In a recent study entitled “insult to injury” conducted by the Caribbean Policy Research Institute, CAPRI, a number of recommendations were outlined for Governments to alleviate the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable Caribbean people.
Despite the attempts of Caribbean Governments responding to the health crisis, the study shows that the most vulnerable have not been adequately reached and women have been affected more than men.
The study conducted last year during August 15 to September 4, spanning across 442 households, focused on the impact of the pandemic on vulnerable groups in four Caribbean countries, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
The evidence of the study suggests that the pandemic has further widened inequalities and access to social goods across the Caribbean.
Thirteen key policy recommendations to address the needs of the vulnerable communities were outlined.
Among them the establishment of public access wifi zones and promoting and incentivising the inclusion of informal workers.
