Report on the socio-economic baseline in Sugar Related Areas (SRAs) in Trinidad
Sector:
Environment and water resources
Area:
latinam
Country:
Trinidad & Tobago
Period:
2009-2010
Client:
EC-EuropeAid
Amount:
€ 119.120
The European Commission required an assessment report on the quality of the data collection system employed by the Central Statistical Office for monitoring - through statistical indicators - the progress in implementation of one of the strategic objectives of the National Sugar Adaptation Strategy for Trinidad and Tobago (T&T NAS). The reform of the sugar sector is proving to have significant impact on socio-economic conditions in specific areas of the country. Therefore, the availability of reliable and comprehensive datasets is essential for both stakeholders and decision makers. The report formulate a socio-economic baseline conditions study in the areas affected by the NAS, help improving the existing data collection and treatment system by the relevant government agencies in this field and formulate appropriate recommendations to achieve this result.