Local and regional officials delivered presentations this morning, during the official launch of the Community Profiles and Livelihood Baseline Assessments.
The project is part of a wider effort by the Government to adopt a scientific approach to enhancing Disaster Resilience.
Among those addressing the forum was Senior Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Social Development La Fleur Quammie-Harry, who spoke on behalf of Minister of social Development Dr. Orando Brewster.
Mrs. Quammie-Harry noted that the launch was being held as St. Vincent and the Grenadines faces a range of challenges.
Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Nerissa Gittens-Macmillan spoke on behalf of Agriculture Minster Saboto Caesar.
Mrs. Gittens-Macmillan said the Ministry of Agriculture has adopted a multi-pronged approach to facilitate the recovery of the agricultural sector, in the wake of the explosive volcanic eruption.
