village. The Caring InterventionThe foCaring re for programme Grande PYC; Academic and Vocational training for the charitable members, works, performing trainingand in arts, fine environmental andawareness sportev and Sports Days. and Family Parental workshops topicswhere including parenting and child development; domestic violence; cybersecurity; bullying and discussed. financial were management Annual EasterAnnual Vacation Camps,
For 2019: Fiscal childOne (male) benefitted the Emergency from Cases Fund. Activities undertaken included: During the period April to June 2019: June to April period the During
29 -
f 5 years Services Clients of of Clients Probation CATEGORY Youth betweenYouth the agesthe o BENEFICIARY
tion’s
29 years in 29 years
-
relatives of the family. the of relatives
away crime from and criminal
INITIATIVE
respect, and respect for others; and -
initiative is foundedthe on premise thatearly
f the PYC the include:f Police Club (PYC),Youth an is initiative of Trinidadthe Promoting a feeling of nationalism amongst the ofyouth nation; the Encouraging the nation’s toyouth participate fully in physical, cultural, educational sporting, and spiritual activities; Preparing for a positive role theyouths in na Providing an effective machinery through which the good value of the be of appreciative youths would discipline, self development; Preparing responsibilitiesfor the adulthood.youths of Emergency FundCases
he
Requests for additional services are entertained.sometimes
intervention in shaping the minds of the youth the intervention shapingof wouldyouth in the minds Objectives o POLICE YOUTH CLUBS T and Tobago Police (TTPS).Service The is initiative designed engageto positively youths between the 5age activities that guide them activities. The ultimately lead tolifestyle a thatproductive be would beneficialto themselves, theircommunities the families, and ultimately the country. PROBATION SERVICES This programme providesfinancial assistance to any clientof Probation the The arefor primarily funds used Services. schoolbooks,providing schooluniforms and stationary, other and probationers for footwear
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ly y for y for (adults and (adults , 2019 at the
st
382) clients (
were held in North and South held in were two
-
ACHIEVEMENTS
apping, suicides, bullying, anger management,bullying, apping, suicides, Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focus and Fami - Three (3)Three Youth Outreaches Trinidad and Tobago. A national Youth Symposium held onwas May 1 Performing Arts (NAPA) minors) received servicesto treat various caseswith including: assault, alcoholism, domestic disputes, violence, family homicides, kidn abuse child andmatters sexual offences. Therapeutic Interventions employed included: Grief and Narrative Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Focused Cognitive Systems Therapy. Lord Kitchener Auditorium at the National Academ Three hundredThree and eighty
During FiscalDuring 2018/ 2019: Forfiscal2019 the period:
crime Students Secondary, Victims and witnesses ofwitnesses CATEGORY ertiary, technical ertiary, and Vocational BENEFICIARY T
rnmental
e are to:
INITIATIVE governmental initiatives promote which victim p Police between the victims Service and the and -
tem Develop a network system to harmonise gove non and Educate clients and other stakeholders the intention with of the secondaryrisks minimising of victimisation; Collaborate other agencies of the aim with with theenhancing Unit’s policies and programmes; and support;witness and promotingAssistin respect dignityhuman for the of through theirvictims interactionall elements the of with Police Service and extension by the Criminal Justice Sys is programme programme is designedwas that toawareness ensure was
YOUTH OUTREACH ENGAGEMENTS Th created aboutNationalthe PreventionCrime Programme prevention,(NCPP) engage andpersons crime young the youths empower and 30 years 15 to of ages the between positive choices.tomake VICTIM AND WITNESSSUPPORT UNIT The and Witness Victim Support a initiative, civilian Unit unit, developedwas 2008 in part as theof transformation of Trinidadthe and TobagoPolice Service (TTPS). to It aims ga bridge the witnesses crime. of efforts Its also focus improving on the relationship Police between the Service and communities raisingthereby levelsof the and trust public confidence. Thethe of Initiativ Objectives
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61 Efficient and Accessible Social System Efficient and Accessible Social Protection System OUTCOME
five -
income -
to disseminate
1,319 persons 12, 281 persons
households.
beneficiaries (
nine hundrednine and thirty
(approximately one hundred and
. The benefits extended under the thirty (30)
13,600 would be provided and with water income householdsand five (5) -
ficiaries ACHIEVEMENTS will bewill provided tanks water andwith fittings;
targeted population aboutProgramme, the were
persons were impacted).persons were
stalled in two low be two panels in stalledsolar will in six (26)six households four (4) education public campaigns
- five (45) low -
130)
twenty WaterTank assistance to benefitting T&TECfrom subsidies); An additional one thousand (1,935) beneficiaries benefitting WASA subsidiesfrom and Utility Bill Utility toAssistance electricity subsidies;electricity and forty communities two (2) households. UAP providedassistance thirteenhundred to thousand, six REAP provided assistance in the ofform residentialelectricity to thirty ( thirty
Additionally, information to the to information the conducted. Betweenperiod the to September July 2019, expectedis it that: programme componentsprogramme follows: as were For the period October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 October period the For and thirty (13,630) bene For the period October 2018 to June 2019: June to 2018 October period the For The
owners income - - Grants w Pension, WASA and Low Income Income Low Lo Customers of other specific other specific Disability and Home CATEGORY Senior Citizens T&TEC are who also recipients of BENEFICIARY -
requisite to -
eligible citizenseligible to provides financial
ring as a pre which providesa which tankwater which is aimed is at providingwhich
income households in remote -
income households and community ential access toadequate an ofential supply INITIATIVE -
ome ome customers of Waterthe and Sewerage Authority Solar Panel Assistance: Bill Assistance Programme assistance through the provision a subsidy of to low inc (WASA) and Trinidad the and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) havethey that ensure to continued access to these basic utilities; solarto panels low to and low fittings Water Assistance: Tank based facilities to ensure access to stored safely water. communities that are unable to access the electricity grid; and Homeowners whose homes have never been wired; Homeowners homeswhose are of at a risk electrical fires and are in urgent rewineed of accessing electricity.accessing
ensure continued their access to basicas such utilities water and electricity. The of major components the Programme are follows:as RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIFICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (REAP) The Programme is targeted to incomelow households and is aimed at improving their social and economic welfare. Italso seeks to accelerate resid inelectricity a safe and reliable providing by manner, house wiring assistance to: UTILITIES ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (UAP) The a is UAP social intervention, introduced the by Governmentof the Republic Trinidad of and Tobago 2010, in which provides assistancefinancial to
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62 Fi in Public - cess to free OUTCOME Ac Wi Spaces ed
Connect facility Connect facility and
- This training focus This training
ximately eight thousand
in the following in underserved
four (844) persons. - ACHIEVEMENTS public transportation buses accesswith to free
The component first of this project commenced, which was the rollout WiFiof services to public libraries; and fourteen(8,014) persons ICT access wasICT provided appro to communities:Penal, Cumana, Marac, Guayaguayare and Todds Road; Thirteen (13) inWiFi operation.were Training in ICTTraining in was providedto approximately eight hundred and forty TT the ICT of to access use and the how on other online government services;
As at June As at June 2019: 2019: June to 2018 October period the For Additionally, the provision of ICT to Standard related training five duringclasses, active the school provided.was term
Underserved Communities CATEGORY General Public BENEFICIARY
es
to a
services; - Fi network for - t services to the speed or broadband broadband or speed -
speed Wi speed - Fi) -
INITIATIVE FI (TT Wi Fi Initiative Initiative aimsFi to provide access - -
BASED ICT ACCESS CENTRES - wide, public wide, broadband network wireless
-
served areas throughoutTrinidad and Tobago.The - Enable the closing of digital communities; gap these in and the corporateand the sector; Act asend Act a front channel for governmente Foster a collaborative between communitiapproach Encourage corporateEncourage citizens to undertake socially responsible ICTprojects the for socialin sector, a conduit transformation. under public. the provisionthe of broadbandfree interne Deploy a secure, reliable, high
Internet) in select communities select in Internet) predominantly in unserved and 1. overall objectives Centres of the are to: 4. 2. 3. IMPLEMENTATION OF A NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK PUBLICFREE WI (starting with publicfree hotspots) in popular areas. The overall objective initiative to: the of is COMMUNITY The CentresAccess establishedwere to provide access to ICT and related (most services notably high The Free Public Wi free, island 1.
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63 OUTCOME Resilient Resilient Communities in areathe of Disaster Management
aged (15
two (8,362) -
rsons one (4,361) women. -
t. The trainingtargeted three (483) young pe
- volunteers were trained in the trained variousvolunteers in were ACHIEVEMENTS
ght thousand, three hundred and sixty were employedwere the as on programme follows: 24 years).
Six hundredSix (600) rudiments disaster of managemen communities affected2018 the by floods. Three thousand,Three five hundredeighteen (3,518) men. Four and hundred eighty Four thousand, three hundred and sixty –
During the During Fiscal2019 period: total A of Ei persons 2019:As at July
Communities Communities CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
up, Beautification and -
Based Environmental Protection -
ategy theof Green for Development INITIATIVE
y Preparedness,y Fire EmergencySafety, BASED ENVIRONMENTAL - nce,
Sites ManagementSites -
Maintena CEPEP Marine (Wetlands, Waterways Inland and SpaceMarine Maintenance) Coastal Maintenance WasteRemoval, Dead Animal Removal (DART) Eco Environmental Clean Disaster and Emergency Response (DERT)
3. 4. 2. 5. COMMUNITY PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME (CEPEP) COMPANY LIMITED The CEPEP Company Limited, an ofAgency the Ministry of DevelopmentRural and Government,Local one the of is main National the pillars in Str Trinidad of Economy for Tobago. responsible Itis and Communitymanaging the and Enhancement Programme (CEPEP) and provides specifically: 1. COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) The Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team to is communitiestrain to recognize, respond and recover for any hazard that impacts community.their Training modules includes Emergenc Medical Operations, CERT Search Light and Rescue, Organization, Disaster Psychology and Terrorism. 6.
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Youth Youth development and social self efficacy - - A July,
th nine nine - one hundred enced on 16 on enced in the programme,
have beenhave completed
a total thirtyof
in the programme. one thousand, seven hundredand fifty es and the importance of living healthier of and thees importance ACHIEVEMENTS
one (81) participated persons the in LEEAP
-
five (125)five in participants Trinidadand twenty ; both Trinidad and Tobago
approximately three hundred and sixty (360) -
t 2019, 2019, t s. ticipants 2019 (3) three and consisted of projects,been completed. has and twenty total eighty of Cycle 2 and seventy (70) persons successfully graduated from the programme. assessmentAdditionally, an feedback received the of from participants indicatedthe that programme overall had an satisfactory rating and produced the benefits of increased ofawareness career opportunities and potentialentrepreneurial pursuit alsoStudents displayed a greater effects understanding the of of lifestylerisky choic lifestyles. six (26)six participants in Tobago; 2 of Cycle Tobago,LEEAP in comm which Cycle 1 for Twelve (12) schools have participated benefitting par a audiencetarget of four (1,754) were students sensitized; and culminated the successful with graduation of
As at Augus As at 2019:August For 2019: Fiscal programme’sThis the is inaugural and year (39) participated persons
Youth Youth Youth students CATEGORY BENEFICIARY Secondary school
the ite and skills s, entertainers,s,
INITIATIVE
advocates the ofuse job orientation and
SKILLS, EMPLOYABILITY, - programme providesprogramme an environmentthat builds the Apprenticeship, Internship and Mentorship (AIM) High
The LIFE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ACTIVISM, AND PATRIOTISM PROGRAMME (LEEAP) Social,Physical, Intellectual and Emotional TheSelf. goal is to transition successfully toto adulthood enable youth and contribute tomeaningfully sustainable national development. 4040 UNDER PROGRAMME This Programme providesa platform for the Trinidad of youth and Tobago to be the supported area in of personal and developmentopportunities andprofessional creates for youth to engage establishedwith young entrepreneur CARNIVAL SENSITIZATION This school programme consists of Secondary at the caravans School seekslevel, toand promote empower which youth Healthy Lifestyle choices and appropriate behaviours associated potentialrisks with are apparent that during AIM YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME Youth Programme career acquisition requisfor the of training knowledge that guide will participants as they prepare for the job market. This sportsmen and influencers, towards improving outlook their and life on securing a brighter future. celebrations.carnival
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65 OUTCOME
The of promotion learninglifelong citizensamong of Trinidad and Tobago. - -
24yrs; -
2,433 persons persons 2,433
15yrs
A total thirty of A three - the AEP will introduce AEP will the
persons enrolled the in
(556) 60+ years (556) 60+
two (822) persons 2020 Cycle, 2020 - - a totalof three thousand, eight will be will employed through evidence ,
six personssix - undred and thirty 2019 h ACHIEVEMENTS
which
d:
. 59yrs; and iscal 2019 period iscal -
25yrs 25yrs five and fiftyhundred eight andhundred twenty two thousand, four he MethodologyResearch Action of and Education for
It is envisaged that for the Itfor is envisaged the that T The programme commencedThe programme 2019 Fiscal conducted in and was July/Augustduring the vacation period Tobago. in three (33) (20 persons Males)and 13 Females theparticipatedin programme ForF the hundredand eleven persons (3,811) programme comprised asTVET which well 28 as courses active MathematicsCXC and English Language General at the Proficiency Level. This benefitte Sustainability (EfS) based principlesand practice. Action research is a that methodology the potentialhas to bring about personal and social change the in oft interes a sustainable,more equitable just and socially world.
Youth Women CATEGORY Adult Men Adult Men and BENEFICIARY
n to and
and seeks
Tobago Rotary Club Rotary Tobago INITIATIVE the els poverty and unemployment, of and
NEURS VACATION PROGRAMME the high lev high the Organisation programme programme implementedwas in partnership We with Say
increase increase in delinquencyyouth and criminality certaiwithin address YOUTHPRE Yes communities. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME (AEP) providesThis Programme free educational opportunities to Adults to complete Primary and Secondary Education; Technical Vocational Skills and Training Literacy Skills. The
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AFFAIRS YOUTH AND FAMILY AND PMENT DEVELO
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66 OUTCOME An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerab
70) 70) Data
es.
ent and ent Family Services’ Public ACHIEVEMENTS
commissioned the National Enrichment Centre to -
ually impairedually and hard hearing. conducted of Also a Sign serve in the shortin serve a as resourceterm centre for persons with disabilities The re Unit The National Policy for Persons with Disabilities approved was the Cabinetaby as paperwhite 16, May on 2019 Trinidad of Authority and Tobago (TATT) to provide technical supportfor accessible assistive devices blind,mobile for the vis Language Training course customer servicewith representatives. The tandem Unit in worked the Telecommunicationwith Theshared Unit information the on Unit’s mandate at the Ministry of Social Developm Information Education and Sensitisation Series(PIES).
The following The alsofollowing achieved the was duringDivision by the period: For the period October 2018 to August 2019: August to 2018 October period the For Ministry Unit the Affairs 2019,of hasFor Disability fiscal the developed a CTS Survey, administeredwhich was to seventy ( NGOs that provideservices to persons withdisabiliti thiscollated survey decisionsbewill from toinused inform additionalproviding rehabilitation and therapeutic services to the ofcommunity persons disabilities.with
disabilities disabilities Persons with Persons with CATEGORY BENEFICIARY in 1999 1999 in
ions which which ions
was established was
s 25 and 26 of the United United the 26 of 25 and s Article PWDs shouldbe mainstreamed in
INITIATIVE The decisionCommunity Therapeutic to pursue Community Therapeutic ServicesCTS)
This initiative isThisinitiative a collaborative effortbetween Ministrythe and serves as and serves a resource and referral centre for information DISABILITY AFFAIRS DisabilityThe AffairsUnit (DAU) pertaining to disability matters. addition In to coordinating and implementation the monitoring the of National Policy on Disabilities,Persons the also coordinates,Unit with develops and implements comprehensiveto programmes assistcitizens Trinidadof Tobago and disabilities. with Healthof and the Ministry Social of Developmentand Family Services. keeping with in is Services Nations Convention the on of PersonsRights a Disabilitywith state (2015.)that: “ which institutions thatalready therapy offer and rehabilitation services, ratherthan the construction ofinstitut promote segregated rehabilitation.”
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67 OUTCOME An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable Effici An SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable An Enhanced ofQuality forLife Older Persons.
- - c two - calls. calls.
seven seven ighty forty - twenty the following were following the
of those cases have cases have those of been five (500) hundred
one hundred and fortyone hundred (private residences) and
June 2019, the placementsnumber of 2019, the June
hirteen (13) – received
ACHIEVEMENTS against domicilesagainst
3 3 4 14 from Homes for Older Persons.. Older for Homes from
- - – – d October 2018 2018 d October
calls were received calls olderwere from persons regarding flood
(22) assistance/relief where, t Also, between November 2018 and February 2019, 2019, February and 2018 November between Also, The Division of of The Ageing Division services andservices questions about ageing. successfully resolved. These included requests aboutfor information the Senior Grant, Citizens Senior centres, referralsfor geriatri Activity (147) reports reports (147) three (43) three The Help received average Desk an of
SWRHA NWRHA NCRHA ERHA During the period the During 2019June October to 2018 achieved: As at June 2019: Forperio the totalled 24 decanted persons institutionswho RHA from as follows: - - - - Additionally, support theto (18) eighteen carein e of facilities seven (87) patients was recorded through theseven (87) recorded Community Care patients was through Programmethe during same period.
CATEGORY Senior Citizens Senior Citizens Senior Citizens BENEFICIARY - do tly
to de
cts for older
The Programme,
related goods and -
Amongits key functions age The facility The evolved has facility
3 patients aged 60 and overyears is the umbrella agency overallwith -
INITIATIVE
on of Ageing : Referring olderReferring persons to services; Providing information about Homes for the Aged; Offering informationOffering legislation on related to older persons; Following elder on up abuse cases. Older Persons Information (OPIC) Centre Community Care Programme (CCP)
into an information an needs, into issues hub the concerning and social of changeimpact elderly the on and public policy Trinidadcommunity in and Tobago. AGEING DivisiThe The OPIC Help originally Desk, was established in 2005 to asserve a referral facility informationfor on activities, initiatives, programmes, services and produ that also deals with entity elderissues, welfare an into abuse and social caseswork a on regular basis. Given the spectrum casesof now recorded OPIC, by it developed has significan are: This first programme 2007 established in was Port the (from General Spain Hospital,of Fernan San General Hospital, and St. James St. the Infirmary Ann’s Hospital),Mental required who social care. which formerly was administered the Ministry by Health of placedwas ambit the under of MSDFSthe in 2010. responsibility coordinationfor the and ofmonitoring initiatives ageingTrinidad on in and Tobago. TrinidadTobago.persons in and institutionalize 1 Levels
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68 OUTCOME An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable An Enhanced ofQuality forLife Older Persons. Efficient An and SocialEffective System
t personnel;
dad and Tobago. The specific ACHIEVEMENTS th established legislation.
abinet resumption for the subventions of for SACs
istry Social of Development and Family Services
Conduct a comprehensiveConduct review existing of sectional manuals developed the Division by of Ageing; Develop at (1) recommendations based review the on above, anddiscussions on relevanwith Conduct research and develop additional sectional manuals accordancein established with requirements; legislative and Produce a final Procedural Manual for Homes for Older Person all sectional of comprised developed manuals in accordance wi
2. 3. 4. 1. The Min engaged an Individual Consultantto undertake the Development, The theevaluation of nine (9)that NGOs submitted proposals in response Ministry’sto the Requests Proposalsfor to collaborate operationsfor the the of SACs,completed. was andReview Finalisation Procedural of for Manuals PersonsaccordanceOlder Homes the for Homeowners, with in Legislation the of Republic of Trini the objectivesof consultancy are to: A Note for C A operationcurrently in being is finalised for submission.
As at June As at June 2019: As at June 2019:
isolated
- Older persons persons Older CATEGORY and/or indigent Senior Citizens socially over who may be be may who over BENEFICIARY aged 60 years andaged 60 years
are ment in and ment in with
ealthy. The Centres serveealthy.The as Centres
INITIATIVE
service facilities, for olderpoints which arefocal the - Homes for Older Persons Senior ActivitySenior Centres Programme
The Ministry currently supports the operations of nine (9) Homes for Senior Citizens, are bywhich managed management committees. The Homes are located in Chaguanas, Brea, Couva, La Point Mayaro, Fortin, Sangre Grande, Siparia, Tocoand San Fernando, and provisionsustained the through subventions. annual of The aim Homes to provide accommodation safe to older personscare as as andwell support.
The Senior Activity Centres(SACs) are designed to provide necessary physical,the social stimulation,and mental and support to enable mechanisms olderpersons, aged 55 years active and over, to remain h multi persons to come together for services and educational and recreational activitiesthat enhance their support dignity, their independence and encourage involve their the community.
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69 OUTCOME An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable. senior
under GAPP.
ivers ACHIEVEMENTS by six hundred(600)by six careg the period October 2018 to August 2019: August to 2018 October period the
citizens were in receipt of caregiving receiptservices, citizensin which of were were provided One thousand, seven hundredand nineteen (1,719)
During
-
25 and 18 25 and - and over 7 and adults and adults CATEGORY Young persons persons Young persons 60 years 60 years persons of 1 between the agesbetween the BENEFICIARY 30 years and older older and 30 years
iving.
35). Graduates of the
-
30) and Level II (for young young (for II Level and 30) Intergenerational Training -
term INITIATIVE -
people a sense nationalof pride and civic
eive training attwo levels. ILevel (for young Equip young personsEquip basicyoung with in skills careg Improve intergenerational relationships. Improve the quality of life of qualityof Improvethe the life elderly. Foster national consciousness. Instil discipline Instil in personsyoung through training and elderly.toservice the Instil in young in Instil mindedness. Sensitize young people to the ofneeds elderly the and in so doing, gain knowledge and understanding of the process.ageing tools tothe make persons with Provideyoung appropriate choices. life
5. 4. 7. 8. 3. 6. 1. 2. GERIATRIC ADOLESCENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME (GAPP) The GeriatricPartnership Adolescent Programme (GAPP) is intensive shortan impartsProgramme that knowledge elder in and skills care to to persons young at empowering aims also It persons. young respond to the growing and complex ofneeds an ageing population. objectives Its to: are 18 of ages the between persons programme provide elder care to senior citizens.
Students recStudents of personsages between17 the
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70 OUTCOME Reduction of Incidence of HIV/AIDS. Reduction i oflevels discrimination persons towards HIV living with Reduction of Incidence of HIV/AIDS. Reductio oflevels discrimination persons towards HIV living with
-
agencies including agencies itiative heldwas at were ablewere to access
The following The also following achieved was to July 2019,July to Unit: the
Tunapuna, Sangre Grande,Tunapuna, Sangre Chaguanas,
– ACHIEVEMENTS six (36) (13and 23 six persons females) males
-
as 91) (28 persons andmales 63 females) Aranguez Chaguan Princes Town FernandoSan
the various servicesthe testing offered partner by period:during the the North Westthe Regional Health Authority. conducted on a survey HIV/AIDS a ofsample with two hundred persons; (200) conducted HIV an Knowledge and Forum Testing Drive, in stakeholders,partnership commemoration other key in with of DecemberWorld in Day The AIDS in 2018. the Arcade, National Library and Information System (NALIS) Oldand the Fire Station in Port Spain. of Approximately ninety one ( A total of thirty ablewere testedto get for HIV.
During the During period, October 2018
Approximately two Ministry (200) hundred the clients of participated sessions sensitization in conducted offices at the the of Social Welfare Division. Sensitization sessions conductedwere at followingthe Social Welfare Offices:
For the rest of the Fiscal Year Fiscal (August the Forandrestof September), the Unit the will Social visit Welfare Offices P.O.S (twice), Siparia Fortin. and Point
National ommunity the Publicthe C CATEGORY of the MSDFS the of and members of of members and Members staff of BENEFICIARY
y of
sectoral approach for -
and affected by HIV; by and affected
2018 which highlights the highlights which 2018 -
Sessions INITIATIVE n the national expanded national response the to n the
Public Sensitisation Engaging a coordinated and multi Reducing new infections and mitigating the impactof the amongepidemic persons infected Acknowledging thePublic the role Service Agencies in of response. addressing HIVaddressing and AIDS;
HIV/AIDS COORDINATION The HIV Coordinating Unit executes its programmes/initiatives accordancein the Ministr with Social Development Services’ and Family and visionmission which are highlighted in the Ministry’s quest of helping, empowering lives and transforming (particularly the vulnerable) our society. in The initiatives/programmes Unit’s are also premised o Nationalthe articulated as HIVHIVin and andIDS epidemic AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) 2013 following: This involves coordinationthe and execution of programmes/workshops/initiatives ofdelivery for the HIV/AIDSeducation services MSDFS.for clientsthe of
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71 OUTCOME Empowerment of individuals and families. Reduction in family dysfunction, family violence youth and delinque Increased knowledge of parenting issues and enhanced in skills managing Parentingthe Role. Reduction in family dysfunction the the
seven seven 42
– four (4) ighlighted as clients received clients
358
56 - – totalof one hundred
a
Carenage, Mt. Lambert/
in
: hop at Longdenville; Number of
4,063
2,253
– 496 -
kshops 144 17 – 24
– - – ACHIEVEMENTS nine (139)nine parentssuccessfully completed parenting Counselling services - - Workshop for parents of children special with at needs Rio personsClaro; of Number registered Workshop children for parents special of at needs Mt with Hope / Mt Number Lambert; personsof registered Regular parenting workshop at Carenage;Number of persons registered Regular parenting works persons registered Counselling services Co Referral services Advocacy services Advice/Information
During the During reporting period October 2019, 2018July to thousand three hundred and fourteen(7,314) services the from NFSD as follows 2019: July to 2018 October period the During The National Family Services Division ablewas to host Community Parenting Wor Mt. Hope, Rio Claro,and Longdenville; these breakdownvarious of the communities. A workshop from completed Community Parenting Workshops is h follows: and thirty
Individuals, Individuals, and Families and Families CATEGORY BENEFICIARY Couples, Children Couples, Children
ding a range oncerns that
INITIATIVE amilies in order healthy social sustain to
Community Parenting Workshops
NATIONALFAMILY SERVICESDIVISION (NFSD) TheServices National Family (NFSD) Division the is institutionprimary Trinidadin and Tobago provi programmesof and services to promote healthy family functioning. The NFSD provides rehabilitation through and individual group, family counselling and other support its with ultimate goal being the empowerment of vulnerable individual/s and f functioning. The National Parenting Programme (NPP) to strengthen seeks and support in Trinidadfamilies Tobago the and through provision of information, education and support. The NPP is responsea strategic to various issues and c parentinginvolve practicesand behaviour Trinidad in and Tobago.
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72 OUTCOME Greater awareness and enh to ability improve life family Enhancement in of quality life of citizens Enhancement in of quality life of citizens
. July June
- - May 29, 29, May
- four (44)
- One hundred hundred One June 26, 2019 26, June
- $185,458.27 , forty ,
fifteen (15) grants
. d he periodhe October to 2018 July 10, 2019 10, July
- uted at a cost of $696,618.77. $696,618.77. of cost a at uted ACHIEVEMENTS during the period at a cost of
(128) benefitted. persons
in programmesin weekly airedwere i95.5 on FM, -
eight
-
od October 2018 to July 2019: July to 2018 od October 2019: five (45) benefitte persons
- hour, Call - 2019 Tips a Parent,Being a ProviderJust Safety for the Not & Vacation Period Ageing Ageing International & Elder Abuse DayAwareness National Family Services Division/ Family Month 12, 2019 12, Climate Change Climate andthe Impact the on Family Family Family Values and Communication the within Family 3, 2019 3,
Under the UnderMinor House the Repair Assistance grants were distrib twenty and UnderSanitary Plumbing the Assistance, were distributed o o Forty o o o One beginning Maybeginning 29, 2019.Topicsdiscussed included:
For the Forperi the The achievedfollowing during t was September
persons Vulnerable Vulnerable Vulnerable persons and and persons Individuals, persons and and persons and Families communities communities CATEGORY BENEFICIARY Couples, Children
individual circumstances.
“It’s Family Time: Let’s Talk” Let’s Time: Family “It’s
– ir Assistanceir INITIATIVE nformation on issues of importance to
ns. The NSDP officially began its operations in the Sanitary Plumbing Assistance Disseminate i Radio Programme healthy family functioning to a wide crossof section family functioning toa wide healthy society. dialogueEncourage and with providefellowfor a forum citizens various on aspects of family life. Minor House Repa
nd electricitynd and improved sanitary plumbing facilities. It
1. NATIONALFAMILY SERVICESDIVISION (NFSD) (Continued) This a programme is key ofcomponent the messaging campaign to families designed and is to: NATIONAL SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TheSocial National DevelopmentProgramme ensuresthat access theircitizensthroughout in the country have needy homes to reliable and sustainable pipe of supplies borne water a also in assists providing simple,recreational useful facilities underdevelopedin communities. an This all in effort is to standardraise the living andlife of of quality vulnerable citize Ministry in October 2012. This provides initiative persons and/orwith materials labour for roof repairs and other minor structural repairs to their homes. 2. This provides initiative assistance towards purchase the of materials based an on assessmentof With the total the With costmaterial to of a $15,000.00.limit
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. five (95) (95) five - vities for the following
up actiup - tance was providedto one (1 ACHIEVEMENTS seven (27) grantsbenefitting ninety -
. Protect Campaign; Your Hearing
House Wiring Assis $14,289.55. of a cost at Beneficiary) Twenty werepersons distributedat a value $33,288.14of
During the period the During 2018 Unit October to 2018, September the continued planning its and/or follow events:
Additionally, the following were during theachieved period:
persons persons Tobago General Vulnerable Vulnerable Trinidad and population of CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
livery of social in communities;
sufficient. - ini/micro enterprisesand become
INITIATIVE
delivery of social of delivery to services vulnerable
NON GOVERNMANTAL
arting business their are but or own improving House Wiring Assistance Promote value for money in the de services; Partner the NGO with sector towards a decentralised approach for the groups in society; Foster a collaborative approach to capacity building for effective deliverythe of social services Promote good governance the achievement in of governmentpolicy on Social Sector programmes. Sowing Empowering through Entrepreneurial Development (SEED)
NATIONAL SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (Continued) The aimsSEED to providegrant a tomechanism empower citizensthose are consideredanwho have poor and who st in interest to unable gain access on to funding own. It their also seeks to provide opportunity an for existing clients of the Ministry of Social Development Servicesand Family are receivingwho welfare grants to start m independentmore and self ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs) Theestablished NGO Unit was 2013 May in the to manage Ministry’s relationship partner deliverywith in NGOs the of social services communities. in The objectivesUnit of the are to: This provides initiative electrification for households throughout Trinidad and Tobago
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- . four (4) NGOs (4) NGOs four
three (3) NGOs (3) NGOs three were disbursed
. . nineteen three million,
two (22)inclusive NGOs of three (3) -
nine thousand,nine six hundred and ninety - ACHIEVEMENTS nd Familynd Services ng totalling $18,380.00 totalling ng
0,000) were reviewed. total, 0,000) this were Of six (46) requests new for social projects (either under or six (46) requests new for social projects (either under or ollars and fifty cents ($19,369,692.50) - -
Request did not meet the didthe Request Social not mandateMinistry of the of meet Development a reviewpassed underdate while Event Documentation requirements not were fulfilled Subventions to twenty of Statutory Boardsthe in sum Forty over $10,000) reviewed. this total,were Of received fundi Forty $1 over received funding totalling $90,000.00 hundred and sixty two d
For the period October 2018 to July 2019: July to 2018 October period the For 2019: July to 2018 October period the For thatNGOs recommended not were into for grants fell either one of followingthe categories: For 2019: Fiscal
- - - - - Based, or Based, or Non Non Non - - Based Based Community Community Organisations Organisations Organisations Governmental CATEGORY Faith Faith BENEFICIARY Governmental, or Governmental, or
- off under Grants off over Grants - -
off financial assistance -
yable yable over a specified period. Based, Based Faith or Non INITIATIVE
- $10,000.
Financial Assistance to NGOs (One $10,000) Financial Assistance to NGOs (One $10,000) Subventions to NGOs ist in ist executionin the of a specific social developmentproject
This providesinitiative one (Contributions and Donations) Ministry the to from qualifying Community Under this Initiative, financial assistance (over $10,000.00) is Ministry to the provided Organisations qualifying to from ass or activity initiative,Under this financial assistance is to NGOs given for recurrent expenditure pa Governmental organisations for project a specific or activity undervaluing
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onal Trustonal at the PEC
with several several with
ollowing was
os, peppers and and peppers os,
from Natifrom the
based organisations visited
- ssions completedby only 2 approximately 100 persons ochroes, patchoi, cauliflower,
- persons persons
Agricultural Project
109 ) nselling nselling Group Sessions completed in Farming the of fields training
ACHIEVEMENTS
up Group Sessions Group up - ersity of Southern Caribbean ersity Caribbean the and the
. practicum studentspracticum trained in Social Work five (25) persons from faith from persons (25) five
- 459 Remedial Tutoring Se Remedial Education Tutors 101completed Seminars by 3 Therepeutic CommunityCousellors 110 TherapeuticCounselling Gruop Sessions 44 AlcoholAnnonymous sessions 44 Narcotics Annonymous sessions 64 Religious sessions 184 Peer Cou 184 Peer 385 CounsellingIndividual Sessions 2 Follow one (41) newwere residents enrolledthein Centre -
(2)
------Twenty One hundred and ( nine with the Univ the with Nazarene College PECthe and held religious sessions of song and prayer with the Residents. attended cassava, lettuce, dasheen, oranges, avocad Hosted AnnualFamily Day Two Fund/National Heritage Tour sensitizedwere to the history, roles theand of functions PEC. Forty Tutoring/CounsellingThe following Sessions conducted were as follows: crops harvested being including tomatoes. (6)Six successfully residents completed the 9 months Programme and graduted. and Drought, Good Agricultural Practicesand Fundamentals of Landscaping PCSNitrogen with Ltd. Four (4) Residents The continued its Centre with
For the Forperiod the 2019 October to2018 August the f achieved:
age of 18. of age CATEGORY Male substance abusers over the BENEFICIARY
a refuge recoveringa refuge where INITIATIVE
To Poverty reduceof incidence in society. the To reduce Substance inAbuse Population the To reduce sociallynumber of the displaced persons
3. 1. 2. substance abusers be can empowered to achieve their fullest PIPARO EMPOWERMENT CENTRE (PEC) The Piparo Empowerment is Centre a Therapeutic Community established as potential. The Centre providesrehabilitation and skills sociallyare substance abusers who for male training displaced, or pastoffenders requiring longtreatment. term Objectives:Primary
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young persons were were persons young
office Social Work
-
three (243) - eight (278) in -
ACHIEVEMENTS
echnical advice sessions/engagements were held t
were conductedwere clients. with
governmental organisations (NGOs) 1 were females. hostedprogramme was 1 The were - twoand forty hundred non two (42) -
risk communitiesrisk namely: Couva,Belmont, La Horquetta, Forty with Twoand seventy hundred Interventions
stakeholder/ partners. -
A total ofA During the During period October2018 to March 2019:
impacted the by benefits of the programme. Of this total, 132 were males and 11 at 2019: July to 2018 October period the During Laventille and Valencia.
21
- 75 -
risk’ as well as - years). years). persons ‘at programme retired older Children (14 CATEGORY as ‘at risk’as ‘at and persons (60 persons benefit thebenefit from years) identified years and under) NGOs BENEFICIARY and Youth (15 Communities also Socially displacedSocially SOCIAL
-
oriented programme which
entres are appropriateentres tothe -
rate in the nation’s school the rate in
out - INITIATIVE esteem and finding mutual ground for risk” persons in order to theminimize - -
seeks to retiredseeks give experts opportunity to an in work
dinates activities dinates pertinent empowermentto the and
Itseeks to provide a common platform geared towards learningimproving developingskills, and enhancing social building selfskills, RETIREES ADOLESCENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME (RAPP) seeks to provide and assistance community supervision at the to level “young, at drop and delinquency population. generation gap. INITIAITVES ON STREET DWELLING: DISPLACEMENT UNIT The Social Displacement Unit theof MPSD and plans coor rehabilitation of socially displaced persons. The Unit currently providesdirect social services work clientto the population andthat ensures servicesthe and programmes provided treatment by and care c the of needs socially displaced. This programme is a community It also partnership adultswith young bridgeaand as result, the purposeful and productive living.
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were were were to the
streets of
.
:
wo hundred and
T s. by residents (ochro, residents by
street interviews
52 persons 192 persons
- -
.
admitted to the facility for additional service
ACHIEVEMENTS sevendeported (7) were persons referred six (26)six benefitted persons admission from ublic Reportsublic Street of Dwellers were - persons are currentlypersons sleeping the on P
whilst
. at the New Horizonsat the Facility.
undred and fourteen (314) four (24) deported persons were(24) persons four deported with provided
-
od October 2018 to July 2019: July to 2018 od October four (244) four - Port and Environs Spain of San FernandoSan and environs two towns (2) Trinidad of main follows as
o o The Street Head Count conducted.was Twenty counselling Mission on to Vision forty dwellers street conducted with Twenty (20) investigated Advice alsowas provided to various stakeholders on matters related to care and social support deportedneeds of persons. the Three h Three
A total of twenty and care (3)Three were short grown crops pumpkin). and seasonings Twenty (20) were persons assessed for admission Facility. Four (4) persons
For the period October 2018 to July 2019: July to 2018 October period the For 2019: July to 2018 October period the For Forperi the Additionally: Additionally:
Socially Socially Socially CATEGORY BENEFICIARY Deported persons Displaced persons Displaced persons
regular street
nt skills development facility INITIATIVE
Rehabilitationof Strictly the Homeless atNew Horizons ssists deporteesssists in employment.finding Street OutreachStreet Programme Deportee Reception and Integration
A residentialA life and employme
This programme seeks to provide streetdwellers accesswith variousto the services the offered Ministry by the of People and Social Development, as any well emergencyas support necessary. Field Officers the of SDU carry out This programme providesassistance to deported persons with relocation and family reintegration into society. The SDU also a The programme provides for adults. rehabilitation services geared social, and towards the financial emotional development persons of with a to preparationview for independent living. outreach visits to the advise displacedavailable. services on
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.
: to the Division of of Division to for the Ageing
were referredwere admission for to CSDP
ACHIEVEMENTS elderly period, the following Grants were distributed: Grantsfollowing the were period,
2019
three elderly received (23) persons counselling five (25) elderly were (25) persons special facilities five care in -
- four (34) persons - the sociallythe displaced he period October 2018 to July 2019 July to 2018 October period he
(North). Thirty Twenty Twenty Six (6)Six facilities NGO were monitoredper quarter re care of socially displaced wereSeven (7) referred families services. for
For the period October 2018 to July 2019: July to 2018 October period the For t For fiscal the During
of
Tobago Socially Socially citizens Vulnerable Trinidad and older persons older CATEGORY BENEFICIARY Socially displacedSocially Displaced persons
–
(CSDP)
for those for those receiptin
verty among vulnerable groups splaced Persons
INITIATIVE ve, elderly persons elderly ve, (55over) are and General GrantAssistance Senior Citizens Pension Disability GrantAssistance Public Grant Assistance Relocation of Elderly Street Dwellers Programme Centre for Socially Di Riverside Carpark
This provides facility a shelter for homeless persons and transitional as acts housing during the assessmentand initial intervention stage are after they the removed streets. from Under this initiati Under this relocated Personsfor Older Homes receive will they to where relevant special care. The Ministry subsidises monthly payments clientsorfor those income no paymentis have who bothborne by the clientand the Ministry SOCIAL WELFARE DIVISION The Social Welfare (SWD)Division concerned is with incidencereducing the of po a range financial of and offers assistance/grants to persons in need. The coreprovided services are: of grants from the grants Ministry.of the from
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An Efficient An and SocialEffective System for the and Poor Vulnerable Efficient An and SocialEffective System
four - of the
red and red and follows:
868) children children 868) (
eleven million, of
eight - as new clients
d and thirteen dollars and million, seven hundred million, and children with a disability who disability who a with children
thousand, four hund
1,466 clients received assistance The expenditure aswas
three
e received to date
$40,786.86
process for for process total of - ACHIEVEMENTS
non
$482,883.75
a
$23,099.75 persons recordedwere eight hundred and sixty
- - none receivednone to date
- , - $394,400.00
-
$353,600.00 $80,000.00
$36,736.58 - -
persons in were receipt theof Disability Assistance $178,200.00 - $2,049,406.25 three thousand, three hundred andforty
- - - $150,700.00
- he transitioning he nine thousand,nine eight hundre August 2019 August - are expectedto be transitionedat a cost seven hundred and eighteen thousand dollars ($11,718,000.00). are receiving Publicare receiving Assistance or Grants Special Child commenced. T Approximately Approximately 23,344) Household items Medical Equipment Pharmaceutical School Supplies Clothing Home Care Home Help Education Special Child Dietary Rent Prosthesis Burials programme. Twenty thirteen (1,413) Grant, and this of number one (
As at July 2019:As at July As at September 2019: As at Generalthe under Assistance(GAGs) Programme Grants which of amounted to total a grand eighty ($3,789,813.19). cents nineteen
64
er as - ty and as a Ministry disabili have been have been have isasters andisasters livelihood. Government Government consequence clients of the clients the of d certified a by certified a by Persons 18 Persons CATEGORY unable to unable earn a having severe or years of age who years of age who Persons under 18 under Persons BENEFICIARY medical offic medical officer as Victims of Victims of natural complete levelscomplete of having a having disability
medical
isabled that he/she
urrently usedurrently to provide assistance
INITIATIVE Disability Assistance Grant Disability Assistance Grantfor (DAGM) Minors General Assistance Grant
is unable to earn a livelihood and has been certified by a tobeen certified unable earn a by livelihood and is has have who persons for intended is TTDof 1,800.00 grant This a disability and are unable to earn an income as a result. A theDisability personAssistance toin entitled receive is if theopinion of Board, Local is so d he/she GovernmentMedical Officer being as so disabled.The disability bemust permanent in nature. ordera toIn permanent access this grant, for a minor diagnosis be must presented. Grant This has received Cabinet approval effective introduction for its January 2019. This grant establishedwas to assistpersons/households traumatised and rendered needya as resultof natural/other disasters. The grants are c to individuals/households living in poverty and to clients of SWDthe and other delivery units of the MSDFS cannotwho otherwise help themselves. are Cases assessed social by of Ministry.workers the
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new Food Support Card Card Support Food new
23,000) households three thousand ( - ACHIEVEMENTS
As at July 2019,at July As twenty beneficiariesenhanced the of Foodat a Programme Support costof $133,450,440.00 The soon Ministry bewill theintroducing strengthen which currentmechanisms It will the and purge system. anticipatedis that these new cardsbecome will available by endthe 2019. fiscal of
vulnerable households Indigent and CATEGORY BENEFICIARY
). It aims It aims ). following following TM
(Continued)
ers and emergency in situations. INITIATIVE Card Card term food assistance and developmental -
ELFARE DIVISION
Temporary Food Food Temporary Long Term Food Support Card Card Support Food Term Long Food Support Programme
This the is cash transfer componentof the TCCTP, is which currently implemented a debit via (TTcard Card providesThis system immediate food extremely to relief the vulnerable by bridging the gap between eligibility determination and actual receipt theof TT Card. The cardTemporary is for valid up and to three also is months to victimsgiven disast of to enable families in need to purchase nutritious basic food items; SOCIAL W This is a short programme, social aimed at providing protection by nutritionalpromoting for vulnerable and food security households. The Programme comprises the of components:
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) three
10,366 (
clients were were clients
six persons were were persons - ding.
(19,304)
under this initiative. this under
onal profile Trinidadof and Tobago hundred and sixty
affected by severe floo . 1,226,560.00 eight received persons (38) financial $ three ACHIEVEMENTS
teps are being taken to review the SAG policy s
totalling
: of thirty -
thousand, total ipt of the Public Assistance Grant. Of this total, Grant. Public this ipt the of Assistance Of Additionally, Ten Ten cheques, tocheques, were $135,704,500.00 theof value printedand despatched to persons A assistance regardless experiencing of severe hardship. to make it more to applicablemake persons beento would who have internati tocontributing the ineteenthousand, three hundredand four
in rece in thousand, one hundred andseventeen (3,117) As at July, As at 2019July, N beneficiariesrecordednew as As at September 2019: As at September 2019:
made - National disasters children. support of supporting supporting necessitous guardians of or man of financially financially of work, or who or who work, Unemployed, CATEGORY themselves and have little have means achievers in achievers in need BENEFICIARY persons unable to Victims of Victims of natural
s would have
made disasters. - From $1,750 to to $1,750 From
–
citizen ofcitizen Trinidad and Tobago ead, incarcerated,ead, disabled from
From $1,600 to $1,750 TTD $1,750 to $1,600 From
From $1,400 to $1,550.00 TTD $1,550.00 to $1,400 From –
INITIATIVE – due due to natural or man
From $1,150 to $1,300.00 TTD $1,300.00 $1,150 From to
–
For four (4) persons and more and persons (4) four For $1,900 TTD $1,900 Three (3) persons persons Three (3) Two (2) persons persons (2) Two Individuals SAG provides support to persons who made significant made personsprovides who support to SAG Public Assistance Grant Special Achievers Grant (SAG) Disaster Relief (Flooding)
4. 3. 2. 1.
The Publicis Grant Assistance essential an social net benefitted an from increase in the thesemonthly value of grants as follows: provides This grant financial personsaid are to tounable who supportthemselves or because to earn a living ill of health. It also grantedis behalf on of necessitous children thewhere father or both parents is/are d orearning has/have deserted family and the be cannot found. programme providing financial aid nation’s to the vulnerable citizens. Effective 01, January 2019 recipient development tocontribution the Trinidadof Tobago and and who experiencingwere severe hardship. Support the areasin housing provided. is health, Special and of income A Achiever considered is to be a recordand/or whose publicly services performance of is distinguishablean as extraordinary contribution to the international profile Trinidad of and Tobago. Disaster relief provided is to victims itemswhose were destroyed beyond use The
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two -
seven thousand, hundred nine and eleven were in receipt of the new Senior Citizens’ receipt new in the of were -
ACHIEVEMENTS seven thousand, twoand fifty hundred were addedwere database to the beneficiariesnew as
nsions. Of this total, nsions. 97,911) senior citizens 7,252) persons As at July 2019,at July As ninety ( Pe (
Citizens CATEGORY Eligible SeniorEligible BENEFICIARY g from ment adjustedwas
Pension $3,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $ 500
INITIATIVE he schedule payhe of
$2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $4,500**
------
$3,500.00 in keeping $3,500.00 keeping relevantthe in with Pension
- 00.01
$1,500 - Senior Citizens’Senior Pension(SCP) $0
Income Band >$1,500.01 >$2,000.01 >$2,500.01 >$3,000.01 >$3,500.01 >$4,0
The Senior Citizens’ Pension providesfinancial assistance to persons aged 65other qualifyingthe criteria and meet forwho grant. 2016, the In t anresulting in increase in the SCP. This adjustmentresulted an in increase in the total income, (other personal income and SCP) to $5000. from effect With January 2019 senior citizens would have received the new increasespension rangin $500.00 Bands ** increased Statutory limit 2016in $3,500 from to $4,500 per month.
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“Building Resilience To Secure Our Nation” SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 Chapter 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020
This chapter outlines social sector initiatives planned for Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable implementation by ministries and the THA for fiscal 2020. Development Goals (SDGs). In fiscal 2020 Government Ministries and agencies continue to align their Ministerial/ will continue to maintain the high levels of investment in Departmental Plans and performance frameworks to the social sector in order to sustain the gains made over enable monitoring and evaluation of their progress the years in the well being of the population. towards the achievements of the themes and goals of
Table 7.I: Comparison of Budgeted Allocations for Social Infrastructure & Programming – 2019-2020
Sector Component BUDGETED ALLOCATION 2019 BUDGETED ALLOCATION 2020 Social Infrastructure 2,164,193,000 2,236,052,000 • Development Programme 916,178,000 1,004,531,000 • Infrastructure Development Fund 1,248,015,000 1,231,521,000 Social Programming 8,785,888,057 8,278,258,320 TOTAL ALLOCATION 10,950,081,057 10,514,310,320
Source: Ministry of Finance
The following sections outline major plans to be implemented in fiscal 2020 by the following Ministries: 41 • Community Development, Culture and the Arts; • Education; • Health; • Housing and Urban Development; • Labour and Small Enterprise Development; • National Security; • Public Administration; • Public Utilities; • Rural Development and Local Government; • Social Development and Family Services; • Sport and Youth Affairs; • Office of the Prime Minister - Gender and Child Affairs; and • Tobago House of Assembly.
41 Information was obtained from Budget Submissions of Ministries for fiscal 2020
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CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 7.1 Ministry D. Implementation of the Self Help Programme (NCSHL): of Community Development, Culture • Eight hundred and twenty-three (823) projects are proposed under the Minor Repair and Reconstruction and the Arts Grant (MRRG). • Six hundred and forty-five (645) projects are proposed The mission of the Ministry of Community Development, under the Emergency Repair and Reconstruction Culture and the Arts (MCDCA) is to lead in the Assistance Grant (ERRAG). development of resilient communities by stimulating E. Community Festivals: human and social capital through collaboration and the provision of innovative programmes, projects and • Hosting of community festivals to celebrate services. In the area of Culture and the Arts, the Ministry Community Development Day. focusses on fostering artistic growth, and leveraging the F. Culture: country’s rich and varied cultural, historical, religious and • Heritage Preservation: continued focus on the national heritage. mounting of monthly exhibitions that commemorate In fiscal 2020, the Ministry of Community Development, Trinidad and Tobago’s national days and festivals; Culture and the Arts will continue to deliver on its • Development of competencies in the visual, literary mandate, which includes: and performing arts; and • Developing and building resilient communities and • Festival development. creating an environment where our diverse cultures can flourish in an atmosphere of understanding, G. Export Centres Companies Limited (ECCL): tolerance and harmony; • Craft Incubator: The craft incubation programme • Preserving our heritage and history and will be implemented to assist artisans in creating strengthening cultural values, attitudes and and growing their business. This collaborative behaviours; and programme will provide a space to work as well as seek funding, mentoring, training and other • Promoting a productive environment for our citizens. benefits. Incubators will be set up at nine (9) Training In this regard, the Ministry proposes to undertake the Centres and will comprise 148 hours of product following during the period: development training, management skills training, A. Support to Mediation Centres: and research and marketing skills training. • Establishment of the Penal/Debe Mediation Centre • Production: This plan proposes to bridge the gap between ECCL’s Training Programme and the trainees’ • Relocation of the East Main Mediation Centre in production readiness through a comprehensive Arima design that would allow for maximum product • Infrastructural work for the Rio Claro/Mayaro output through the use of manufacturing best Mediation Centre practices, guidelines and techniques. • Establishment of the South Main Mediation • Craft Markets: Craft markets will be opened at ECCL Centre—San Fernando Centres located in Diego Martin, Bourg Mulatresse, B. Refurbishment of Community Centres at: Tunapuna, Bon Air, Fyzabad, Palo Seco, La Brea and Point Fortin. • La Lune, Diego Martin Central, and Shende Street. C. Refurbishment of Regional Complexes at: • Sangre Grande and St. Augustine.
173 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 7.2. Ministry of identification and intervention for children displaying characteristics of special education Education needs at the ECCE level. For fiscal 2020, screening and assessment will be expanded beyond the The Ministry of Education will continue to pursue its seven ECCE centres identified to conduct the Needs mandate of providing a quality education system that is Assessment. Additionally, training for teachers on modern, inclusive, accessible and relevant. Accordingly, the early identification of special needs/disabilities the following initiatives will be pursued in fiscal 2020: in children entering public ECCE centres will continue. A. Education Policy Paper 2017–2022: C. School-Based Management (SBM)/School The Ministerial Work Plan, which was crafted in Development Plan: accordance with policy statements included in the Policy Paper, will be finalised for implementation, monitoring This project entails the institutionalisation of School- and evaluation. Based Management (SBM) standards and school development or school improvement planning as a B. Early Childhood Care and Education means of empowering, reculturing and restructuring • Review of the Standards for Regulating Early schools to facilitate student achievement and well-being. Childhood Care and Education: During fiscal For fiscal 2020, the revised SBM Manual, SDP Guidelines 2020, Consultations and Focus Group Sessions and SDP Template will be disseminated to all schools. will be conducted with denominational boards, These forms will enable tracking of the effectiveness of tertiary institutions, other Ministries, community the interventions employed by all schools with particular members, private ECCE providers and other relevant emphasis on underperforming schools. This will facilitate stakeholders to appraise them of the updated informed adjustments to planned interventions. Standards for Regulating ECCE Services and the D. Promoting Student Discipline Initiative: requirements to operate ECCE Centres. This initiative entails the creation of a Discipline Manual • Quality Assurance Framework for the Early that will guide schools in the development of an Childhood Care and Education Sector: This evidence-based Promoting Student Discipline Plan project seeks to develop a Quality Assurance (PSDP) for their respective schools. In fiscal 2020, The Framework for the ECCE sector to improve Discipline Matrix and Positive Reinforcement Strategies quality and accountability. The following will be will be formalised and institutionalised in all schools. The undertaken: Promoting Discipline School Manual will be distributed o development and administration of an to all schools during term one of the academic year Indicators Instrument to assess compliance 2019/2020 and it is expected that by the end of the with the regulatory Standards for ECCE services; academic year 2019/2020, all schools will have developed o training for ECCE teaching staff, field officers and implemented a School Discipline Plan that satisfies and private providers in the Instrument’s use; the criteria as laid out in the manual. Data will continue to be collected and analysed with a view to developing and o conduct of a public education programme implementing individual school strategies to improve to encourage private ECCE centres to raise discipline. their standards in compliance with the ECCE regulatory standards; and E. Financial Assistance: o recruitment of staff for data collection and Among the proposed activities for fiscal 2020 are: input. • The review of all programmes funded under the • Screening Programme for Children entering GATE programme to ensure alignment of socio- Public Early Childhood Care and Education economic and labour market priority areas; Centres: This project seeks to ensure the early
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CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 • The conduct of evaluations on tuition fees for new • Launch of the Institute of Culinary Arts (ICA), programmes to determine competitive rates; Woodford Lodge Campus: The aim of the ICA is • The review and possible revision of the Means Test to offer a flexible and blended, holistic approach system; and to culinary arts training. The programme targets young persons between the ages of 15 to 35 • Continued collaboration with participating lenders and particularly, at-risk youth and unemployed/ and tertiary level institutions to promote the Higher underemployed, retrenched or displaced nationals Education Loan Programme (HELP). aged 25 to 60 years. F. Caribbean Youth Science Forum: • Development and delivery of Technology- The National Institute of Higher Education, Research enabled Flexible and Blended Learning Courses Science and Technology (NIHERST) will host a Caribbean - in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Youth Science Forum (CYSF) during the first week of Learning (COL): This programme will enable YTEPP August, 2020 at The University of the West Indies, St. to systematically transition from delivering training Augustine Campus. This forum will bring together 130 via traditional face-to-face teaching/learning Lower Sixth Form Science students from the Caribbean methods to delivery using blended learning and/or for a full week of activities. The programme contributes fully online instruction. to a knowledge-driven economy through provision • ICT Training Units: This programme entails the of academic and social activities that facilitate the provision of information, communication and development of 21st century skills. technology (ICT) training utilising mobile training G. Fab Lab to Fab Academy: units. It aims to foster increased use of technology in Funded under the 9th European Development fund, rural communities and targets persons between the the goal of this project is to upgrade the current ages of 16 to 35 years. capabilities of the Fab Lab to an internationally certified • Plastics Recycling Course-Pilot Project: This Fab Academy. This project seeks to provide a stronger multi-faceted training course will equip ten (10) stimulus for innovation-driven entrepreneurship Engineers-in-Training (EITs) in a 17-month course in through the acquisition of state of the art equipment to Plastics Processing and Recycling Technology. facilitate training for budding entrepreneurs, researchers J. Ecosystems Driving Innovation and and students in rapid prototyping technologies and Entrepreneurship (EDGE): digital fabrication. The upgraded Academy will mark the NIHERST as the only Fab Lab/Fab Academy in the This project builds on the conversion from Fab Lab to Fab English-speaking Caribbean. Academy and seeks to encourage and enable innovation by strengthening structures and improving the H. Development of an Integrated University environment that supports and promotes innovation. Management System: This project is funded under the 9th European For fiscal 2020, the UTT will continue the development Development (EDF) Programme. of its Integrated University Management System (iUMS). K. Girls in ICT Project: The System will integrate all key business and supporting functions across the institution into a single information This project aims to empower and encourage girls and system to serve the specific needs of all departments young women to consider careers in the growing field whilst facilitating decision-making. of ICT, enabling both girls and technology companies to reap the benefits of greater female participation in I. Youth Training and Employment Partnership the ICT sector. During the upcoming fiscal, the National Programme (YTEPP): Institute of Higher Education, Research Science and The following is proposed under the YTEPP for fiscal Technology NIHERST will host female students for a 2020: series of information and communication technology (ICT) workshops and a ‘hackathon’. The sessions will
175 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 expose students to concepts such as coding and programming, and their practical applications in Box 7.I : Policy and Research Initiatives of the Ministry of Education for Fiscal 2019/2020 a range of fields. Students will also be challenged to create a mobile application that solves a real- Research: world problem. • Craftsman Tracer Study Project: This project aims to support the effective governance and administration of the education system L. The Establishment of a Technical and through an understanding of employment outcomes inclusive Vocational Education and Training (TVET) of labour force participation, earnings and sector demand. It is Research Council: expected to be completed in fiscal 2020. The TVET Research Council will be a Ministry- • National Skills Gap Analysis in Emerging Sectors of the appointed working Committee that will inter- Economy, 2020: This study seeks to assess the demand and skills gap for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) alia: define best practice standards for the graduates in two of the priority sectors identified in the GORTT promotion of TVET, the gathering of labour diversification strategy. market information and the expansion of TVET • National Survey of Innovation in Emerging Sectors 2020: programmes. Aviation and Maritime - This study seeks to collect data on the M. Establishment of the Trinidad and Tobago innovative activities of establishments in the Aviation and Maritime National Apprenticeship System: sectors. • Student Tracking System: The Student Tracking System This system will promote, coordinate and comprises of structures and measures for identifying discrepancies regulate the training of apprentices with between student progress and targets established by the school/ companies/industries. It is expected that the district. Under this project the following is proposed: efficient transfer of complex skillsets inclusive of • Measures of School Climate: The revised School Climate high technology occupations will be achieved. Survey will be administered and data-use workshops, in the N. University of the West Indies: administration and use of the results, will be conducted for stakeholders. The following new programmes will be offered • Value Added Measures: The findings of these Measures will in 2019/2020: be disseminated to secondary schools for the development • Faculty of Humanities and Education: of relevant School Improvement Plans. A “soft” accountability o Special Education Programme; system at the secondary school level will also be established and will act as a benchmark to identify schools in need of o BA Journalism. relevant support services. • Faculty of Food and Agriculture: • STI Mapping and Priority Setting: This project aims to identify o Undergraduate Diploma in Agriculture innovations within the industry and the drivers/impediments to (Debe Campus); innovation and unveil the intensity of the linkages and interactions o Online Programmes in Agriculture; among actors in this sector. The project continues in fiscal 2020 o Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture with the Sectoral Innovation Mapping (SIM) of the Tourism Sector, in collaboration with University of Belize. a micro-level research study that maps the innovation system of the Tourism Sector. • Survey of Science and Technology Indicators: The objective of this study is to measure the investment in Science & Technology (S&T) in Trinidad and Tobago. Among other things, it intends to increase evidence-based decision and policy-making in planning and investment in S&T particularly research and development. Policy: • Development of a STEM/ STREAM Policy that focusses on and promotes the use of alternative teaching strategies to develop and strengthen learning and innovation skills (critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation) in primary and secondary school students.
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The Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring that E. Construction of Diego Martin Health Centre: every citizen of Trinidad and Tobago has access to first- The completion of construction has commenced with a class healthcare. In keeping with its focus to develop completion date of October 2020. The start of Services is a patient-centered model of heathcare, the Ministry carded to begin by November 2020. will continue to provide an array of programmes and F. Electrical Upgrade for Port of Spain General services to the general population at both the primary Hospital: and secondary health facilities across the country but will focus on implementation of the following in fiscal The project entails a planned T&TEC upgrade of high 2020: voltage lines coming into the POSGH as well as an upgrade of the entire electrical system within the A. Completion of the Point Fortin Hospital: hospital. This will allow for compliance with the new The project which has an estimated cost of $1.26 billion Electrical Codes/OSH Act and will minimise the potential is 78% complete and expected to be completed by for power outages and damage to equipment. The December 2019. A Commissioning Team is in place to project will be undertaken on a phased basis and is allow for phased start-up of service by the 1st quarter of expected to be completed by September 2021. the 2020 calendar year. G. Electrical Upgrade for San Fernando General B. Completion of the Arima Hospital: Hospital (SFGH): The project with an estimated cost of $1.65 billion is The project entails a planned T&TEC upgrade of high approximately 90% completion. It is expected to be voltage lines coming into the SFGH as well as an upgrade completed by December 2019. Once completion and of the entire electrical system within the hospital. This handover dates are met by the contractor, phased start- will allow for compliance with the new Electrical Codes/ up of services will begin by the 1st quarter of the 2020 OSH Act and will minimise the potential for power calendar year. outages and damage to equipment. The project will C. Construction of the Sangre Grande Hospital: be undertaken on a phased basis and is expected to be This involves construction of a 106-bed hospital to completed by September 2022 include Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Orthopaedic and H. Refurbishment works to the Princess Elizabeth General Wards as well as High Dependency and Intensive Home: Care Units. The project is expected to be completed by The project entails a planned T&TEC upgrade of high March 2022. voltage lines coming into the SFGH as well as an upgrade D. Re-Development of the Port of Spain of the entire electrical system within the hospital. This General Hospital: will allow for compliance with the new Electrical Codes/ Phase 1 of the project, which entails erection of a new OSH Act and will minimise the potential for power Central Stores structure, is currently 57% completed with outages and damage to equipment. The project will projected completion set for December 2019. Phase be undertaken on a phased basis and is expected to be 2 construction (which entails full replacement of the completed by September 2022. Central Block at the POSGH) is set to begin in December I. It is envisaged that with the completion of the 2019. Relocation of Medical Wards to the COSTAATT Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey (MICS) 2019 that the Building is ongoing at 29% completion. Expected Ministry will undertake planning and programming completion date is November 2019. initiatives relevant to the outcome results of the Survey.
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Box 7.II: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Ministry of Health for Fiscal 2019/2020 Policy: • Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy: This policy seeks to address T&T’s higher than global average rate of childhood obesity, by facilitating the creation of supportive environments that give every child the opportunity to live a long, healthy and productive life. • National Alcohol Policy: This Policy seeks to provide guidelines for minimising the health and social impact that may result from the harmful use of alcohol, with particular focus on addressing underage drinking. • Breastfeeding Policy/Infant & Young Child Feeding Policy: This Policy provides guidelines for the promotion of breastfeeding to mothers and expectant mothers to ensure exclusive breastfeeding to infants up to six months of age and continued breastfeeding up to two years after the introduction of solids. This will improve the nutritional status of children in Trinidad and Tobago. • Anti-Microbial Policy: This policy outlines national guidelines for the cross-sectional prudent use and stewardship of Anti-microbial drugs by healthcare practitioners, including physicians, dentists, veterinary surgeons and members of the public, to counteract the spread of anti-microbial resistant organisms. • National Bioethics Policy: The Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights advocates the establishment of independent, multidisciplinary and pluralist ethics committees at national, regional, local or institutional levels. This policy seeks to regulate the conduct of health research and the establishment of a national bioethics committee.
Research: • Conduct of the National Risk Factor Survey; • Conduct of the National Consumption Survey; and Research into several existing and new policies for development including; o the Adverse Events Policy; o the Adolescent Policy; o the National Blood Bank Policy; and o National Physical and Nutrition Policy.
7.4. Ministry of Housing on issues including purchase, construction, mortgages, and Urban Development maintenance and insurance in the public and private housing markets. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is B. The Housing and Village Improvement charged with the provision of adequate housing to the Programme (HVIP): population, and development of urban environments. The Ministry will pursue the following projects in fiscal This programme is an affordable and high quality housing 2020. initiative established in fiscal year 2017/2018 to improve housing and living conditions in targetted villages with A. Public Awareness and Education Campaign: neglected infrastructure and poor quality housing. In In fiscal 2020, the Ministry proposes to finalise and launch fiscal 2020, four (4) communities were identified, based its Home Ownership 101: Know How Guide (H101). H101 on social analysis, for the HVIP – Matelot, Point Fortin, is meant to be the “go-to” manual to guide individuals Sangre Grande and Wallerfield.
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CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 C. Urban Upgrading and Revitalisation Programme: the Eastern Main Road are opportunities for investors Under this New Programme, the Ministry will seek to to anchor their business. The estimated cost for fiscal improve the quality of life of low-income households 2019/2020 is $1 million. and increase the vitality of urban areas. Additional beneficiaries include current and potential users of urban 7.5. Ministry of Labour public spaces. The programme comprises the following components: and Small Enterprise Development • Urban Upgrading - this component will finance regularisation of squatter settlements on State- owned lands with focus on sites situated in the main With its overall mission to champion equity and urban corridors in Trinidad and Tobago. opportunities for all stakeholders through a collaborative • Affordable Housing Programme - this approach to labour administration, the empowerment component seeks to reduce the housing deficit by of employers and employees, and entrepreneurship, the providing financial subsidies for (a) selected home Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development improvements for currently occupied homes and will implement the following initiatives in fiscal 2020: (b) new home construction. A. Labour Legislation Reform: • Urban Regeneration/Revitalisation - a range of In fiscal 2020, the Ministry intends to continue its review urban regeneration initiatives, with an emphasis of the following pieces of labour legislation: on improving accessibility and the quality of public • The Minimum Wages Act, Chapter 88:04; space will be financed under this component. • The Maternity Protection Act, Chap. 45:57; • Strengthening of Housing and Urban Development Sector Stakeholders Capacities • Legislation to govern HIV/AIDS in the Workplace; - This component will finance a range of activities and that will better equip supply-side stakeholders • Legislation on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. to address the medium-term housing and urban B. Completion of the Physical De-linking of the On- development needs of the country. the-Job-Training Programme from the National D. The Home Improvement Grant: Training Agency: This grant seeks to reduce vulnerabilities associated with During the fiscal period, the Ministry plans to relocate the poor quality housing and poverty by preserving the OJTP’s Head Office and complete other infrastructural national housing stock and reducing the demand for new work including the development of an Integrated homes. In fiscal 2020, the MHUD will continue to provide Human Resource Information System for the OJTP. Home Improvement Grants to assist homeowners with C. Continued Implementation of the Ten Point Plan home repairs. on Unemployment: E. Social and Economic Programme for East Port of In fiscal 2020, the Ministry proposes to actively pursue Spain: the promotion of small business and cooperatives This programme seeks to rebrand and enhance the among unemployed persons. Additionally, collaboration physical image of East Port of Spain. It also seeks with relevant agencies to provide psychological and to attract new businesses and investment and fuel financial counselling services to unemployed persons, economic activity through the establishment of a will continue. Business Improvement District. Such a programme will D. Small Business Development: serve to increase attractiveness of the community and engender greater pride in the residents. Furthermore, the In collaboration with the National Enterprise increased aesthetic appearance and strategic position of Development Company Limited (NEDCO), the Ministry
179 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 will work towards implementing the ‘Business Accelerator projects, decisions and security measures and enhanced Programme’. This enhanced Incubator programme will service delivery. seek to facilitate the creation of successful sustainable B. Construction of Police Stations: businesses and generate employment through a The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) will be collaborative effort with tertiary institutions. targetting the completion of six (6) police stations and E. Development of a Modernised Labour Market begin construction of the Carenage Police Station. Information System: Reconstruction of the San Fernando Police Station is also This project will address major gaps in the production planned. and dissemination of timely and relevant labour market C. Improvement Works to Prison Buildings: information in Trinidad and Tobago, particularly demand- Continued improvement works to prison buildings will side data that supports evidence-based decision-making be undertaken. This will include: and effective policy formulation. • Upgrade of the Remand Yard Prison, Golden Grove; • Construction of a Girl’s Rehabilitation Centre on Box 7.III: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Ministry the compound of the Youth Transformational and of Labour and Small Enterprise Development for Fiscal 2019/2020 Rehabilitation Centre (YTRC) (formerly known as the Youth Training Centre); • National Policy on Co-operatives • National Workplace Policy on Sexual Harassment • Upgrade and improvement of the dormitories at the YTRC; and • National Policy for the Prevention and Elimination of Child Labour in Trinidad and Tobago • Re-purposing of the Nursery at the Women’s Prison • Labour Migration Policy for Trinidad and Tobago to accommodate a Youth Training Rehabilitation Centre for Females (YTRCF). • National Baseline Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices on HIV in the Workplace D. Expansion of the National Crime Prevention Programme (NCPP): The following will be undertaken during fiscal 2020 7.6. Ministry of National • Expansion into other Municipalities: This is geared Security to generate greater awareness across Trinidad and Tobago about crime prevention. Expansion will entail the building of strong networks and enforcing The Ministry of National Security has the mandate collaboration amongst various groups in society; for ensuring public safety and security through the • Training and Development for Crime Prevention maintenance of law and order and the commitment of all Councils: This will be implemented to equip available resources to the protection of life and property members of Community Crime Preventions and defence against aggression. In addition, the Ministry Councils (CCPCs) with skills to promote community oversees the coordination of disaster preparedness development. and emergency relief as well as monitoring the flow of E. Collaboration with Non-Governmental persons into and out of the country. Organisations: In fiscal 2020, the Ministry of National Security will • Expansion of the Operational Framework of undertake the following initiatives: Crime Stoppers: the addition of a new element A. Establishment of a New Police Headquarters: to the existing Crime Stoppers Initiative that would The establishment of the new Police Headquarters will allow individuals to provide anonymous information allow for enhanced relationships between decision- about criminal activity specifically related to illegal makers and operational units, real time execution of firearms.
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CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 7.7. Ministry of Public assistive devices to PwDs in Trinidad and Tobago. The project will ensure that PwDs have access to basic Administration telecommunications mobile services through the provision of assistive mobile devices, and reduce the The creation of high quality, modern public services digital divide by promoting digital inclusion of ICTs to and a globally competitive economy lead the Ministry PwDs. This project is also intended to enhance the quality of Public Administration’s vision towards regional of life of PWDs by helping them to fully participate in leadership in public service modernisation. In order to society and ensure equality of opportunity. achieve its goal, the Ministry will pursue the following initiatives in fiscal 2020: 7.8. Ministry of Public A. Continued Implementation of the TT WiFi Project: Utilities Further to the launch of this project in 2016 with the provision of free Wi-Fi on 13 buses, in fiscal 2020, the project implementation continues with the provision The Ministry of Public Utilities (MPU) is charged with of free Wi-Fi at a proposed sixty (60) densely populated/ the responsibility for ensuring the delivery of quality high traffic locations. These locations include public electricity, water, wastewater, waste management, libraries across the country, waiting rooms in hospitals telecommunications, meteorological and postal services and health centres and major transportation hubs. in an efficient, affordable and reliable manner to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. To this end, the Ministry B. ICT Access Centres: will pursue the following in fiscal 2020: This initiative was established to provide ICT services to A. Utilities Assistance Programme (UAP): persons in rural and underserved communities where ICT infrastructure is lacking. To date five (5) ICT Access For fiscal 2020 the MPU will continue to provide Centres are operational in Guayaguayare, Marac, Penal, assistance to low income utilities customers as follows: Cumana and Todd’s Road. In keeping with the its goal • Provision of Utility Bill Assistance: Approximately to bridge the digital divide and increase access to ICTs, 14,400 low-income utility customers including the Ministry aims to open four (4) additional ICT Access 12,600 WASA customers and 1,400 T&TEC customers Centres in fiscal 2020. will be assisted; C. Universal Service Infrastructure – Broadband • Provision of Solar Panel Assistance: Approximately Development Access: five (5) low-income households that cannot access The scope of this project involves the development of the electricity grid will receive assistance. an implementation plan for the provision of Broadband • Provision of Water Tanks and related fittings: Internet Access service in designated underserved areas Approximately 70 households and five (5) and selection of a suitable concessionaire, who will build community-based facilities will receive assistance out of the necessary network and launch the service recipients with safe water storage. This will serve to in the designated areas. Brasso Venado and Parlatuvier reduce the incidence of water borne diseases; have been selected as designated areas emanating from • Undertake a Public Education Campaign to Digital Divide Survey conducted in 2013. increase awareness of the UAP in areas that are most D. Implementation of Universal Service Initiative: affected by utility issues. Preparation and Rollout of Assistive Devices B. Residential Electrification Assistance and Technologies for Persons with Disabilities Programme (REAP): (PWDs): A total of approximately 200 households (approximately In accordance with the schedules contained within 650 persons) are expected to be provided with electrical the Universal Service Regulations, this Mandatory wiring/rewiring and electrical infrastructure in fiscal 2020. Universal Service initiative aims to provide subsidised
181 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 C. Electrification Programme (EP): • Restoration of Local Bridges; A total of 150 households will be provided with electricity • Construction of Bailey Bridges; poles and the associated electrical infrastructure • Restoration of Landslips; (transformers and low voltage lines) in fiscal 2020. • Restoration of Local Drainage. D. Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services Division (MSD): B. Establishment of a Transformation Programme and Change Management Unit (TPCMU): Construction of a New Meteorological Building at Piarco. This Unit will support the implementation of, and monitor E. Water and Sewerage Authority: the transformation of the Municipal Corporations and The following projects are expected to be completed in facilitate Local Government reform. fiscal year 2020: C. Implementing Strategic Panning – Local • Development of Water Sources: Nineteen (19) Economic Development Plans: wells on both islands are due for rehabilitation. It is The MRDLG continues to implement formulated models anticipated that approximately 62,000 customers for Local Economic Development (LED) in municipalities, in areas inclusive of Arima, Las Lomas, Chatham, as part of the fulfillment of Transitioning of the Local Granville and Roxborough will benefit. Government Draft Policy 2016. Through this development • Increased Transmission and Distribution model, improvements to services and infrastructure Capacity: The Tobago Transmission Network will be within municipalities will be positively impacted leading upgraded. to the social and economic development of the various • Refurbishment of Water Treatment Plants communities via employment opportunities and (WTPs): Refurbishment works at the Caroni Water increased levels of investment. Treatment Plant and upgrade of the Petrotrin Guayaguayare Water Treatment Plant Phase 3 are 7.10. Ministry of Social planned. Approximately 2,200 consumers will receive increased water supply. Development and Family Services • Wastewater Service: Refurbishment of the Beetham Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wastewater Facilities at Frederick Settlement and The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services Couva are planned. These works will result in (MSDFS) is the core social sector Ministry responsible improvements in operations and efficiency to meet for coordinating implementation of Government’s WPR 2001 and WHO standards. Consumers in Port of initiatives for achieving social and human development Spain and environs will be impacted. objectives. As the Ministry mandated to address the social challenges of poverty, social inequality and social 7.9. Ministry of Rural exclusion, the MSDFS aims to empower and transform its clientele through programmes and initiatives that Development and Local promote sustainable human prosperity. Government In fiscal 2020, the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services will focus on the following initiatives: In fiscal 2020, the Ministry of Rural Development and A. Review of the Standard Means Test (SMT): Local Government (MRDLG) will pursue the following: Following the receipt of the Report on the review of A. Construction and Restoration: the SMT from the ECLAC, the Ministry will determine the changes to be made to the application of the tool • Restoration of Local Roads; and will make a recommendation for a technical team
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CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 of persons from the key Ministries of the social sector will accommodate socially displaced persons in to review the Report toward the application of the Test need of long-term care. across the sector. G. Support for Persons with Disabilities: B. Social Transformation and Empowerment • Disability Assistance Grant for Minors (DAGM) Programme: (under 18 years): In the new fiscal, the Social Welfare Uplifting People (STEP-UP): In fiscal 2020, the revised Division will continue the process of transitioning STEP-UP model, a programme of psychosocial support minors currently receiving Public Assistance or that focusses on prevention and early recovery, will be Special Child Grants to the DAGM. put into effect across the social sector and serve as a tool • National Enrichment Centre: The National for resilience-building in the population. Enrichment Centre currently serves as a resource C. HIV/AIDS Coordination: centre for persons with disabilities. In fiscal 2020, The Unit will continue to undertake activities focussed an agency will be contracted to operationalise the on educating and empowering clients of the MSDFS, Centre to fulfil its intended purpose of providing persons living with HIV, staff of the Ministry and the therapeutic services. general public. Initiatives for fiscal 2020 include: • Community Therapeutic Services: This project is • Roving Caravan: Sensitisation for Staff of the Ministry; a collaborative effort between the MSDFS and the Ministry of Health. It seeks to provide rehabilitation • Commemoration of World AIDS Day; and therapeutic services to persons with disabilities • Sensitisation for Clients; in a community environment. The Ministry hopes to • Life Skills Programme; commence the initiative in fiscal 2020. • Promotion of Nutrition and Healthy Living for • In fiscal 2020, focus will be placed on the PLWHIV Workshop. implementation of the approved Policy for PWDs through the work of an Inter-agency Coordinating D. Homes for Older Persons: Committee appointed by the Cabinet as well as Conduct of refurbishment works at three (3) Homes for an assessment of the Disability sector in keeping Older Persons to enable compliance with the Homes for with the recommendations of the National Social Older Persons Act. Mitigation Plan. E. Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme: • The Ministry will work in collaboration with the The Ministry will work towards the rationalisation of Public Service Transport Corporation (PTSC) and key the training component of the Programme and its stakeholders to improve the ELDAMO service. expansion to cater to the unserviced older persons in H. Values, Attitudes and Behaviours Campaign: the population. This campaign is critical to the rebirth of a positive and F. Developing Interventions for the Socially transformative values system in Trinidad and Tobago, Displaced: which is vital for the attainment of the Vision 2030 • Conduct of a National Street Count: This exercise objectives. In fiscal 2020, a Task Force to develop and will be undertaken to determine the number of oversee the implementation of a VABs Conceptual persons currently sleeping on the nation’s streets. Framework will be established and appointed for a period of two (2) years. • Development of a Social Housing Project: Works to be undertaken in fiscal 2020 to renovate/refurbish I. Establishment of an Integrated Social Enterprise a facility in Carapo for use as transitional housing. Management System (ISEMS): • Refurbishment of Hernandez Place: The Ministry’s ISEMS project was established to provide Refurbishment and upgrade works will be for a comprehensive information system to administer its conducted on Hernandez Place, Arima. This facility various programmes, grants and services. For fiscal 2020,
183 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 the Ministry will embark on the award of a contract for • Develop and introduce a component in State- Phase I of the Project, which includes implementation of funded Social Programmes to transform Values, a Core Social Enterprise Management (SEM) Solution and Attitudes and Behaviours; Automation of the Social Welfare Division. • Enhancement and Extensive Implementation J. Direct Deposit Initiative: of the STEP-UP Development Model for Social In fiscal 2020, the Ministry aims to transfer 85% of grant Programmes; and recipients to direct deposit and rationalise the cheque • Development of a National Resilience printing process for social welfare grants. This will serve Framework to guide the development of resilience to transform and simplify the processing of grants and among the population. significantly reduce the number of cheques in the system. K. Diagnostic Assessment and Service Improvement - Social Welfare Division: Continued rollout of this project, which seeks to improve social service delivery, increase client satisfaction, and identify and remove barriers to allow for increased staff morale and productivity, will continue. L. National Social Mitigation Plan (NSMP): The overarching goal of this Plan is to mitigate the negative social impacts of the downturn in the Trinidad and Tobago economy. During fiscal 2020, the following initiatives are among those planned: • Engagement of Consultancy: To undertake the implementation of Phase I of the NSMP which includes: o Establishment of the Social Support and Empowerment (SSE) Unit; o Review of Current Social Programmes – this will be done to assess programme efficiency, effectiveness and relevance; o Conduct of a Socio-Economic Situational Analysis of the effects of the economic downturn; o Conduct of Assessment of the Civil Society Sector; o Establishment of two pilot Health and Wellness Centres; o Conduct of Assessment of the Disability Sector; and o Review of legislative and policy frameworks.
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Box 7.IV: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services for Fiscal 2020 Policy: • Operational Guidelines for Disaster Response: These Operational Guidelines seek to clearly outline the necessary internal actions from the onset of a disaster to the end-point of the client receiving assistance. It also aims to formally outline and improve the governance arrangement between the MSDFS and the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MRDLG) regarding the provision of disaster assistance when activated by first responder agencies. • National Family Policy: This Policy seeks to create an enabling environment to support effective family functioning • National Parenting Policy: This Policy advocates for the requisite and/or improved social support and services from the State that would enable parents and guardians to better manage their responsibilities. • Review of the National Policy on Ageing • Social Housing Policy
Research: • Assessment of the Disability Sector through the Caribbean Development Bank • National and Quarterly Street Count (Street Dwellers) • Comparative and Trend Analysis of Street Count Data • Continued development of a Socio-economic Indicator Database for the Social Sector • Assessment of the Civil Society Sector • Review of Current Social Programmes • Investigations into issues raised by the Joint Select Committee (JSC) - (Single Fatherhood, Teenage Pregnancy, Social Housing) • Literature review to support the development of a National Resilience Framework
Evaluations are planned for the following Non-Governmental Organisations: • Madinah House • Autism Services of Trinidad and Tobago • Marabella Family Crisis Centre • St. Vincent De Paul Society (Audrey Mollineau Halfway House) • Persons Associated with Visual Impairment (PAVI) • Community Action Resource (CARe) • International Institute for Health Care and Human Development (IIHHD) • Lifeline
185 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 7.11. Ministry of Sport B. Development of New Facilities: and Youth Affairs The Ministry will continue the construction of the Diego Martin Sporting Complex (Phase II Stage 1), which will include construction of hard courts (basketball The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs will continue to and netball), construction of a children’s play park and deliver on its mandate of facilitating the development of outfitting of the facility. sport and physical recreation and creating an enabling C. Programme Implementation: environment for youth development and empowerment. The Ministry plans to continue the implementation In fiscal 2020, the Ministry will undertake the following of the ‘Pink’ Reign Programme, which aims to develop initiatives: women and girls through the provision of opportunities A. Upgrade, Rehabilitation and Improvement of to increase awareness in sport and physical activity. Existing Facilities: Other programmes carded for implementation during The Ministry will pursue the following: the 2020 fiscal period are: • Upgrade and rehabilitation of the Caroni Sport • Coaches in Schools Programme: In collaboration Facilities including: the Sevilla Club House and the with the Ministry of Education, sporting activities Dubisoon Park. Upgrade works to be done to tennis will be conducted in both primary and secondary courts, external buildings and swimming pool. schools. Rural schools will also be encouraged to • Upgrade and rehabilitation of thirteen (13) participate in competitive sports and increase the grounds including Aranguez, Marac, Grande number of active participants in district sporting Riviere, Paramin, Park Street, Pascal and Todd’s Road activities. recreation grounds. Works will also continue on the • Community Sport Programme: This programme development of larger regional recreation grounds will assist existing and new sporting organisations namely the Bourg Mulatresse recreation ground, with obtaining the necessary knowledge and skills to Santa Cruz and the North Eastern recreation ground, function effectively in their respective communities. Sangre Grande. • Healthy Youth Wellness Programme TT: This • Continuing works on the establishment of a Multi- initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Health Purpose Facility in Moruga. and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is • Continuing development works to the Mahaica geared towards decreasing the level of childhood Oval in Point Fortin. obesity and increasing the level of physical activity among the nation’s youth. It will provide • Continuing comprehensive rehabilitation works to opportunities for increased physical activity at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Tobago. selected Sport and Youth facilities nationwide. • Upgrade of four (4) stadia in preparation for D. Youth Development Programmes: upcoming 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games. The Ministry’s investment in youth development will be • Commencement of re-development and continued in fiscal year 2019-2020 through the following refurbishment works to Skinner Park, San Fernando. programmes: • Refurbishment and upgrade of non-residential • Adolescent Intervention Programme: This is a youth facilities (St. James, Malick, California, Basilon post-SEA programme, targetting students who are Street and Laventille). Works will include the upgrade about to enter secondary school and focuses on of washrooms, gymnasium, workshops and offices. helping them to navigate their new environment. A A Youth Resource Centre is also to be developed. range of topics including nutrition, personal hygiene • Refurbishment and upgrade of the Persto and grooming, teen sexuality, bullying, and time Praesto and Chatham Youth Development and management will be covered. Students will also be Apprenticeship Centres (YDACs).
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CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 encouraged to become involved in co-curricular a platform upon which children are given the and sporting activities. opportunity to be ambassadors for their rights and • 40 Under 40 Programme: The crime reduction to speak out on issues that affect them. programme is expected to increase the contribution • United against Child Abuse initiatives: These of youth development works to the National Youth involve hosting of the third Child Protection Agenda and contribute to an enhanced quality of League, an interactive and educational fair on Child living for youths. The programme is being proposed Protection, and the U-Report project. to run for another 3 cycles within fiscal year • National Child Protection Action Plan: This will be 2019/2020. completed pending the review of research gathered • National Mentorship Programme: The MSYA has at consultations held on the National Child Policy. engaged a consultant to assist in developing an • Development of Regulations and Standards for action plan for the National Mentorship Programme Nurseries. – a social intervention and youth empowerment programme aimed at modifying the behavioural • Disaster Management Plan for all Homes. and coping skills of mentees. • Establishment of a National Children’s Registry: • Life-skills, Employability, Entrepreneurship, the Registry, a Government database, aims to Activism, Patriotism (LEEAP) Programme: This effectively monitor the development of children programme seeks to provide an environment that (under 18 years) and assist in identifying and tracking builds the physical, social, intellectual and emotional their progress in order to ensure their well-being. self. The programme will continue as an integral part • Two Places of Safety for Children in Need of of the youth intervention initiative for fiscal 2020. Supervision (CHINS): During the fiscal, two places • A Programme for Male Youths (MPowerTT): of safety for children in need of supervision will be The MSYA will consult, design and implement a customised and outfitted. programme which caters to the specific needs B. Gender Affairs Division: of male youths. The programme will cover topics The Gender Affairs Division (GAD) leads the State’s such as conflict management, mentoring, personal response to issues of gender and is therefore an integral and social development, career development and part of the Government’s decision-making process in parenting. addressing gender and development. The following initiatives will be implemented in fiscal 2020: 7.12. Office of the Prime • Gender Sensitisation/Training: Training of gender Minister focal points in government ministries and State agencies will continue. Gender focal points in private and civil society organisations will also be In fiscal 2020, the following initiatives will be undertaken established. by the Office of the Prime Minister through the following • Continuation of the UN Foundations Programme. Divisions/Agencies: Gender Affairs Division, Child Affairs • Upgrade of the National Domestic Violence Division and the National AIDS Coordinating Committee. Hotline: The Hotline is expected to be relocated and A. Child Affairs Division: the telephone and computer systems upgraded. The OPM continues to work towards strengthening the • Establishment of Safe Houses/Shelters: It is child protection framework in our nations. To this end, expected that two (2) Domestic Violence Shelters several of its key programmes will continue including: and the Gender Resource/Drop in Centre will be • Third Cohort of the Child Rights Ambassadors operationalised. Additionally, four (4) buildings will Programme: This programme seeks to provide be refurbished for use as domestic violence safe houses.
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Box 7.V: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Office of • Fatherhood after Separation Programme: the Prime Minister: Gender and Child Affairs for Fiscal This programme aims to provide fathers who are 2019/2020 experiencing separation or divorce with the tools to Child Affairs Division: develop effective co-parenting relationships. Policy: • “A Fighting Chance”- Women/Girls Self-Defense • Policy on the Establishment of the Office of the Programme: This new project is aimed at reducing Children’s Commissioner gender-based violence. The initiative will provide • Policy and Operating Guidelines for Vacation and training in situational awareness and self-defense After School Programmes for both women and girls. • Standards for Transporting Children • Women in Politics Project: The preparation and Gender Affairs Division: socialisation of women from across the political Policy: divide interested in running for public office is the aim of this initiative. It is aimed at raising women’s • The National Policy on Gender and Development (Green Paper) representation at all levels of governance and will allow for their increased representation in and • Draft National Strategic Action Plan on Gender Based Violence: This will be the State’s primary policy advocacy for gender equality issues. tool in the implementation and coordination of policies • Leadership for Gender Justice: This initiative and programmes aimed at reducing gender-based targets women who are already active or aspiring violence in Trinidad and Tobago. to enter political or public leadership, by providing Research: an opportunity to develop and build on their • Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): This leadership and governance capacities. study seeks to examine the issue of intimate partner violence from the male perspective in the Trinidad and • Digital Literacy in Entrepreneurship for Women Tobago context. and Girls. • Female Marginalisation in Law Enforcement: This C. National AIDS Coordinating Committee: study seeks to understand from the perspective of The National AIDS Coordinating Committee (NACC) female police officers, the barriers and obstacles faced. was re-established to coordinate the implementation of National AIDS Coordinating Committee: activities to achieve national, regional and international Policy: goals focussed on controlling the HIV and AIDS epidemic. • Completion of the National HIV and AIDS Policy: • Finalisation of the Sustainability Plan for HIV Through its Secretariat, the NACC will coordinate a series and AIDS. of consultations in fiscal 2020 to obtain stakeholder feedback on the revised draft Policy. • Expansion of the National Response to HIV and Research: AIDS: This includes expanding the promotion of HIV • Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Behaviour and AIDS awareness among Trinidad and Tobago’s (KAPB) Survey to monitor and evaluate the impact youth population and incorporating private medical of health promotion and behavioural change testing facilities in the national response. interventions. • Disaster Management: In an effort to mitigate the risks associated with natural disasters such as the inability to distribute anti retro-viral drugs (ARV), steps will be taken to integrate the National Response to HIV/AIDS with the National Disaster Response overseen by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM).
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CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 • Treating with Migrant Populations: The NACC will B. Job Creation and Productivity Enhancement: work with international partners and other agencies The following will be undertaken in the upcoming fiscal: to coordinate a structured response to expand the outreach to the migrant population. • Establishment of the Tobago Productivity Council: This Council will be established to address challenges of productivity in both the public and 7.13. Tobago House of private sectors. Assembly C. Innovation and Creativity: • Information and Communications Technology (ICT): In keeping with its ongoing innovation As the legislative body responsible for the affairs of the strategy and mandate to transform Tobago into island of Tobago, the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) an Intelligent Island, the THA, through the Tobago has identified several thematic areas for development. Information Technology Limited (TITL), will offer The following areas were among those included in the tertiary level ICT training to students. Discussions THA’s 2020 Budget Statement: are ongoing with key educational institutions in A. Economic Growth and Diversification: Trinidad to explore physical, technological or hybrid • The Business Development Unit (BDU): In keeping modes of course delivery to students in Tobago. with its responsibility to support the growth and D. Education and Human Capital Development: development of existing businesses and start-ups, • Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE): Five the BDU will continue to host several community (5) ECCE Centres are earmarked for construction caravans and business development expos to afford in the communities of Courland, Plymouth, Belle Tobago entrepreneurs opportunities to showcase Garden, Roxborough and Bon Accord in the their products. upcoming fiscal. • The Eco-Industrial Development Company of • University of Tobago: The Division of Education, Tobago (E-IDCOT): Several initiatives are proposed Innovation and Energy is collaborating with the by the E-IDCOT for fiscal 2020. These include: Tobago College and University Consortium (TCUC) o The establishment of a food testing lab in to advance the establishment of the University of collaboration with the Caribbean Agricultural Tobago (UoT). Research and Development Institute (CARDI) E. Development of the Tourism Sector: Some of the and the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute initiatives aimed at developing Tobago’s tourism (CARIRI) to provide avenues for local producers sector include: to test food quality and receive certification for domestic and export markets; • The Establishment of a Tobago Tourism Council: The Council will provide a platform for tourism o The establishment of a business incubator and industry stakeholders to discuss opportunities and shared business space to provide a nurturing address the challenges facing the industry. environment for entrepreneurs and enterprises in the early development stages, and to act • Restoration and Upgrade to Heritage Sites: In as a focal point for innovation in business the upcoming fiscal, restoration and upgrade works development; and to several heritage sites and attractions, including the Roxborough Cocoa House and the Historical o The establishment of an animation studio at Site at Cove Estate, will be undertaken. Cove to assist in jumpstarting an animation industry in Tobago. • The Creation of Destination Apps: These will be used to enhance the visitor experience by highlighting key sites, attractions and events.
189 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CHAPTER 7: SOCIAL SECTOR PLANS FOR 2020 • Implementation of Free WiFi: Free WiFi will be missions, donations of equipment, and health provided at strategic sites and attractions across the education activities throughout Tobago. island. • The provision of a range of activities for over 8,000 F. Expansion of Food Production: senior citizens in collaboration with the Tobago Over the next fiscal year, among the agricultural Association of the Elderly (TATE). expansion programmes and initiatives to be undertaken • Increased support for persons with disabilities, by the THA’s Division of Food Production, Forestry and including training for caregivers and parents, Fisheries are: through partnership with the Tobago Coordinating • The continuation of the Agricultural Access Roads Committee for the Differently-abled (TCCD). Programme. • The provision of adequate care (inclusive of social • The reopening of the Scarborough market. workers, and a community residence for children) for at-risk children in collaboration with the Children’s • The continuation of the ‘Eat Local Campaign’. Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. • The completion of the Goldsborough Agricultural • The improvement of renal disease care in Tobago Irrigation Project. in collaboration with the Washington School of • The establishment of a Community Business Facility Medicine. for local fruit processing. H. Housing: • The continuation of the Home Garden Initiative and • Major housing development projects are proposed the Agriculture at Schools programme. in the Riseland and Adelphi Developments. These • The provision of capacity enhancement training for projects are expected to add approximately one farmers and prospective farmers. hundred and fifty-four (154) units to the island’s • The continuation of support for the activities of the housing stock. Tobago Agricultural Society (TAS) and the Tobago I. Holistic Youth Development: Apicultural Society. The following will be undertaken in the upcoming fiscal: G. Health Care and Wellness: • Completion of the Whim Skills Development Centre In its continued work towards improving the general by November 2019. level of health and well-being of the residents of • Completion of the Goodwood Pavilion. Tobago, the THA’s Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development proposes will undertake several initiatives • The hosting of the World of Work (WoW) programme including: to improve employability and aid in personal development. • The completion of the Moriah Health Centre by April 2020. • Hosting of the Sports Awards and Tobago Youth Awards, where we continue to recognise and reward • The construction of the Roxborough Hospital. youth excellence in a range of areas. The hosting the • Provision of sexual and reproductive health Tobago Youth Empowerment Forum by the Division services, staff training and provision of family of Finance and the Economy to expose our young planning counselling services through its continued people to cutting-edge ideas in the field of business. partnership with the Family Planning Association of • The hosting of the Youth Entrepreneurship Trinidad and Tobago (FPATT). Programme, Career Fairs, Life Skills, Professional • Formalisation of the relationship between the Development and Summer Internship Programmes Division and the New York-based Trinbago under the Youth Energised for Success (Y.E.S.) Progressive Association, to support medical Programme in the Division of Finance and the Economy.
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• The hosting of a Financial Literacy Quiz, the You- Box 7.VI: Policy and Research Initiatives of the Tobago Biz Summer Camp, Financial Literacy Business House of Assembly for Fiscal 2020 Tours and a Financial Literacy Youth Exposition to • Conduct of a Job Vacancy Survey: This will be used to sensitise Tobago’s youth about financial literacy and detail the current and future job and skill requirements for entrepreneurial issues. the private sector in Tobago. • The upgrades to several recreational grounds • Expansion of research in areas inclusive of: inclusive of Hope, Speyside, Goodwood, aging, cancer, management of Non-Communicable Roxborough, Shaw Park and Plymouth. Diseases (NCDs), mental health and biomedical waste management.
J. Community Development: In the upcoming fiscal, the planned programmes and initiatives to upgrade community infrastructure and empower communities in Tobago include the following: • The continuation of upgrade works to several Community and Multipurpose Centres throughout Tobago, including Pembroke, Delaford, Les Coteaux, Charlotteville, Glamorgan, Betsy’s Hope and Speyside. • The outfitting and commissioning of Adventure and Charlotteville Micro Enterprise Centres. • The continuation of the Vocational Skills and the Integrated Community Literacy Improvement Programme. • The expansion and enhancement of the Cool Kids Camp, which is geared towards exposing children to art and craft, civics, agriculture and environmental awareness. • The implementation of a ‘Safe Community’ model project to promote safety and security at the community level.
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APPENDICES
193 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME Appendix I: Key Social Programmes and Structural / APPENDIX I: KeyInstitutional Social Programmes and Structural Initiatives / Institutional Initiatives Funded Funded byby the Publicthe Sector Public Investment ProgrammeSector (PSIP) Investment Programme 2018-2020(PSIP) 2018-2020 FiguresFigures supplied supplied by the byMinistry the Ministry of Finance of as Finance at 2/10/19 as at 2/10/19
REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 PROGRAMMES & INITIATIVES TTD TTD TTD TTD MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
Development Centre for Persons with Challenges 224,423 500,000 239,700 1,500,000
DRETCHI – Refurbishment/Reconfiguration 0 0 0 100,000
Establishment of a Data Centre and Storage Area Network 957,161 0 0 0
0 1,000,000 0 1,000,000 Establishment of an Integrated Social Enterprise Management System
Establishment of Social Displacement Centres 90,562 660,000 0 3,050,000
The Street Dwellers Rehabilitation & Re-Integration Project 854,226 100,000 182,000 200,000
Toco Home for Senior Citizens 0 0 0 0
Implementation of a Social Mitigation Plan 35,520 160,000 0 250,000
Refurbishment of Hernandez Place 0 1,000,000 0 400,000 Total 2,161,892 3,420,000 421,700 6,500,000
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND THE ARTS Refurbishment of the Community Education, Training, Information and 0 2,000,000 671,100 1,500,000 Resource Centre
Support to Mediation Services 2,269,543 2,000,000 476,300 2,500,000
National Museum Development/Carnival Museum 511,337 500,000 498,500 800,000
Establishment of a Sugar Museum 0 500,000 138,500 500,000
Development of First Peoples 500,000 1,000,000 180,000 1,000,000
*Construction of Community Centres 35,162,710 20,000,000 26,010,956 45,000,000
*Refurbishment of Community Centres 5,330,378 6,000,000 4,287,822 8,000,000 *Implementation of Self-Help Programme (NCSHL) 5,754,217 15,000,000 7,104,464 15,000,000
*Construction of a Children's Homework Centre in Carenage 3,316,352 0 0 0 Total 52,844,537 47,000,000 39,367,642 74,300,000
MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
*Community Improvement Services 0 0 0 0
*Development of Rural Communities 3,524,464 56,076,000 10,500,000 20,000,000
Total 3,524,464 56,076,000 10,500,000 20,000,000 MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Relocation of Squatters 0 5,000,000 0 0 Conduct of the 2018-2019 Household Budgetary Survey/ Survey of 0 6,000,000 967,600 4,000,000 Living Conditions Conduct of the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 0 743,000 1,423,513 1,400,000 194 Total 0 11,743,000 2,391,113 5,400,000 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER APPENDIX I: Key Social Programmes and Structural / Institutional Initiatives Funded by the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) 2018-2020
Figures supplied by the Ministry of Finance as at 2/10/19
REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 PROGRAMMES & INITIATIVES TTD TTD TTD TTD MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
Development Centre for Persons with Challenges 224,423 500,000 239,700 1,500,000
DRETCHI – Refurbishment/Reconfiguration 0 0 0 100,000
Establishment of a Data Centre and Storage Area Network 957,161 0 0 0
0 1,000,000 0 1,000,000 Establishment of an Integrated Social Enterprise Management System
Establishment of Social Displacement Centres 90,562 660,000 0 3,050,000
The Street Dwellers Rehabilitation & Re-Integration Project 854,226 100,000 182,000 200,000
Toco Home for Senior Citizens 0 0 0 0
Implementation of a Social Mitigation Plan 35,520 160,000 0 250,000
Refurbishment of Hernandez Place 0 1,000,000 0 400,000 Total 2,161,892 3,420,000 421,700 6,500,000
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND THE ARTS Refurbishment of the Community Education, Training, Information and 0 2,000,000 671,100 1,500,000 Resource Centre
Support to Mediation Services 2,269,543 2,000,000 476,300 2,500,000
National Museum Development/Carnival Museum 511,337 500,000 498,500 800,000
Establishment of a Sugar Museum 0 500,000 138,500 500,000
Development of First Peoples 500,000 1,000,000 180,000 1,000,000
*Construction of Community CentresSTABILITY | STRENGTH35,162,710 20,000,000 | GROWTH26,010,956 45,000,000
*Refurbishment of Community Centres 5,330,378 6,000,000 4,287,822 8,000,000 *ImplementationAPPENDIX I: of Self-Help Programme (NCSHL) 5,754,217 15,000,000 7,104,464 15,000,000 Key Social Programmes and Structural / Institutional Initiatives Funded by the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) *Construction of a Children's Homework Centre in Carenage 3,316,352 0 0 0 2018-2020 Total 52,844,537 47,000,000 39,367,642 74,300,000 Figures supplied by the Ministry of Finance as at 2/10/19 MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
*Community Improvement Services 0 0 REVISED0 0 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF *Development of Rural Communities EXPENDITURE3,524,464 EXPENDITURE56,076,000 EXPENDITURE10,500,000 EXPENDITURE20,000,000 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 3,524,464 56,076,000 10,500,000 20,000,000 PROGRAMMESTotal & INITIATIVES TTD TTD TTD TTD MINISTRY OF PLANNINGSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
DevelopmentRelocation of CentreSquatters for Persons with Challenges 224,4230 5,000,000500,000 239,7000 1,500,0000 Conduct of the 2018-2019 Household Budgetary Survey/ Survey of DRETCHI – Refurbishment/Reconfiguration 0 6,000,0000 967,6000 4,000,000100,000 Living Conditions REVISED ConductEstablishment of the of 2019 a Data Multiple Centre Indicator and Storage Cluster Area Survey Network (MICS) 957,1610 743,0000 1,423,5130 1,400,0000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF Total EXPENDITURE0 EXPENDITURE11,743,0001,000,000 EXPENDITURE2,391,1130 EXPENDITURE5,400,0001,000,000 Establishment of an Integrated Social Enterprise Management System 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 OFFICEPROGRAMMES OF THE & PRIME INITIATIVES MINISTER TTD TTD TTD TTD Establishment of Social Displacement Centres 90,562 660,000 0 3,050,000 Refurbishment of Two (2) Safe Houses 238,829 0 0 790,000 The Street Dwellers Rehabilitation & Re-Integration Project 854,226 100,000 182,000 200,000 Establishment of Places of Safety 1,347,567 0 0 0 Toco Home for Senior Citizens 0 0 0 0 Establishment of a National Children's Registry 0 800,000 0 1,360,000 Implementation of a Social Mitigation Plan 35,520 160,000 0 250,000 Conduct of Key Research Studies by Children's Authority 176,415 500,000 0 400,000 Refurbishment of Hernandez Place 0 1,000,000 0 400,000 Database Management System Expansion for Children's Authority 582,937 1,000,000 37,300 0 Total 2,161,892 3,420,000 421,700 6,500,000 2,754 0 492,600 0 MINISTRYDigitization ofOF Adoption COMMUNITY Records DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND THE ARTS 2,531 200,000 36,400 0 RefurbishmentNational Child Policyof the Community Education, Training, Information and 0 2,000,000 671,100 1,500,000 Resource*Reconstruction Centre of St Mary's Home for Children 144,263 1,000,000 65,157 1,000,000 2,269,543 2,000,000 476,300 2,500,000 Support*Modernization to Mediation of St. ServicesMichael's School for Boys 8,952 0 0 0 National Museum Development/Carnival Museum 511,337 500,000 498,500 800,000 0 500,000 95,640 1,300,000 *Refurbishment of St. Dominic's Home for Children- Old Bethlehem Establishment of a Sugar Museum 0 500,000 138,500 500,000 *Refurbishment of the Salvation Army- Josephine Shaw House 0 3,000,000 759,709 10,000,000 Development of First Peoples 500,000 1,000,000 180,000 1,000,000 Total 2,504,248 7,000,000 1,486,806 14,850,000 *Construction of Community Centres 35,162,710 20,000,000 26,010,956 45,000,000 MINISTRY OF HEALTH *Refurbishment of Community Centres 5,330,378 6,000,000 4,287,822 8,000,000 Princess Elizabeth Home for Handicapped Children- Refurbishment 297,386 400,000 570,300 600,000 *ImplementationWorks of Self-Help Programme (NCSHL) 5,754,217 15,000,000 7,104,464 15,000,000
*ConstructionSpecial Programme of a Children's - Renal Dialysis Homework Centre in Carenage 42,519,1503,316,352 30,000,0000 43,383,2000 40,000,0000
TotalSpecial Programme - Treatment of Adult Cardiac Disease 52,844,53719,981,823 47,000,00020,000,000 39,367,64219,985,500 74,300,00030,000,000
MINISTRYTissue Transplant OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT644,814 700,000 101,900 700,000
*CommunityWaiting List forImprovement Surgery Services 12,050,3600 19,000,0000 5,616,8000 15,000,0000
*DevelopmentEstablishment ofof aRural Renal Communities Dialysis Centre 3,524,4640 56,076,000300,000 10,500,0000 20,000,000200,000
TotalPresident's Emergency Programme For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 3,524,4641,297,493 56,076,0001,000,000 10,500,000560,000 20,000,000500,000 MINISTRY* Construction OF of PLANNING the National ANDOncology DEVELOPMENT Centre 2,356,180 4,000,000 24,852,500 1,600,000
RelocationTotal of Squatters 79,147,2060 75,400,0005,000,000 95,070,2000 88,600,0000 Conduct of the 2018-2019 Household Budgetary Survey/ Survey of MINISTRY OF SPORT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS 0 6,000,000 967,600 4,000,000 Living Conditions Conduct of thea National 2019 Multiple Sport and Indicator Recreational Cluster Census Survey (MICS) 0 743,0000 1,423,5130 1,400,000500,000 111,179 1,000,000 0 1,000,000 TotalDevelopment of a Youth Employment Policy 0 11,743,000 2,391,113 5,400,000 OFFICEImplementation OF THE of thePRIME National MINISTER Youth Policy 524,466 1,500,000 657,800 3,000,000 195 Refurbishment of Youth Training Facilities 111,370 2,000,000 181,100 3,000,000 168,750 3,000,000 1,258,500 2,000,000 Refurbishment of the Youth Development and Apprenticeship Centre * Development and Upgrading of Recreational Grounds, Parks and 0 6,000,000 431,500 5,000,000 Spaces * Upgrading of Corporation Grounds 1,750,698 4,000,000 1,324,200 15,000,000 Total 2,666,463 17,500,000 3,853,100 29,500,000
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Seamless Education System Project 240,141 0 0 1,847,000
Support the Enhancement of the Education Strategy 246,197 0 0 194,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 1,380,000 2,500,000 Metal Industries Company (MIC) - Training Subsidy (Legacy Project)
National Skills Development Programme 2,088,018 2,000,000 0 1,000,000
* Early Childhood Care and Education 23,642,381 25,000,000 59,169,531 15,000,000
* Development of a School for Special Education at Point-a-Pierre 26,498 24,000 20,600 1,000,000
* Repairs and Maintenance of Special Schools 2,999,999 2,000,000 3,068,100 4,000,000 REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 PROGRAMMES & INITIATIVES TTD TTD TTD TTD Refurbishment of Two (2) Safe Houses 238,829 0 0 790,000
Establishment of Places of Safety 1,347,567 0 0 0
Establishment of a National Children's Registry 0 800,000 0 1,360,000
Conduct of Key Research Studies by Children's Authority 176,415 500,000 0 400,000
Database Management System Expansion for Children's Authority 582,937 1,000,000 37,300 0
Digitization of Adoption Records 2,754 0 492,600 0
National Child Policy 2,531 200,000 36,400 0
*Reconstruction of St Mary's Home for Children 144,263 1,000,000 65,157 1,000,000
*Modernization of St. Michael's School for Boys 8,952 0 0 0
0 500,000 95,640 1,300,000 *Refurbishment of St. Dominic's Home for Children- Old Bethlehem
*Refurbishment of the Salvation Army- Josephine Shaw House 0 3,000,000 759,709 10,000,000 Total 2,504,248 7,000,000 1,486,806 14,850,000
MINISTRY OF HEALTH Princess Elizabeth Home for Handicapped Children- Refurbishment 297,386 400,000 570,300 600,000 Works
Special Programme - Renal Dialysis 42,519,150 30,000,000 43,383,200 40,000,000
SpecialAPPENDIX Programme I: - Treatment of Adult Cardiac Disease 19,981,823 20,000,000 19,985,500 30,000,000 Key Social Programmes and Structural / Institutional Initiatives Funded by the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) Tissue Transplant SOCIAL644,814 SECTOR700,000 101,900 700,000 2018-2020 Waiting List for Surgery INVESTMENT12,050,360 PROGRAMME19,000,000 5,616,800 15,000,000 Figures2020 supplied by the Ministry of Finance as at 2/10/19 Establishment of a Renal Dialysis Centre 0 300,000 0 200,000
President's Emergency Programme For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 1,297,493 1,000,000 REVISED560,000 500,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF * Construction of the National Oncology Centre EXPENDITURE2,356,180 EXPENDITURE4,000,000 EXPENDITURE24,852,500 EXPENDITURE1,600,000 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 PROGRAMMESTotal & INITIATIVES 79,147,206TTD 75,400,000TTD 95,070,200TTD 88,600,000TTD MINISTRY OF SPORT SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENT YOUTH AFFAIRS AND FAMILY SERVICES 224,423 500,000 239,700 1,500,000 ConductDevelopment of a NationalCentre for Sport Persons and Recreationalwith Challenges Census 0 0 0 500,000 0 0 0 100,000 DevelopmentDRETCHI – Refurbishment/Reconfigurationof a Youth Employment Policy 111,179 1,000,000 0 1,000,000 957,161 0 0 0 ImplementationEstablishment of of a theData National Centre andYouth Storage Policy Area Network 524,466 1,500,000 657,800 3,000,000 111,3700 2,000,0001,000,000 181,1000 3,000,0001,000,000 EstablishmentRefurbishment of of an Youth Integrated Training Social Facilities Enterprise Management System 168,750 3,000,000 1,258,500 2,000,000 RefurbishmentEstablishment of of Social the Youth Displacement Development Centres and Apprenticeship Centre 90,562 660,000 0 3,050,000 * Development and Upgrading of Recreational Grounds, Parks and The Street Dwellers Rehabilitation & Re-Integration Project 854,2260 6,000,000100,000 182,000431,500 5,000,000200,000 Spaces 0 0 0 0 *Toco Upgrading Home for of CorporationSenior Citizens Grounds 1,750,698 4,000,000 1,324,200 15,000,000 ImplementationTotal of a Social Mitigation Plan 2,666,46335,520 17,500,000160,000 3,853,1000 29,500,000250,000
RefurbishmentMINISTRY OF of EDUCATION Hernandez Place 0 1,000,000 0 400,000 Total 2,161,892 3,420,000 421,700 6,500,000 Seamless Education System Project 240,141 0 0 1,847,000 MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND THE ARTS Support the Enhancement of the Education Strategy 246,197 0 0 194,000 Refurbishment of the Community Education, Training, Information and 1,500,0000 2,000,000 1,380,000671,100 2,500,0001,500,000 ResourceMetal Industries Centre Company (MIC) - Training Subsidy (Legacy Project)
SupportNational to Skills Mediation Development Services Programme 2,269,5432,088,018 2,000,000 476,3000 1,000,0002,500,000 REVISED National* Early Childhood Museum Development/CarnivalCare and Education Museum 23,642,381511,337 25,000,000500,000 59,169,531498,500 15,000,000800,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF Establishment* Development of of a a Sugar School Museum for Special Education at Point-a-Pierre EXPENDITURE26,4980 EXPENDITURE500,00024,000 EXPENDITURE138,50020,600 EXPENDITURE1,000,000500,000 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 PROGRAMMESDevelopment* Repairs and ofMaintenance First & INITIATIVES Peoples of Special Schools 2,999,999500,000TTD 2,000,0001,000,000TTD 3,068,100180,000TTD 4,000,0001,000,000TTD Total 30,743,234 31,024,000 63,638,231 25,541,000 *Construction of Community Centres 35,162,710 20,000,000 26,010,956 45,000,000 TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY *Refurbishment of Community Centres 5,330,378 6,000,000 4,287,822 8,000,000 *ImplementationCommunity Awareness of Self-Help Programme Programme (NCSHL) 5,754,217500,000 15,000,0000 7,104,4640 15,000,000300,000
*ConstructionConstruction of of School a Children's for the Homework Deaf Centre in Carenage 3,316,3521,000,000 1,000,0000 1,000,0000 800,0000
TotalConstruction of a Wellness/Fitness Centre 52,844,537225,000 47,000,0000 39,367,6420 74,300,000100,000
MINISTRYDomestic Violence OF RURAL Project DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT150,000 0 0 50,000
*CommunityEmergency Medical Improvement Alert System Services 75,0000 0 0 100,0000
*DevelopmentEnterprise Assistance of Rural Grant Communities Programme 3,524,4641,000,000 56,076,0002,500,000 10,500,0002,500,000 20,000,0001,000,000 Establishment of Community Unit and Development of Programme for 3,524,464150,000 56,076,0000 10,500,0000 20,000,00050,000 SocialTotal Behaviour Change MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Establishment of Parenting in Student Support Services Unit 300,000 0 0 100,000 Relocation of Squatters 0 5,000,000 0 0 Establishment of Probation Hostels 225,000 0 0 300,000 Conduct of the 2018-2019 Household Budgetary Survey/ Survey of 375,0000 6,000,0000 967,6000 4,000,0000 LivingExpansion Conditions of Mardon House Youth Development Centre Conduct of the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 150,0000 743,0000 1,423,5130 1,400,00050,000 Gender Management System and Gender Mainstreaming Programme Total 0 11,743,000 2,391,113 5,400,000 Golden Apple Adolescents Partnership Programme (GAAPP) 450,000 0 0 3,400,000 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER Home Completion Programme, Tobago 562,500 0 0 0
Home Improvement Grant, Tobago 1,725,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 3,000,000
Home Improvement Subsidy, Tobago 450,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,500,000
Implementing Family Remedial Therapy/Thinking 75,000 0 0 50,000 150,000 0 0 50,000 Life196 Management and Parenting Education Programme Programme for Adolescent Mothers 300,000 0 0 100,000
Programme for Rural Electrification 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
Project for the Realisation of Economic Achievement (REACH) 600,000 0 0 300,000
Roving Care Givers Programme 600,000 300,000 300,000 300,000
Seamless Education Programme (IDB) Tobago 21,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 0
Social Services and Prison Integrated Network (SPINE) 225,000 0 0 75,000
Tobago Elderly Housing and Rehabilitative Centre 300,000 0 0 100,000
Tobago HIV/AIDS Strategic Response 400,000 500,000 500,000 500,000
Tobago Rehabilitation Programme 150,000 0 0 525,000
Upgrade of Happy Haven School 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 800,000
Vocation Centre for Persons with Mental Retardation 150,000 0 0 100,000
Total 32,537,500 16,550,000 16,550,000 13,900,000 MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Housing Grants 8,098,626 15,000,000 13,335,000 14,000,000
Surveys of Squatter Sites 213,478 4,500,000 4,196,000 1,500,000 Housing and Village Improvement Programme 1,060,241 10,000,000 8,174,900 15,000,000
Regularization and Regeneration of Communities- Greater POS Region 300,734 2,500,000 3,312,500 10,000,000
Regularisation of Squatter Communities 2,832,707 15,000,000 14,200,400 13,000,000
Emergency Shelter Relief Fund (Head Office) 690,000 1,000,000 990,000 1,000,000
Home Ownership 101 0 550,000 464,400 0
Home Improvements and New Housing Subsidies Programme 14,927,049 0 20,000 0 REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 PROGRAMMES & INITIATIVES TTD TTD TTD TTD Total 30,743,234 31,024,000 63,638,231 25,541,000
TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
Community Awareness Programme 500,000 0 0 300,000
Construction of School for the Deaf 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 800,000
Construction of a Wellness/Fitness Centre 225,000 0 0 100,000
Domestic Violence Project 150,000 0 0 50,000
Emergency Medical Alert System 75,000 0 0 100,000
Enterprise Assistance Grant Programme 1,000,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 1,000,000 Establishment of Community Unit and Development of Programme for 150,000 0 0 50,000 Social Behaviour Change
Establishment of Parenting in Student Support Services Unit 300,000 0 0 100,000
EstablishmentAPPENDIX I: of Probation Hostels 225,000 0 0 300,000
ExpansionKey Social of Mardon Programmes House Youth and DevelopmentStructural /Centre Institutional Initiatives375,000 Funded by the Public0 Sector Investment0 Programme 0(PSIP) 2018-2020 150,000 0 0 50,000 Gender Management System and GenderSTABILITY Mainstreaming Programme | STRENGTH | GROWTH Figures supplied by the Ministry of Finance as at 2/10/19 Golden Apple Adolescents Partnership Programme (GAAPP) 450,000 0 0 3,400,000
Home Completion Programme, Tobago 562,500 0 REVISED0 0 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF Home Improvement Grant, Tobago EXPENDITURE1,725,000 EXPENDITURE5,000,000 EXPENDITURE5,000,000 EXPENDITURE3,000,000 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 PROGRAMMESHome Improvement & INITIATIVESSubsidy, Tobago 450,000TTD 1,000,000TTD 1,000,000TTD 1,500,000TTD
ImplementingMINISTRY OF Family SOCIAL Remedial DEVELOPMENT Therapy/Thinking AND FAMILY SERVICES 75,000 0 0 50,000 224,423 500,000 239,700 1,500,000 DevelopmentLife Management Centre and for Parenting Persons Educationwith Challenges Programme 150,000 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 100,000 ProgrammeDRETCHI – for Refurbishment/Reconfiguration Adolescent Mothers 300,000 0 0 100,000 957,161 0 0 0 ProgrammeEstablishment for of Rural a Data Electrification Centre and Storage Area Network 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 600,0000 1,000,0000 0 1,000,000300,000 EstablishmentProject for the ofRealisation an Integrated of Economic Social Enterprise Achievement Management (REACH) System 600,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 EstablishmentRoving Care Givers of Social Programme Displacement Centres 90,562 660,000 0 3,050,000 21,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 0 TheSeamless Street Education Dwellers RehabilitationProgramme (IDB) & Re-Integration Tobago Project 854,226 100,000 182,000 200,000 225,000 0 0 75,000 TocoSocial Home Services for andSenior Prison Citizens Integrated Network (SPINE) 0 0 0 0 300,000 0 0 100,000 ImplementationTobago Elderly Housingof a Social and Mitigation Rehabilitative Plan Centre 35,520 160,000 0 250,000 400,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 RefurbishmentTobago HIV/AIDS of Hernandez Strategic ResponsePlace 0 1,000,000 0 400,000 150,000 0 0 525,000 TotalTobago Rehabilitation Programme 2,161,892 3,420,000 421,700 6,500,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 800,000 MINISTRYUpgrade of Happy OF COMMUNITY Haven School DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND THE ARTS RefurbishmentVocation Centreof forthe PersonsCommunity with MentalEducation, RetardationTraining, Information and 150,000 0 0 100,000 0 2,000,000 671,100 1,500,000 Resource Centre Total 32,537,500 16,550,000 16,550,000 13,900,000 2,269,543 2,000,000 476,300 2,500,000 MINISTRYSupport to Mediation OF HOUSING Services AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 511,337 500,000 498,500 800,000 NationalHousing GrantsMuseum Development/Carnival Museum 8,098,626 15,000,000 13,335,000 14,000,000 Establishment of a Sugar Museum 0 500,000 138,500 500,000 Surveys of Squatter Sites 213,478 4,500,000 4,196,000 1,500,000 500,000 1,000,000 180,000 1,000,000 DevelopmentHousing and Village of First Improvement Peoples Programme 1,060,241 10,000,000 8,174,900 15,000,000 35,162,710 20,000,000 26,010,956 45,000,000 *ConstructionRegularization ofand Community Regeneration Centres of Communities- Greater POS Region 300,734 2,500,000 3,312,500 10,000,000 5,330,378 6,000,000 4,287,822 8,000,000 *RefurbishmentRegularisation of of Squatter Community Communities Centres 2,832,707 15,000,000 14,200,400 13,000,000 5,754,217 15,000,000 7,104,464 15,000,000 *ImplementationEmergency Shelter of Relief Self-Help Fund Programme (Head Office) (NCSHL) 690,000 1,000,000 REVISED990,000 1,000,000 3,316,352ACTUAL ESTIMATES0 OF ESTIMATES0 OF ESTIMATES0 OF Home*Construction Ownership of a 101 Children's Homework Centre in Carenage EXPENDITURE0 EXPENDITURE550,000 EXPENDITURE464,400 EXPENDITURE0 Total 52,844,5372018 47,000,000FOR 2019 39,367,642FOR 2019 74,300,000FOR 2020 PROGRAMMESHome Improvements & INITIATIVES and New Housing Subsidies Programme 14,927,049TTD TTD0 20,000TTD TTD0 MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Sector and Institutional Strengthening Programme 1,810,751 0 0 0 *Community Improvement Services 0 0 0 0 Social and Economic Programme for East Port of Spain 2,219,895 3,000,000 1,746,400 2,000,000 3,524,464 56,076,000 10,500,000 20,000,000 **Development Accelerated Housing of Rural ProgrammeCommunities 279,998,039 200,000,000 199,994,700 260,000,000 3,524,464 56,076,000 10,500,000 20,000,000 Total 312,151,520 251,550,000 246,434,300 316,500,000 MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LAND AND FISHERIES Relocation of Squatters 0 5,000,000 0 0 Water Management and Flood Control Programme 1,617,442 2,000,000 354,000 3,000,000 Conduct of the 2018-2019 Household Budgetary Survey/ Survey of Total 1,617,4420 6,000,0002,000,000 967,600354,000 4,000,0003,000,000 Living Conditions Conduct of the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 0 743,000 1,423,513 1,400,000 GRAND TOTAL 519,898,506 519,263,000 480,067,092 598,091,000 Total 0 11,743,000 2,391,113 5,400,000 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER * Infrastructure Development Fund
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Appendix II: Allocations and Expenditure for Social Programmes
APPENDIXand II: Initiatives for Fiscal 2019 and 2020 and Actual Expenditure for Fiscal 2018 under Recurrent Allocations and Expenditure for Social Programmes and Initiatives for Fiscal 2019 and 2020 and Actual Expenditure for Expenditure byFiscal Ministry 2018 under Recurrent Expenditure by Ministry Figures supplied by the Ministry of Finance as at 2/10/19 Figures supplied by the Ministry of Finance as at 2/10/19
REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUB ITEMS TTD TTD TTD TTD MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Community-Based Environment Protection & Enhancement Programme 447,997,789 375,915,380 369,613,280 347,876,000 (CEPEP) Total 447,997,789 375,915,380 369,613,280 347,876,000 MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Food Price Support Programme 139,930,450 185,200,000 153,125,200 175,200,000
Government's Contribution to the Children's LIFE Fund 0 30,000,000 6,300,000 30,000,000
Government Assistance for Tertiary Expenses (GATE) 434,300,000 435,000,000 435,000,000 435,000,000
Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) 272,154,782 250,000,000 289,216,000 250,000,000
Total 846,385,232 900,200,000 883,641,200 890,200,000
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
Other Transfers:
Non-Profit Institutions – Ecclesiastical Bodies 0 500,000 36,000 500,000
Other Social Programmes 0 0 0 0
Contribution to Non-Profit Institutions (Children's Homes) 5,888,832 5,450,000 12,650,000 8,000,000
St Mary's Children's Homes 13,500,000 13,500,000 13,500,000 13,500,000
St Dominic's Children Home 18,262,900 18,262,900 18,262,900 18,262,900
Contribution to Non-Profit Institutions (Gender Affairs) 5,380,345 5,000,000 10,180,000 8,000,000
Contribution to Non-Profit Institutions PRP- Child Development 589,495 886,030 518,200 886,030
Heroes Foundation 420,000 420,000 420,000 420,000
St Michael's School for Boys 11,000,000 11,000,000 4,947,300 5,777,860
St Jude's Home for Girls 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000
Adoption Board Expenses 105,000 105,000 105,000 257,900
Foster Care Expenses 1,123,999 1,124,000 1,124,000 1,703,000
Children's Authority 55,000,000 57,769,100 63,769,100 64,329,710
Total 119,270,571 122,017,030 133,512,500 129,637,400
MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT
Debit Card System for URP Employees 662,073 1,300,000 1,300,000 3,000,000
Total198 662,073 1,300,000 1,300,000 3,000,000
TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY Education, Innovation and Energy:
Adult Education Extension Services (Adult Classes) 599,900 800,000 700,000 800,000
Assistance to Sporting Organisations 0 0 0 0
Assistance to Youth Organisations 0 0 0 0 APPENDIX II:
Allocations and Expenditure for Social Programmes and Initiatives for Fiscal 2019 and 2020 and Actual Expenditure for Fiscal 2018 under Recurrent Expenditure by Ministry
Figures supplied by the Ministry of Finance as at 2/10/19
REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUB ITEMS TTD TTD TTD TTD MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Community-Based Environment Protection & Enhancement Programme 447,997,789 375,915,380 369,613,280 347,876,000 (CEPEP) Total 447,997,789 375,915,380 369,613,280 347,876,000 MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Food Price Support Programme 139,930,450 185,200,000 153,125,200 175,200,000
Government's Contribution to the Children's LIFE Fund 0 30,000,000 6,300,000 30,000,000
Government Assistance for Tertiary Expenses (GATE) 434,300,000 435,000,000 435,000,000 435,000,000
Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) 272,154,782 250,000,000 289,216,000 250,000,000
Total 846,385,232 900,200,000 883,641,200 890,200,000
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
Other Transfers:
Non-Profit Institutions – Ecclesiastical Bodies 0 500,000 36,000 500,000
Other Social Programmes 0 0 0 0
Contribution to Non-Profit Institutions (Children's Homes) 5,888,832 5,450,000 12,650,000 8,000,000
St Mary's Children's Homes 13,500,000 13,500,000 13,500,000 13,500,000
St Dominic's Children Home 18,262,900 18,262,900 18,262,900 18,262,900
Contribution to Non-Profit Institutions (Gender Affairs) 5,380,345 5,000,000 10,180,000 8,000,000 589,495 886,030 518,200 886,030 ContributionAPPENDIX II: to Non-Profit Institutions PRP- Child Development 420,000 420,000 420,000 420,000 HeroesAllocations Foundation and Expenditure for Social Programmes and Initiatives for Fiscal 2019 and 2020 and Actual Expenditure for St Michael's School for Boys Fiscal 2018 under Recurrent Expenditure11,000,000 by Ministry11,000,000 4,947,300 5,777,860 STABILITY | STRENGTH8,000,000 | 8,000,000GROWTH8,000,000 8,000,000 FiguresSt Jude's supplied Home forby theGirls Ministry of Finance as at 2/10/19 Adoption Board Expenses 105,000 105,000 105,000 257,900
Foster Care Expenses 1,123,999 1,124,000 1,124,000REVISED 1,703,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF Children's Authority EXPENDITURE55,000,000 EXPENDITURE57,769,100 EXPENDITURE63,769,100 EXPENDITURE64,329,710 FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBTotal ITEMS 119,270,571TTD 122,017,030TTD 133,512,500TTD 129,637,400TTD MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTMINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT Community-Based Environment Protection & Enhancement Programme 662,073 1,300,000 1,300,000 3,000,000 Debit Card System for URP Employees 447,997,789 375,915,380 369,613,280 347,876,000 (CEPEP) 662,073 1,300,000 1,300,000 3,000,000 Total 447,997,789 375,915,380 369,613,280 347,876,000 TOBAGOMINISTRY HOUSE OF FINANCE OF ASSEMBLY FoodEducation, Price Support Innovation Programme and Energy: 139,930,450 185,200,000 153,125,200 175,200,000
Government'sAdult Education Contribution Extension Servicesto the Children's (Adult Classes) LIFE Fund 599,9000 30,000,000800,000 6,300,000REVISED700,000 30,000,000800,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF GovernmentAssistance to Assistance Sporting Organisations for Tertiary Expenses (GATE) EXPENDITURE434,300,0000 EXPENDITURE435,000,0000 EXPENDITURE435,000,0000 EXPENDITURE435,000,0000 FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 272,154,782 250,000,000 289,216,000 250,000,000 HEAD/SUBUnemploymentAssistance toITEMS Youth Relief Organisations Programme (URP) TTD0 TTD0 TTD0 TTD0 TotalBasic Grants 846,385,23211,973,787 900,200,00012,500,000 883,641,20010,500,000 890,200,00011,000,000
OFFICEBuilding GrantsOF THE to AssistedPRIME MINISTERSchools 0 150,000 0 150,000
ContributionsOther Transfers: to Non-Profit Organizations 329,331 350,000 350,000 350,000
EarlyNon-Profit Childhood Institutions Care – Ecclesiastical Bodies 64,0220 500,000 100,00036,000 500,000
OtherGrants Social to Necessitous Programmes Students Attending Public Schools 396,4020 400,0000 400,0000 400,0000 Grant-Trinidad & Tobago National Council of Parent Teacher Association Contribution to Non-Profit Institutions (Children's Homes) 5,888,8320 5,450,000100,000 12,650,0000 8,000,000100,000 Inc 13,500,000 13,500,000 13,500,000 13,500,000 GrantsSt Mary's for Children's Students attending Homes conferences, seminars and competitions 46,766 150,000 150,000 150,000 18,262,900 18,262,900 18,262,900 18,262,900 SchoolSt Dominic's Feeding Children Programme Home 38,733,427 39,000,000 35,000,000 37,000,000 5,380,345 5,000,000 10,180,000 8,000,000 SpecialContribution Education to Non-Profit Resources Institutions Programme (Gender Affairs) 57,186 250,000 100,000 250,000 589,495 886,030 518,200 886,030 StudentContribution Support to Non-Profit Services Unit Institutions PRP- Child Development 27,055 500,000 500,000 500,000 420,000 420,000 420,000 420,000 HappyHeroes HavenFoundation School-Tobago Council for Handicapped Children 1,849,365 2,966,800 2,644,800 2,477,500 11,000,000 11,000,000 4,947,300 5,777,860 StTobago Michael's School School for the for Deaf, Boys Speech and Language 1,162,200 2,122,200 2,019,700 2,018,700 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 StYouth Jude's Development Home for Girls Programme 0 0 0 0 105,000 105,000 105,000 257,900 AdoptionSport and Board Youth Expenses Affairs: 1,123,999 1,124,000 1,124,000 1,703,000 FosterAssistance Care to Expenses Sporting Organisations 1,564,775 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 55,000,000 57,769,100 63,769,100 64,329,710 Children'sAssistance Authorityto Youth Organisations 140,685 500,000 250,000 500,000 119,270,571 122,017,030 133,512,500 129,637,400 TotalYouth Development Programme 176,313 500,000 200,000 500,000
MINISTRYAgriculture, OF Marine WORKS Affairs, AND Marketing TRANSPORT and the Environment: 662,073 1,300,000 1,300,000 3,000,000 DebitAgricultural Card System Incentive for ProgrammeURP Employees 0 0 0 0 662,073 1,300,000 1,300,000 3,000,000 TotalSubsidy for Fishermen 0 0 0 0
TOBAGOContributions HOUSE to Non-Profit OF ASSEMBLY Organizations 0 0 0 0 Education, Innovation and Energy: Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Adult Education Extension Services (Adult Classes) 599,900 800,000 700,000 800,000 Agricultural Incentive Programme 769,054 700,000 800,000 700,000 Assistance to Sporting Organisations 0 0 0 0 Subsidy for Fishermen 0 450,000 200,000 450,000 Assistance to Youth Organisations 0 0 0 0 Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 30,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour:
Assistance to Community Organizations 80,300 500,000 450,000 500,000199
Assistance to Cultural Groups 0 0 0 0
Community Action for Renewal and Empowerment (CARE) 0 200,000 65,000 200,000
Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 0 150,000 50,000 150,000
Export Centres 2,350,021 2,000,000 2,300,000 2,300,000
National Service 0 100,000 20,000 100,000 REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUB ITEMS TTD TTD TTD TTD Basic Grants 11,973,787 12,500,000 10,500,000 11,000,000
Building Grants to Assisted Schools 0 150,000 0 150,000
Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 329,331 350,000 350,000 350,000
Early Childhood Care 64,022 500,000 100,000 500,000
Grants to Necessitous Students Attending Public Schools 396,402 400,000 400,000 400,000 Grant-Trinidad & Tobago National Council of Parent Teacher Association 0 100,000 0 100,000 Inc Grants for Students attending conferences, seminars and competitions 46,766 150,000 150,000 150,000
School Feeding Programme 38,733,427 39,000,000 35,000,000 37,000,000
Special Education Resources Programme 57,186 250,000 100,000 250,000
Student Support Services Unit 27,055 500,000 500,000 500,000
Happy Haven School-Tobago Council for Handicapped Children 1,849,365 2,966,800 2,644,800 2,477,500
Tobago School for the Deaf, Speech and Language 1,162,200 2,122,200 2,019,700 2,018,700
Youth Development Programme 0 0 0 0
Sport and Youth Affairs:
Assistance to Sporting Organisations 1,564,775 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
Assistance to Youth Organisations 140,685 500,000 250,000 500,000
Youth Development Programme 176,313 500,000 200,000 500,000
Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment:
Agricultural Incentive Programme 0 0 0 0 Subsidy for Fishermen SOCIAL 0SECTOR0 0 0 Contributions2020 to Non-Profit Organizations INVESTMENT 0PROGRAMME0 0 0 Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries
Agricultural Incentive Programme 769,054 700,000 REVISED800,000 700,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF Subsidy for Fishermen EXPENDITURE0 EXPENDITURE450,000 EXPENDITURE200,000 EXPENDITURE450,000 FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBContributions ITEMS to Non-Profit Organizations 30,000TTD 20,000TTD 20,000TTD 20,000TTD CommunityBasic Grants Development, Enterprise Development and Labour: 11,973,787 12,500,000 10,500,000 11,000,000
AssistanceBuilding Grants to Community to Assisted Organizations Schools 80,3000 500,000150,000 450,0000 500,000150,000
AssistanceContributions to Cultural to Non-Profit Groups Organizations 329,3310 350,0000 350,0000 350,0000
CommunityEarly Childhood Action Care for Renewal and Empowerment (CARE) 64,0220 500,000200,000 100,00065,000 500,000200,000
ContributionsGrants to Necessitous to Non-Profit Students Organizations Attending Public Schools 396,4020 400,000150,000 REVISED400,00050,000 400,000150,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF Grant-Trinidad & Tobago National Council of Parent Teacher Association Export Centres EXPENDITURE2,350,0210 EXPENDITURE2,000,000100,000 EXPENDITURE2,300,0000 EXPENDITURE2,300,000100,000 Inc FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBNationalGrants for Service Students ITEMS attending conferences, seminars and competitions 46,766TTD0 150,000100,000TTD 150,00020,000TTD 150,000100,000TTD
NationalSchool Feeding Days and Programme Festivals 38,733,4270 39,000,0000 35,000,0000 37,000,0000 4,300,000 4,300,000 4,300,000 RegionalSpecial Education Complexes Resources Programme 4,229,75557,186 250,000 100,000 250,000 400,000 150,000 400,000 SmallStudent Grants Support Services Unit 27,0550 500,000 500,000 500,000 1,500,000 SpecialHappy HavenCommunity School-Tobago Programme Council for Handicapped Children 1,939,0421,849,365 1,500,0002,966,800 2,644,800 1,500,0002,477,500
Health,Tobago SchoolWellness for and the Deaf,Family Speech Development: and Language 1,162,200 2,122,200 2,019,700 2,018,700 30,000 30,000 30,000 AssistanceYouth Development to Home Programmefor the Aged 5,3000 0 0 0 The Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago 4,633 100,000 100,000 100,000 Sport and Youth Affairs: 800,000 800,000 800,000 EmergencyAssistance toCases Sporting Fund Organisations 1,564,775298,174 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 FosterAssistance Care to Services Youth Organisations 330,922140,685 500,000 250,000 500,000
YouthNon- ProfitDevelopment Instututions Programme - Special Social Programmes 3,206,549176,313 3,000,000500,000 3,000,000200,000 3,000,000500,000 Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 71,780 300,000 300,000 300,000 Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment: 2,500,000 GrantsAgricultural towards Incentive Necessitous Programme Patients 2,651,1170 3,000,0000 0 3,000,0000
TotalSubsidy for Fishermen 73,087,8610 80,539,0000 71,699,5000 76,746,2000
MINISTRYContributions OF to NATIONALNon-Profit Organizations SECURITY 0 0 0 0 Vision on Mission 7,254,000 7,254,000 3,627,000 7,254,000 Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries
CivilianAgricultural Conservation Incentive CorpsProgramme 33,780,245769,054 27,357,700700,000 29,201,200800,000 32,754,500700,000
MilitarySubsidy forLed Fishermen Academic Training (MILAT) 12,700,2530 15,000,000450,000 10,079,700200,000 15,000,000450,000
MentoringContributions Programme to Non-Profit for Youth Organizations at Risk 30,0000 20,0000 20,0000 20,0000 Criminal Injuries Compensation 1,418,232 2,000,000 181,100 2,000,000 Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour:
EmergencyAssistance toCases Community Fund (Probation Organizations Services) 80,30090,496 500,000200,000 450,0000 500,000100,000
CrimeAssistance Stoppers to Cultural Trinidad Groups & Tobago Limited 2,000,0000 2,000,0000 2,000,0000 2,000,0000
HIV/AIDSCommunity Coordinating Action for Renewal Unit and Empowerment (CARE) 99,4550 1,000,000200,000 65,0000 200,0000
OfficeContributions of Disaster to Non-Profit Preparedness Organizations and Management 9,179,9370 18,000,000150,000 4,224,70050,000 13,000,000150,000
NationalExport Centres Drug Council 2,350,021474,792 1,500,0002,000,000 2,300,000177,000 1,000,0002,300,000
TheNational Morvant/Laventille Service Initiative 386,5660 1,188,600100,000 1,228,60020,000 1,500,000100,000 National Crime Prevention Programme 2,000,296 4,094,300 2,497,400 5,153,600
Total 69,384,272 79,594,600 53,216,700 79,762,100
MINISTRY200 OF LABOUR AND SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT Non Profit Institutions 1,606,288 1,605,055 1,218,477 1,605,055
On the Job Training Programme 175,895,662 207,739,281 243,984,726 247,197,563
National Entrepreneurship Development Company (NEDCO) 22,000,000 20,000,000 12,000,000 20,000,000
Fair Share Programme 0 250,000 0 250,000
HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Sustainability Centre 113,372 457,360 97,950 457,360
Total 199,615,322 230,051,696 257,301,153 269,509,978
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LAND AND FISHERIES
Agricultural Incentive Programme 42,523,764 24,364,000 7,143,000 26,067,000
Incentive Programme 568,858 500,000 0 500,000
Forestry Incentive Programme 89,829 300,000 0 300,000 REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUB ITEMS TTD TTD TTD TTD National Days and Festivals 0 0 0 0
Regional Complexes 4,229,755 4,300,000 4,300,000 4,300,000
Small Grants 0 400,000 150,000 400,000
Special Community Programme 1,939,042 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Health, Wellness and Family Development:
Assistance to Home for the Aged 5,300 30,000 30,000 30,000
The Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago 4,633 100,000 100,000 100,000
Emergency Cases Fund 298,174 800,000 800,000 800,000
Foster Care Services 330,922 200,000 200,000 200,000
Non- Profit Instututions - Special Social Programmes 3,206,549 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000
Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 71,780 300,000 300,000 300,000
Grants towards Necessitous Patients 2,651,117 3,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000
Total 73,087,861 80,539,000 71,699,500 76,746,200
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY
Vision on Mission 7,254,000 7,254,000 3,627,000 7,254,000
Civilian Conservation Corps 33,780,245 27,357,700 29,201,200 32,754,500
Military Led Academic Training (MILAT) 12,700,253 15,000,000 10,079,700 15,000,000
Mentoring Programme for Youth at Risk 0 0 0 0
Criminal Injuries Compensation 1,418,232 2,000,000 181,100 2,000,000
Emergency Cases Fund (Probation Services) 90,496 200,000 0 100,000
Crime Stoppers Trinidad & Tobago Limited 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
HIV/AIDS Coordinating Unit 99,455 1,000,000 0 0 Office of Disaster Preparedness and ManagementSTABILITY | STRENGTH9,179,937 |18,000,000 GROWTH4,224,700 13,000,000 National Drug Council 474,792 1,500,000 177,000 1,000,000
The Morvant/Laventille Initiative 386,566 1,188,600 1,228,600REVISED 1,500,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF National Crime Prevention Programme EXPENDITURE2,000,296 EXPENDITURE4,094,300 EXPENDITURE2,497,400 EXPENDITURE5,153,600 FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBTotal ITEMS 69,384,272TTD 79,594,600TTD 53,216,700TTD 79,762,100TTD MINISTRYNational Days OF and LABOUR Festivals AND SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 0 0 0 0
NonRegional Profit Complexes Institutions 4,229,7551,606,288 1,605,0554,300,000 1,218,4774,300,000 1,605,0554,300,000
SmallOn the Grants Job Training Programme 175,895,6620 207,739,281400,000 243,984,726150,000 247,197,563400,000
SpecialNational Community Entrepreneurship Programme Development Company (NEDCO) 22,000,0001,939,042 20,000,0001,500,000 12,000,0001,500,000 20,000,0001,500,000
Health,Fair Share Wellness Programme and Family Development: 0 250,000 0 250,000
AssistanceHIV/AIDS toAdvocacy Home for and the Sustainability Aged Centre 113,3725,300 457,36030,000 97,95030,000 457,36030,000
TheTotal Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago 199,615,3224,633 230,051,696100,000 257,301,153100,000 269,509,978100,000
MINISTRYEmergency Cases OF AGRICULTURE, Fund LAND AND FISHERIES 298,174 800,000 800,000 800,000
FosterAgricultural Care Services Incentive Programme 42,523,764330,922 24,364,000200,000 7,143,000REVISED200,000 26,067,000200,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF IncentiveNon- Profit Programme Instututions - Special Social Programmes EXPENDITURE3,206,549568,858 EXPENDITURE3,000,000500,000 EXPENDITURE3,000,0000 EXPENDITURE3,000,000500,000 FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBContributionsForestry Incentive ITEMS to Non-Profit Programme Organizations 71,78089,829TTD 300,000TTD 300,000TTD0 300,000TTD Grants Relief oftowards Flood NecessitousDamage Patients 2,651,1179,666,926 3,000,0009,000,000 7,000,0002,500,000 10,500,0003,000,000
Total4H Young Farmers Club 73,087,86133,824 80,539,000250,000 71,699,50016,000 76,746,200380,000
MINISTRYRural Women OF Producers NATIONAL Network SECURITY 0 25,000 0 25,000
VisionYouth Apprenticeshipon Mission Programme in Agriculture (YAPA) 7,254,0000 7,254,000500,000 3,627,0000 7,254,000500,000
CivilianTotal Conservation Corps 33,780,24552,883,201 27,357,70034,939,000 29,201,20014,159,000 32,754,50038,272,000
MINISTRYMilitary Led OFAcademic EDUCATION Training (MILAT) 12,700,253 15,000,000 10,079,700 15,000,000
MentoringEarly Childhood Programme Care and for YouthEducation at Risk 20,000,0000 20,000,0000 20,000,0000 20,000,0000
CriminalNational SchoolsInjuries CompensationDietary Services Limited 203,301,5701,418,232 200,000,0002,000,000 224,200,000181,100 200,000,0002,000,000
EmergencySchool Transportation Cases Fund Services (Probation Services) 42,139,64590,496 52,000,000200,000 30,960,0000 47,000,000100,000
CrimeServol StoppersJunior Life Trinidad Centres & Tobago Limited 2,000,0001,752,000 4,686,0002,000,000 2,000,0004,686,000 4,686,0002,000,000
HIV/AIDSSpecial Education Coordinating Resources Unit Programme 99,4550 1,000,000900,000 0 500,0000
OfficeStudent of Support Disaster Services Preparedness Programme and Management 9,179,937662,497 18,000,0002,000,000 4,224,700REVISED600,000 13,000,0003,000,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF NationalTextbook Drug Rental/ Council Management Unit – Primary Schools EXPENDITURE1,894,984474,792 EXPENDITURE1,500,0002,000,000 EXPENDITURE4,351,500177,000 EXPENDITURE1,000,0005,000,000 FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBTheTextbook Morvant/Laventille Rental/ ITEMS Management Initiative Unit – Secondary Schools 1,732,113386,566TTD 1,188,6002,000,000TTD 1,228,6002,521,600TTD 1,500,0002,500,000TTD Grant – Trinidad & Tobago National Council of Parent/Teachers National Crime Prevention Programme 2,000,296250,000 4,094,300250,000 2,497,400250,000 5,153,600250,000 Associations UWI-FamilyTotal Development Centre for Early Childhood Care and Education 69,384,272 79,594,600 53,216,700 79,762,100 0 0 0 0 (ECCE) MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT Retraining Programme for Displaced Workers 9,000,000 8,316,000 8,316,000 0 Non Profit Institutions 1,606,288 1,605,055 1,218,477 1,605,055 Higher Education Loan Programme 22,257,548 10,000,000 2,000,000 10,000,000 On the Job Training Programme 175,895,662 207,739,281 243,984,726 247,197,563 MIC Craft Programmes 10,752,530 10,000,000 10,837,600 10,000,000 National Entrepreneurship Development Company (NEDCO) 22,000,000 20,000,000 12,000,000 20,000,000 Helping Youth Prepare for Employment Programme (HYPE) 13,979,160 13,516,000 14,516,000 18,000,000 Fair Share Programme 0 250,000 0 250,000 Multi-Sector Skill Training Programme (MUST) 17,216,600 17,300,000 20,200,860 17,300,000 HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Sustainability Centre 113,372 457,360 97,950 457,360 SERVOL Hi-Tech & Advanced Skills Training Programme 7,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 Total 199,615,322 230,051,696 257,301,153 269,509,978 SERVOL’s Human Development and Skills Training 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LAND AND FISHERIES 201 Military-Led Programme of Apprenticeship and Re-orientation (MYPART) 6,950,000 7,200,000 7,200,000 7,200,000 Agricultural Incentive Programme 42,523,764 24,364,000 7,143,000 26,067,000 Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme Ltd (YTEPP) 55,000,000 45,000,000 45,000,000 45,000,000 Incentive Programme 568,858 500,000 0 500,000 Metal Industries Co Ltd (National Skills Development Programme) 28,166,600 26,613,000 27,017,000 26,613,000 Forestry Incentive Programme 89,829 300,000 0 300,000 Total 462,055,247 448,781,000 449,656,560 444,049,000
MINISTRY OF HEALTH Contribution to Non-Profit Institutions 15,267,180 11,000,000 12,683,100 18,300,000
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centres 0 0 0 0
National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention 0 200,000 0 200,000
Medical Treatment of Nationals in Institutions 49,450,659 60,000,000 57,258,500 55,000,000
Children's Life Fund Authority 2,400,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,400,000
School Health Programme (Audio test, hearing aid, service and eyeglasses) 438,134 500,000 600,000 500,000
Drugs and Other Related Materials and Supplies 498,077,892 660,000,000 575,162,200 144,200,000 Princess Elizabeth Home for Handicapped Children 10,864,830 12,000,000 11,000,000 12,000,000
Total 576,498,695 745,700,000 658,703,800 232,600,000
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Utilities Assistance Programme 3,748,790 4,000,466 3,456,000 4,000,000
Total 3,748,790 4,000,466 3,456,000 4,000,000 MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Non-Profit Institutions 38,372,099 41,870,000 27,014,800 46,083,060
Community Action for Revival and Empowerment (CARE) 2,314,007 2,500,000 921,000 2,200,000
Hosting of Cultural Camps 398,550 900,000 398,550 900,000
Music Schools in the Community 562,700 1,000,000 294,950 1,000,000
Export Centres 7,200,000 6,300,000 6,300,000 7,300,000
National Commission for Self-Help Limited 10,805,244 9,000,000 9,000,000 10,000,000
National Days and Festivals 5,923,360 5,500,000 6,828,100 6,000,000
Queens Hall 7,695,345 8,260,000 8,260,000 9,907,901
Naparima Bowl 4,342,359 5,976,500 4,289,600 5,976,500
National Carnival Commission of T & T 108,964,491 139,839,790 120,609,700 165,000,000 REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUB ITEMS TTD TTD TTD TTD Grant – Trinidad & Tobago National Council of Parent/Teachers 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 Associations UWI-Family Development Centre for Early Childhood Care and Education 0 0 0 0 (ECCE) SOCIAL SECTOR Retraining2020 Programme for Displaced Workers INVESTMENT9,000,000 PROGRAMME8,316,000 8,316,000 0 Higher Education Loan Programme 22,257,548 10,000,000 2,000,000 10,000,000
MIC Craft Programmes 10,752,530 10,000,000 10,837,600REVISED 10,000,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF Helping Youth Prepare for Employment Programme (HYPE) EXPENDITURE13,979,160 EXPENDITURE13,516,000 EXPENDITURE14,516,000 EXPENDITURE18,000,000 FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBMulti-Sector ITEMS Skill Training Programme (MUST) 17,216,600TTD 17,300,000TTD 20,200,860TTD 17,300,000TTD SERVOLBasic Grants Hi-Tech & Advanced Skills Training Programme 11,973,7877,000,000 12,500,0007,000,000 10,500,0007,000,000 11,000,0007,000,000
SERVOL’sBuilding Grants Human to Assisted Development Schools and Skills Training 20,000,0000 20,000,000150,000 20,000,0000 20,000,000150,000
Military-LedContributions Programmeto Non-Profit of OrganizationsApprenticeship and Re-orientation (MYPART) 6,950,000329,331 7,200,000350,000 7,200,000350,000 7,200,000350,000 Early Childhood Care 64,022 500,000 100,000 500,000 Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme Ltd (YTEPP) 55,000,000 45,000,000 45,000,000 45,000,000 Grants to Necessitous Students Attending Public Schools 396,402 400,000 400,000 400,000 Metal Industries Co Ltd (National Skills Development Programme) 28,166,600 26,613,000 27,017,000 26,613,000 Grant-Trinidad & Tobago National Council of Parent Teacher Association 0 100,000 0 100,000 TotalInc 462,055,247 448,781,000 449,656,560 444,049,000 Grants for Students attending conferences, seminars and competitions 46,766 150,000 150,000 150,000 MINISTRY OF HEALTH ContributionSchool Feeding to Non-ProfitProgramme Institutions 38,733,42715,267,180 11,000,00039,000,000 12,683,10035,000,000 18,300,00037,000,000
SubstanceSpecial Education Abuse Rehabilitation Resources Programme Centres 57,1860 250,0000 100,0000 250,0000
NationalStudent Support Alcohol Services and Drug Unit Abuse Prevention 27,0550 200,000500,000 500,0000 200,000500,000
MedicalHappy Haven Treatment School-Tobago of Nationals Council in Institutions for Handicapped Children 49,450,6591,849,365 60,000,0002,966,800 57,258,5002,644,800 55,000,0002,477,500
Children'sTobago School Life Fundfor the Authority Deaf, Speech and Language 2,400,0001,162,200 2,000,0002,122,200 2,000,0002,019,700 2,400,0002,018,700
SchoolYouth Development Health Programme Programme (Audio test, hearing aid, service and eyeglasses) 438,1340 500,0000 600,0000 500,0000
DrugsSport and Other Youth Related Affairs: Materials and Supplies 498,077,892 660,000,000 575,162,200 144,200,000 PrincessAssistance Elizabeth to Sporting Home Organisations for Handicapped Children 10,864,8301,564,775 12,000,0002,000,000 11,000,0002,000,000 12,000,0002,000,000
TotalAssistance to Youth Organisations 576,498,695140,685 745,700,000500,000 658,703,800250,000 232,600,000500,000
MINISTRYYouth Development OF PUBLIC Programme UTILITIES 176,313 500,000 200,000 500,000
UtilitiesAgriculture, Assistance Marine Programme Affairs, Marketing and the Environment: 3,748,790 4,000,466 3,456,000 4,000,000
TotalAgricultural Incentive Programme 3,748,7900 4,000,4660 3,456,0000 4,000,0000 MINISTRYSubsidy for Fishermen OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND THE 0 0 0 0 ARTS Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 0 0 0 0 Non-Profit Institutions 38,372,099 41,870,000 27,014,800 46,083,060 Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Community Action for Revival and Empowerment (CARE) 2,314,007 2,500,000 921,000 2,200,000 Agricultural Incentive Programme 769,054 700,000 800,000 700,000 Hosting of Cultural Camps 398,550 900,000 398,550 900,000 Subsidy for Fishermen 0 450,000 200,000 450,000 Music Schools in the Community 562,700 1,000,000 294,950 1,000,000 Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 30,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Export Centres 7,200,000 6,300,000 6,300,000 7,300,000 Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour: National Commission for Self-Help Limited 10,805,244 9,000,000 9,000,000 10,000,000 Assistance to Community Organizations 80,300 500,000 450,000 500,000 National Days and Festivals 5,923,360 5,500,000 6,828,100 6,000,000 Assistance to Cultural Groups 0 0 0 0 Queens Hall 7,695,345 8,260,000 8,260,000REVISED 9,907,901 Community Action for Renewal and Empowerment (CARE) ACTUAL0 ESTIMATES200,000 OF ESTIMATES65,000 OF ESTIMATES200,000 OF Naparima Bowl EXPENDITURE4,342,359 EXPENDITURE5,976,500 EXPENDITURE4,289,600 EXPENDITURE5,976,500 Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations FOR0 2018 FOR150,000 2019 FOR50,000 2019 FOR150,000 2020 HEAD/SUBNational Carnival ITEMS Commission of T & T 108,964,491TTD 139,839,790TTD 120,609,700TTD 165,000,000TTD Export Centres 2,350,021 2,000,000 2,300,000 2,300,000 Total 186,578,155 221,146,290 183,916,700 254,367,461 National Service 0 100,000 20,000 100,000 MINISTRY OF SPORT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS Transfers:
Contributions to Non-Profit Institutions (Sporting Organisations) 13,275,216 11,000,000 8,089,100 21,450,000
Contributions202 to Non-Profit Institutions (Youth Organisations) 233,385 366,000 220,300 687,530
Other transfers:
Indoor Sporting Arenas/ Hockey Facility 3,832,163 3,000,000 1,200,000 3,000,000
The Sport Company of Trinidad & Tobago 71,951,960 60,000,000 55,196,700 91,000,000
Total 89,292,724 74,366,000 64,706,100 116,137,530 STABILITY | STRENGTH | GROWTH
REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITUREREVISED EXPENDITURE ACTUALFOR 2018 ESTIMATESFOR 2019 OF ESTIMATESFOR 2019 OF ESTIMATESFOR 2020 OF HEAD/SUB ITEMS EXPENDITURETTD EXPENDITURETTD EXPENDITURETTD EXPENDITURETTD FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBTotal ITEMS 186,578,155TTD 221,146,290TTD 183,916,700TTD 254,367,461TTD MINISTRYBasic Grants OF SPORT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS 11,973,787 12,500,000 10,500,000 11,000,000 BuildingTransfers: Grants to Assisted Schools 0 150,000 0 150,000
Contributions to Non-Profit OrganizationsInstitutions (Sporting Organisations) 13,275,216329,331 11,000,000350,000 8,089,100350,000 21,450,000350,000
EarlyContributions Childhood to Non-ProfitCare Institutions (Youth Organisations) 233,38564,022 366,000500,000 220,300100,000 687,530500,000
GrantsOther transfers:to Necessitous Students Attending Public Schools 396,402 400,000 400,000 400,000 Grant-Trinidad & Tobago National Council of Parent Teacher Association Indoor Sporting Arenas/ Hockey Facility 3,832,1630 3,000,000100,000 1,200,000REVISED0 3,000,000100,000 Inc ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF The Sport Company of Trinidad & Tobago 71,951,960 60,000,000 55,196,700 91,000,000 Grants for Students attending conferences, seminars and competitions EXPENDITURE46,766 EXPENDITURE150,000 EXPENDITURE150,000 EXPENDITURE150,000 FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 Total 89,292,724 74,366,000 64,706,100 116,137,530 HEAD/SUBSchool Feeding ITEMS Programme 38,733,427TTD 39,000,000TTD 35,000,000TTD 37,000,000TTD MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Special Education Resources Programme 57,186 250,000 100,000 250,000 Other transfers: Student Support Services Unit 27,055 500,000 500,000 500,000 Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation 672,099,997 663,542,000 661,810,500 602,384,000 Happy Haven School-Tobago Council for Handicapped Children 1,849,365 2,966,800 2,644,800 2,477,500 Total 672,099,997 663,542,000 661,810,500 602,384,000 Tobago School for the Deaf, Speech and Language 1,162,200 2,122,200 2,019,700 2,018,700 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TOBAGO Youth Development Programme 0 0 0 0 Non-Profit Institutions: Sport and Youth Affairs: Contribution to Non-Profit Organizations 124,580 500,000 0 400,000 Assistance to Sporting Organisations 1,564,775 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 Total 124,580 500,000 0 400,000 Assistance to Youth Organisations 140,685 500,000 250,000 500,000 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLICE SERVICE Youth Development Programme 176,313 500,000 200,000 500,000 Transfers: Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment: Non-Profit Institutions-Police Youth Clubs 1,623,007 3,000,000 1,597,800 6,000,000 Agricultural Incentive Programme 0 0 0 0 Total 1,623,007 3,000,000 1,597,800 6,000,000 Subsidy for Fishermen 0 0 0 0 MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 0 0 0 0 Other Social Programmes 1,079,922 7,500,000 200,000 2,500,000 Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Senior Citizens' Homes 844,031 1,200,000 678,000 1,200,000 Agricultural Incentive Programme 769,054 700,000 800,000 700,000 Senior Citizens' Centres 658,046 1,616,400 0 1,616,400 Subsidy for Fishermen 0 450,000 200,000 450,000 Social Programmes (Ageing) 0 490,000 0 500,000 Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 30,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Contributions to Non-Profit Institutions 9,000,000 13,000,000 6,190,000 8,500,000 Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour: Retirees Adolescent Partnership Programme 1,434,640 1,800,000 1,544,000 1,800,000 Assistance to Community Organizations 80,300 500,000 450,000 500,000 President's Award of Trinidad and Tobago 55,000 60,000 40,000 60,000 Assistance to Cultural Groups 0 0 0 0 Young Women's Christian Association 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Community Action for Renewal and Empowerment (CARE) 0 200,000 65,000 200,000 Young Men's Christian Association 156,000 156,000 156,000 156,000 Contributions to Non-Profit Organizations 0 150,000 50,000 150,000 Scouts Association of Trinidad and Tobago 126,000 126,000 26,400 126,000 Export Centres 2,350,021 2,000,000 2,300,000 2,300,000 Girl Guides Association of Trinidad and Tobago 84,000 84,000 84,000 84,000 National Service 0 100,000 20,000 100,000 Non-Profit Institutions (Other Social Parenting Programmes) 267,677 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
Non-Profit Institutions (Other Social Family Programmes) 213,287 1,250,000 59,000 1,250,000
Adult Education Programme 1,872,418 2,824,000 1,900,000 2,824,000203 Senior Citizens' Grant 3,553,245,345 3,680,947,000 3,853,000,000 3,798,467,000
Social Assistance 391,385,916 390,000,000 361,500,000 330,000,000
Urgent Temporary Assistance 19,820,390 30,000,000 140,410,400 30,000,000
S.H.A.R.E. 0 0 0 0
Rehabilitative Programme 582,091 8,500,000 383,000 5,000,000
Payments to Registrars of Births and Deaths 851 12,195 1,200 0
Disability Grant 513,471,887 581,000,000 566,190,000 521,000,000
Assistance to National Heroes 1,534,800 2,000,000 652,000 2,000,000 Target Conditional Cash Transfer Programme -Development Component for 0 0 0 300,000 Receipients National Service - Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme 19,649,282 21,000,000 19,500,000 20,000,000 REVISED ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUB ITEMS TTD TTD TTD TTD MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Other transfers:
Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation 672,099,997 663,542,000 661,810,500 602,384,000
Total 672,099,997 663,542,000 661,810,500 602,384,000
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TOBAGO
Non-Profit Institutions:
Contribution to Non-Profit Organizations 124,580 500,000 0 400,000
Total 124,580 500,000 0 400,000
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLICE SERVICE
Transfers:
Non-Profit Institutions-Police Youth Clubs 1,623,007 3,000,000 1,597,800 6,000,000
Total 1,623,007 3,000,000 1,597,800 6,000,000
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
Other Social Programmes 1,079,922 7,500,000 200,000 2,500,000
Senior Citizens' Homes 844,031 1,200,000 678,000 1,200,000
Senior Citizens' Centres 658,046 1,616,400 0 1,616,400
Social Programmes (Ageing) 0 490,000 0 500,000
Contributions to Non-Profit Institutions 9,000,000 13,000,000 6,190,000 8,500,000 Retirees Adolescent Partnership Programme SOCIAL1,434,640 SECTOR1,800,000 1,544,000 1,800,000 President's2020 Award of Trinidad and Tobago INVESTMENT55,000 PROGRAMME60,000 40,000 60,000 Young Women's Christian Association 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Young Men's Christian Association 156,000 156,000 REVISED156,000 156,000 ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF Scouts Association of Trinidad and Tobago EXPENDITURE126,000 EXPENDITURE126,000 EXPENDITURE26,400 EXPENDITURE126,000 FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBGirl Guides ITEMSAssociation of Trinidad and Tobago 84,000TTD 84,000TTD 84,000TTD 84,000TTD MINISTRYNon-Profit Institutions OF HOUSING (Other AND Social URBAN Parenting DEVELOPMENT Programmes) 267,677 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
Non-ProfitOther transfers: Institutions (Other Social Family Programmes) 213,287 1,250,000 59,000 1,250,000
AdultTrinidad Education and Tobago Programme Housing Development Corporation 672,099,9971,872,418 663,542,0002,824,000 661,810,5001,900,000 602,384,0002,824,000
TotalSenior Citizens' Grant 3,553,245,345672,099,997 3,680,947,000663,542,000 3,853,000,000661,810,500 3,798,467,000602,384,000
CENTRALSocial Assistance ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TOBAGO 391,385,916 390,000,000 361,500,000 330,000,000
Non-ProfitUrgent Temporary Institutions: Assistance 19,820,390 30,000,000 140,410,400 30,000,000
ContributionS.H.A.R.E. to Non-Profit Organizations 124,5800 500,0000 0 400,0000
TotalRehabilitative Programme 124,580582,091 8,500,000500,000 383,0000 5,000,000400,000
TRINIDADPayments to RegistrarsAND TOBAGO of Births POLICE and Deaths SERVICE 851 12,195 1,200 0
Transfers:Disability Grant 513,471,887 581,000,000 566,190,000 521,000,000
Non-ProfitAssistance toInstitutions-Police National Heroes Youth Clubs 1,623,0071,534,800 3,000,0002,000,000 1,597,800652,000 6,000,0002,000,000 REVISED Target Conditional Cash Transfer Programme -Development Component for ACTUAL ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF ESTIMATES OF Total 1,623,0070 3,000,0000 1,597,8000 6,000,000300,000 Receipients EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR 2018 FOR 2019 FOR 2019 FOR 2020 HEAD/SUBNational Service ITEMS - Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme 19,649,282TTD 21,000,000TTD 19,500,000TTD 20,000,000TTD Other Social Programmes 1,079,922 7,500,000 200,000 2,500,000 National Social Development Programme 512,009 8,000,000 940,000 5,000,000 Senior Citizens' Homes 844,031 1,200,000 678,000 1,200,000 Community Care Programme 3,490,169 3,000,000 4,068,000 4,000,000 Senior Citizens' Centres 658,046 1,616,400 0 1,616,400 Trinidad & Tobago Association for Retarded Children (Lady Hochoy Home) 13,954,275 18,000,000 14,050,000 18,203,251 Social Programmes (Ageing) 0 490,000 0 500,000 Trinidad and Tobago Association for the Hearing Impaired 9,716,463 11,700,000 6,693,000 12,700,000 Contributions to Non-Profit Institutions 9,000,000 13,000,000 6,190,000 8,500,000 Trinidad & Tobago Blind Welfare Association 10,768,193 14,000,000 11,265,000 14,000,000 Retirees Adolescent Partnership Programme 1,434,640 1,800,000 1,544,000 1,800,000 Total 4,553,952,692 4,800,295,595 4,989,560,000 4,783,316,651 President's Award of Trinidad and Tobago 55,000 60,000 40,000 60,000 GRAND TOTAL 8,355,260,208 8,785,888,057 8,797,850,793 8,278,258,320 Young Women's Christian Association 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Young Men's Christian Association 156,000 156,000 156,000 156,000
Scouts Association of Trinidad and Tobago 126,000 126,000 26,400 126,000
Girl Guides Association of Trinidad and Tobago 84,000 84,000 84,000 84,000
Non-Profit Institutions (Other Social Parenting Programmes) 267,677 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
Non-Profit Institutions (Other Social Family Programmes) 213,287 1,250,000 59,000 1,250,000
Adult Education Programme 1,872,418 2,824,000 1,900,000 2,824,000
Senior Citizens' Grant 3,553,245,345 3,680,947,000 3,853,000,000 3,798,467,000
Social Assistance 391,385,916 390,000,000 361,500,000 330,000,000
Urgent Temporary Assistance 19,820,390 30,000,000 140,410,400 30,000,000
S.H.A.R.E. 0 0 0 0
Rehabilitative Programme 582,091 8,500,000 383,000 5,000,000
Payments to Registrars of Births and Deaths 851 12,195 1,200 0
Disability Grant 513,471,887 581,000,000 566,190,000 521,000,000
Assistance204 to National Heroes 1,534,800 2,000,000 652,000 2,000,000 Target Conditional Cash Transfer Programme -Development Component for 0 0 0 300,000 Receipients National Service - Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme 19,649,282 21,000,000 19,500,000 20,000,000 STABILITY | STRENGTH | GROWTH
Appendix III: APPENDIX III: ListList of Non-Governmentalof Non-Governmental Organisations Receiving Organisations Government Subventions Receiving for Fiscal 2018 Government Subventions& 2019for Fiscal 2018 & 2019
DIFFERENCE IN SUBVENTIONS SUBVENTIONS SUBVENTIONS PAYABLE PAYABLE PAYABLE IN 2019 2018 2019 FROM 2018 ORGANISATION TTD TTD TTD
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES Services for Persons with Disabilities Goodwill Industries of the West Indies 564,413 564,413 0 National Centre for Persons with Disabilities 799,360 799,360 0 T&T Association for Retarded Children (Lady Hochoy 14,000,000 18,000,000 4,000,000 Homes) T&T Association for the Hearing Impaired 8,500,000 11,700,000 3,200,000 T&T Blind Welfare Association 12,000,000 14,000,000 2,000,000 T& T Chapter of Disabled People International 133,200 133,200 0 Sub-Total 35,996,973 45,196,973 9,200,000 Socially Displaced Court Shamrock Centre for the Socially Displaced 255,596 452,000 196,404 St. Vincent De Paul Centre for Socially Displaced Persons 2,896,800 2,896,800 0 St. Vincent De Paul Society Nazareth Halfway House 147,600 147,600 0 The Centre of Hope, Hernandez Place Sanctuary 1,682,340 1,682,340 0 Sub-Total 4,982,336 5,178,740 196,404 Family Life and Counselling Service Family Planning Association 1,000,000 1,000,000 0 Islamic Community Services 48,000 48,000 0 Rape Crisis Society of Trinidad and Tobago 300,000 300,000 0 T & T Innovative Parenting Support 290,000 290,000 0 T & T Red Cross Society 730,000 730,000 0 Sub-Total 2,368,000 2,368,000 0 Homes for Senior Citizens Chaguanas Senior Citizens Home 144,187 144,187 0 Couva Home for the Aged 148,000 148,000 0 JC McDonald Home for the Aged 239,382 239,382 0 La Brea Senior Citizens Home 77,674 77,674 0 Mayaro Home for the Aged 44,194 44,194 0 Point Fortin Senior Citizens Association 200,880 200,880 0 Sangre Grande Home for the Aged 133,920 133,920 0 Siparia Home for the Aged 110,707 110,707 0 Toco Home for Senior Citizens 44,640 44,640 0 Sub-Total 1,143,584 1,143,584 0 Hostels/Halfway Houses Salvation Army Hostel for young women 73,200 73,200 0 Shelter for Women and Children 90,000 90,000 0 The Halfway House 65,000 65,000 0 Sub-Total 228,200 228,200 0
205 SOCIAL SECTOR 2020 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME DIFFERENCE IN SUBVENTIONS SUBVENTIONS SUBVENTIONS PAYABLE PAYABLE PAYABLE IN 2019 2018 2019 FROM 2018 ORGANISATION TTD TTD TTD HIV/AIDS South AIDS Support 167,816 167,816 0 Sub-Total 167,816 167,816 0 Youth NGOs Girl Guides Association of T&T 84,000 84,000 0 President Awards of T&T 60,000 60,000 0 Scout Association of T&T 126,000 126,000 0 Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) 156,000 156,000 0 Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) 30,000 30,000 0 Sub-Total 456,000 456,000 0 Ministry of Social Development and Family Services' 45,342,909 54,739,313 9,396,404 Total Subventions
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER (GENDER AND CHILD AFFAIRS) Family Life and Counselling Service ChildLine 1,734,196 1,300,647 -433,549 Network of Non-Governmental Organisations of Trinidad 0 100,000 100,000 and Tobago for the Advancement of Women New Life Ministries for the Establishment and 900,000 900,000 0 Administration of a Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre The Heroes Foundation 420,000 315,000 -105,000 Sub-Total 3,054,196 2,615,647 -438,549 Children's Homes A Bridge of Hope 456,800 518,500 61,700 Amica House 324,675 371,125 46,450 Angels of Hope Children's Foundation 193,325 220,950 27,625 Casa de Corazon 312,875 309,600 -3,275 Cecilia's Children Foundation 0 11,850 11,850 Chickland Children's Home 106,750 121,250 14,500 Couva Children's Home & Crisis Nursery 396,200 524,050 127,850 Credo Foundation for Justice - Credo Development Centre 269,801 186,310 -83,491 Credo Foundation for Justice - Sophia House 315,856 215,601 -100,255 Society of St. Vincent De Paul - Cyril Ross Nursery 287,200 233,625 -53,575 Dar-Ul-Aman Freeport Children's Home 131,300 117,575 -13,725 El Shaddai Restoration Home for Children 411,675 376,000 -35,675 Ezekiel Home for Abandoned Children 440,725 417,150 -23,575 Ferndean's Place Children's Home 273,200 263,625 -9,575 Haven of Hope 314,900 287,000 -27,900 Jairah House 146,900 119,800 -27,100 Joshua House 234,250 223,425 -10,825 Mothers' Union Children's Home 201,625 185,525 -16,100 Living Water Community - Our Lady of the Wayside 320,150 389,500 69,350 Raffa House 125,600 134,800 9,200
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DIFFERENCE IN SUBVENTIONS SUBVENTIONS SUBVENTIONS PAYABLE PAYABLE PAYABLE IN 2019 2018 2019 FROM 2018 ORGANISATION TTD TTD TTD Rainbow Rescue 292,550 266,600 -25,950 Sri Jayalakshmi Children's Home Ltd 284,575 230,775 -53,800 The Hope Centre 0 302,800 302,800 The Allyson Lynch Home 317,675 82,000 -235,675 The Islamic Home for Children Inc. 322,575 333,650 11,075 The Margaret Kistow Children's Home 386,350 492,500 106,150 Vishok Bhavan 264,350 146,500 -117,850 Sub-Total 7,131,882 7,082,086 -49,796 Industrial Schools St. Dominic's Children's Home 18,262,900 3,043,816 -15,219,084 St. Jude’s School for Girls 8,000,000 2,000,001 -5,999,999 St. Mary's Children's Home 13,500,000 3,375,000 -10,125,000 Sub-Total 39,762,900 8,418,817 -31,344,083 Office of the Prime Minister's (Gender and Child 49,948,978 18,116,550 -31,832,428 Development) Total Subventions
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND THE ARTS The Art Society of Trinidad & Tobago 20,000 20,000 0 Chaguaramas Military History and Aerospace Museum 300,000 300,000 0 National Dance Association of Trinidad & Tobago 130,000 130,000 0 National Drama Association of Trinidad & Tobago 100,000 100,000 0 National Parang Association of Trinidad & Tobago 120,000 120,000 0 Santa Rosa First Peoples Community 1,400,000 1,400,000 0 San Fernando Arts Council 30,000 30,000 0 Secondary Schools Drama Association 30,000 30,000 0 Secondary Schools Sanskritik Sangam 40,000 40,000 0 Transformation and Development Centres (TDCs) 2,129,022 2,129,022 0 Trinbago Unified Calypsonians' Organisation 50,000 50,000 0 Trinidad Theatre Workshop 30,000 30,000 0 Trinidad and Tobago Federation of Women's Institutes 8,000 8,000 0 Trinidad and Tobago Music Festival Association 100,000 100,000 0 The Little Carib Theatre and Folk House 100,000 100,000 0 Ryu Dan Dojo 0 135,000 135,000 Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the 4,587,022 4,722,022 135,000 Arts' Total Subventions
MINISTRY OF HEALTH Autistic Society 300,000 300,000 0 Breast Feeding Association of Trinidad & Tobago 200,000 200,000 0 Christ Child Convalescent Home 613,000 613,000 0 Cotton Tree Foundation 385,300 385,300 0 Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago 150,000 150,000 0 Eye on Dependancy 300,000 300,000 0 Friends of the Blood Bank 500,000 500,000 0 HEAL (Helping Every Addict Live) 120,000 120,000 0
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DIFFERENCE IN SUBVENTIONS SUBVENTIONS SUBVENTIONS PAYABLE PAYABLE PAYABLE IN 2019 2018 2019 FROM 2018 ORGANISATION TTD TTD TTD Heartbeat International 565,000 565,000 0 Horses Helping Humans 700,000 700,000 0 Living Water Community 3,201,350 3,201,350 0 Lupus Society of Trinidad and Tobago 10,500 10,500 0 Mamatoto Centre 150,000 150,000 0 Medical Research Foundation 5,985,157 5,985,157 0 Rebirth House and Oasis Drop-In-Centre 1,666,749 1,666,749 0 Serenity Place 179,160 179,160 0 Society for Inherited Severe Blood Disorder 60,000 60,000 0 South Cancer Support Group 100,000 100,000 0 The Just Because Foundation 240,000 240,000 0 Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society 1,500,000 1,500,000 0 Trinidad and Tobago National Council on Alcoholism 300,000 300,000 0 Trinidad and Tobago Heart Foundation 225,000 225,000 0 Ministry of Health's Total Subventions 17,451,216 17,451,216 0
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT International Labour Organisation (Grant for rent 518,820 345,880 -172,940 assistance) Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise 518,820 345,880 -172,940 Development's Total Subventions
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY Crime Stoppers 2,000,000 2,000,000 0 Vision on Mission 7,254,000 7,254,000 0 Ministry of National Security's Total Subventions 9,254,000 9,254,000 0
GRAND TOTAL 127,102,945 104,628,981 -22,473,964
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List of Acronyms
ADAPP Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Pro- CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of gramme Discrimination Against Women AEP Adult Education Programme CEP Community Empowerment Programme AIM Apprenticeship, Internship and Mentorship CEPEP Community-based Environment Protection & ARV Anti Retro-Viral Drugs Enhancement Programme BDU Business Development Unit CERT Community Emergency Response Team BMC Borrowing Member Countries CHINS Children in Need of Supervision CAHFSA Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety CHOGM Caribbean Community Heads of Government Agency CIIF Creative Industries Innovation Fund CANARI Caribbean Natural Resources Institute CLFA Children’s Life Fund Authority CANTA Caribbean Association of National Training COAST Caribbean Oceans and Aquaculture Sustain- Agencies ability Facility CAPE Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination COFCOR Council for Foreign and Community Relations CARDI Caribbean Agricultural Research and Develop- COHSOD Council for Human and Social Development ment Institute COL Commonwealth of Learning CARe Community Action Resource COP25 25th Session of the Conference of the Parties CARICOM Caribbean Community COSTAATT College of Science, Technology and Applied CARIFORUM Caribbean Forum Arts of Trinidad and Tobago CARIRI Caribbean Industrial Research Institute CPI Consumer Price Index CARPHA Caribbean Public Health Agency CR Community Residences CARTAC Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance CRDV Central Registry on Gender-based Domestic Centre Violence CATS Coastal and Aqua Terrestrial Solutions CRFM Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism CATT Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago CSEC Caribbean Secondary Entrance Certificate CBO Community-Based Organisations CSME CARICOM Single Market and Economy CCC Civilian Conservation Corps CSO Civil Society Organisation CCHRD Caribbean Centre for Health Systems Research CSO Central Statistical Office and Development CSP Citizen Security Programme CCLCS Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative CSDP Centre for Socially Displaced Persons Studies CTS Community Therapeutic Services CCP Community Care Programme CVQ Caribbean Vocational Qualification CCPC Community Crime Prevention Council CXC Caribbean Examinations Council CCRIF Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility CYSF Caribbean Youth Science Forum CCSAWP Commonwealth/ Caribbean Seasonal Agricul- DAG Disability Assistance Grant tural Workers’ Programme DAGM Disability Assistance Grant for Minors CDAP Chronic Disease Assistance Programme DATAS Department of Advanced Training and Advi- CDB Caribbean Development Bank sory Services CDEMA Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management DAU Disability Affairs Unit Agency
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ECCE Early Childhood Care and Education ILO International Labour Organisation ECCL Export Centres Companies Limited IMF International Monetary Fund ECLAC Economic Commission for Latin America and I-MRC Inter-Ministerial Research Council Caribbean IMD International Men’s Day EDGE Ecosystems Driving Innovation and Entrepre- IOM International Organization for Migration neurship ISEMS Integrated Social Enterprise and Management EIT Engineers in Training System E-IDCOT Eco-Industrial Development Company of IVCD Insect Vector Control Division Tobago IWD International Women’s Day ELDAMO Elderly and Differently-Abled Mobile Service LEEAP Life-Skills Employability, Entrepreneurship, EPA Economic Partnership Agreement Activism and Patriotism ERRAG Emergency Repair and Reconstruction As- LEC Learning Enrichment Centre sistance Grants LED Local Economic Development EU European Union LEP Litter Eradication Programme EU-LAC European Union – Latin America and Carib- LNG Liquefied Natural Gas bean Foundation LSA Land Settlement Agency FAO Food and Agriculture Organisation MALF Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries FBO Faith-Based Organisations MCDCA Ministry of Community Development, Culture FPATT Family Planning Association of Trinidad and and the Arts Tobago MoE Ministry of Education GAD Gender Affairs Division MoH Ministry of Health GAPP (THA) Golden Apple Adolescent Partnership Pro- MHUD Ministry of Housing and Urban Development gramme (Tobago House of Assembly MIC-IT Metal Industries Company Institute of Technol- GAPP Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme ogy GASHHP Government Aided Self-Help Housing Pro- MILAT Military-Led Academic Training gramme MNS Ministry of National Security GATE Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses MOLSED Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Devel- GDP Gross Domestic Product opment GIS Geographic Information System MPA Ministry of Public Administration GoRTT Government of the Republic of Trinidad and MPU Ministry of Public Utilities Tobago MPI Multidimensional Poverty Index HCI Human Capital Index MRDLG Ministry of Rural Development and Local HDC Housing Development Corporation Government HELP Higher Education Loan Programme MRRG Minor Repairs and Reconstruction Grants HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Im- MSD Meteorological Services Division mune Deficiency Syndrome MSDF Multi-Country Sustainable Development HRM Human Resource Management Framework HVIP Housing and Village Improvement Programme MSDFS Ministry of Social Development and Family HYPE Helping You Prepare for Employment Services ICA Institute of Culinary Arts MSYA Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs ICT Information and Communications Technology MuST Multi Sector Skills Training IDB Inter-American Development Bank NACC National AIDS Coordinating Committee IDEVAW International Day for the Elimination of Vio- NADAPP National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention lence Against Women Programme
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NALIS National Library and Information System PMCD Public Management Consultation Division Authority POSGH Port of Spain General Hospital NAPA National Academy for the Performing Arts PPP Public Private Partnership NCD Non-Communicable Diseases PSDP Promoting Student Discipline Plan NCPP National Crime Prevention Programme PTSC Public Transport Service Division NCSE National Certificate of Secondary Education PwDs Persons with Disabilities NEC National Enrichment Centre PYC Police Youth Club NEDCO National Entrepreneurship Development RAPP Retiree Adolescence Partnership Programme Company REACH Realisation and Economic Achievement Project NES National Employment Service REAP Residential Electrification Assistance Pro- NESC National Energy Skills Centre gramme NFSD National Family Services Division RHCN Regional Health Communications Network NGO Non-Governmental Organisation RITTR Rehabilitating Inmates through Training and NHIS National Health Insurance System Retraining NIHERST National Institute of Higher Education, Re- RSDS Regional Strategy for the Development of search, Science and Technology Statistics NIBTT National Insurance Board of Trinidad and RSS Regional Security System Tobago SAC Senior Activity Centres NIS National Insurance SAG Special Achievers Grant NPP National Parenting Programme SAPA Southern Academy for the Performing Arts NSDP National Social Development Programme SBM School Based Management NSDSL National Schools Dietary Services Limited SCP Senior Citizens Pension NSMP National Social Mitigation Plan SDG Sustainable Development Goal NTA National Training Agency SDU Social Displacement Unit OBORC One Book One Rehabilitative Community SEA Secondary Entrance Assessment Project SEED Sowing Empowerment through Entrepreneur- ODPM Office of Disaster Preparedness and Manage- ial Development ment SEM Social Enterprise Management OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and SFGH San Fernando General Hospital Development SID Small Island Developing States OJTP On-the-Job Training Programme SIGI Social Institutions and Gender Index OPIC Older Persons Information Centre SMT Standard Means Test OPM (GCA) Office of the Prime Minister (Gender and Child SNT School Nutrition Programme Affairs) SPC Sector Portfolio Company PAG Public Assistance Grant STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Math- PAHO Pan American Health Organisation ematics PAM Programme For Adolescent Mothers STEP UP Social Transformation and Empowerment PAVI Persons Associated with Visual Impairment Programme – Uplifting People PDC Pacific Disaster Centre SWD Social Welfare Division PEC Piparo Empowerment Centre TAS Tobago Agricultural Society PETROTRIN Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago TATE Tobago Association of the Elderly PIES Public Information and Education Sensitization TCCD Tobago Coordinating Committee for the PMBVTC Prime Minister’s Best Village Trophy Competi- Differently-abled tion TCCTP Targeted Conditional Cash Transfer Programme
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TCUC Tobago College and University Consortium YDACs Youth Development and Apprenticeship THA Tobago House of Assembly Centres THEC Tobago Higher Education Council YTEPP Youth Training and Employment Partnership TITL Tobago Information Technology Limited Programme TPCMU Transformation Programme and Change Man- agement Unit TTPS Trinidad and Tobago Police Service TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Train- ing UAP Utilities Assistance Programme UDeCOTT Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited UK United Kingdom UN United Nations UNCERF United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund UNCRC United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child UNCRPD United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities UNEVOC UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNDP United Nations Development Programme UNFCCC UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change UNICEF United Nations Children Fund UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UoT University of Tobago US United States USA United States of America USAID United States Agency for International Devel- opment UTT University of Trinidad and Tobago UWI University of the West Indies VABs Values, Attitudes and Behaviours VAWG Violence Against Women and Girls WEO World Economic Outlook WE-TEC The Women’s Economic and Technological Empowerment Centre WHO World Health Organisation WOW World of Work WTPs Water Treatment Plants
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