A hybrid mission beneath the Organisation of Japanese Caribbean States (OECS) Knowledge for Determination Making (DDM) Challenge commenced right this moment in Saint Lucia, bringing collectively key stakeholders to judge and improve nationwide knowledge techniques. For this engagement, the World Financial institution delegation will collaborate with the OECS and the Authorities of Saint Lucia, from December 9 to 12, to evaluate challenge progress, assessment efficiency, and finalise the annual work plan for upcoming initiatives.
World Financial institution Senior Economist and Mission Group Chief Ann Luisa Paffhausen said,
“The OECS Knowledge for Determination Making Challenge is a cornerstone of our dedication to empowering the international locations of the Caribbean with the instruments and techniques they should make knowledgeable, evidence-based choices. This mission isn’t just about evaluating progress however about strengthening our partnerships, refining methods, and guaranteeing that the info turns into a transformative drive for sustainable improvement. The World Financial institution is proud to assist these efforts, which can have long-lasting advantages for the individuals of the OECS.”
Representatives from the Authorities of Saint Lucia will embrace senior policymakers and technical officers, who will be a part of consultants from the World Financial institution’s Knowledge and Axics groups to host high-level discussions on staffing, covenants, monitoring frameworks, and the crucial function of beneficiary satisfaction surveys.
Deputy Everlasting Secretary Barbara Ann Francis-Augustin from the Division of Financial Growth in Saint Lucia said,
“This mission underscores our dedication to utilizing knowledge as a strategic software for nationwide improvement. By collaborating with the OECS and the World Financial institution, we’re taking vital steps to strengthen our decision-making processes and align our actions with the wants of our individuals. This partnership ensures that Saint Lucia continues to construct a powerful basis in evidence-based insurance policies and sustainable progress.”
Technical periods will tackle the Agricultural Census and the Survey of Residing Situations Family Price range Survey methodology, monetary administration processes, and updates to procurement methods. These collaborative actions will tackle challenges, refine methodologies, and solidify motion plans for the upcoming yr. The outcomes of this mission might be pivotal in strengthening Saint Lucia’s capability to make use of knowledge as a driving drive for decision-making, in the end benefiting its residents and aligning with sustainable improvement targets.
The DDM Challenge was launched in 2022 and might be applied over a five-year interval. The challenge seeks to supply high quality knowledge to tell coverage choices. The Regional Knowledge Governance Council (RDGC), a element of the World Financial institution-funded challenge, will play a significant function in guaranteeing that the OECS and its member states have entry to high-quality, well timed, and dependable knowledge.
