Strengthening forecast-based early action in the CaribbeanBriefing papers | June 2020 | Mairi Dupar, Emily Wilkinson, Lena Weingartner, Blandine Arvis and Janot Mendler de SuarezA two-part proposal aimed at improving forecast-based early action in the Caribbean. Downloads
Covid-19: a lesson in leadership from the Caribbean Comment | 18 May 2020 | Emily WilkinsonThe coronavirus crisis has exposed divisions in the international community, but the Caribbean has led by example with a well-coordinated response. Read and comment
Regional bodies supporting national-level evidence-informed decision-making on vaccinesBriefing papers | February 2020 | Anne L. Buffardi, Rachel A. Archer and Samuel SharpA range of regional bodies support national decision-making processes related to immunisation and public health policy, this brief profiles five bodies. Downloads
Mobilising civil society support for tax reform needs donors to get politicalInsight | 5 July 2019 | Samuel SharpCivil societies can encourage countries to raise revenues by becoming more politically savvy. Read and comment
Exploring options for forecast-based early action in the Eastern CaribbeanProjects | April 2019 to November 2020This project scopes how to support Eastern Caribbean states to take early action by using contingency funds to reduce disaster losses from extreme weather. Find out more
Towards a more resilient Caribbean after the 2017 hurricanesWorking and discussion papers | March 2018 | Emily WilkinsonConference report of a roundtable held 30 January 2018 to deepen understanding of how ‘building back better’ and ‘resilient recovery’ can be implemented. Downloads
‘Building back better’: a resilient CaribbeanPublic event | 30 January 2018 17:00 - 19:00 GMTThis event discusses the policies and innovations needed to 'build back better' in the Caribbean post-hurricane Irma & Maria Find out more
'Building back better': a resilient Caribbean after the 2017 hurricanesBriefing papers | January 2018 | Emily Wilkinson, John Twigg and Roger FewHighlights how lessons from history and past recovery can inform decisions around 'building back better' after hurricanes Irma and Maria. Downloads
Don’t bend the aid rules: work with others to reform the aid systemComment | 25 October 2017 | Catherine BlampiedThe need for ad-hoc exemptions exposes the inadequacy of a framework that relies on national income per capita as an indication of need. Read and comment
Managing multi-hazard disaster risk in St Vincent and the GrenadinesInfographic | March 2017Policy and practice options for managing destructive disaster events, such as volcanic eruptions and flash-floods, in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Find out more
