Preparing for the Hurricane Season in Light of the Impact of COVID-19 on our Caribbean Economy

Preparing for the Hurricane Season in Light of the Impact of COVID-19 on our Caribbean Economy 

Context:

Up to 80% of all investment in any given country is coming from the private sector. It is therefore critical that the private sector engages to make this investment risk informed. The private sector is a critical participant in the creation of risk-resilient societies. By combining the intellectual (know-how) and capital assets of the private sector with the public sector and other stakeholders solutions will be developed and implemented to achieve the targets of the Sendai Framework by 2030.

Objectives: 
- To explore a multi-hazard approach to risk management.
- To explore the impact of COVID-19 on preparation for the hurricane season.
- To share best practices among the Private Sector in preparing for the hurricane season.
-To propose recommendations for optimal preparation for the upcoming hurricane season in light of COVID-19.
 

Panelists:

• Raúl Salazar - Chief of UNDRR OFFice for the Americas and the Caribbean
• Kim Jones - Manager of Business Continuity Management - Sagicor Life Inc. Southern Caribbean
• Nikima Royer-Jno Baptise - CEO, Digicel Dominica & Chairman Digicel BCM

Moderator:

Lizra Fabien - Chairperson, CARICHAM & Executive Director, Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce