CALIFORNIA, USA – Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, has announced that it had entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Under the agreement, Esri technology will help CARICOM develop a foundational geospatial information platform so it can better understand and solve societal problems related to the region’s economy, sustainability and quality of life, as well as manage and respond to disasters.
“CARICOM recognises the significant impact of the support by Esri given the need to make operational the Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics (RSDS) that was endorsed by the conference of heads of government of CARICOM July,” said Dr Philomen Harrison, director, Regional Statistics, CARICOM Secretariat. “The overarching theme of the RSDS is to build resilience in CARICOM, which requires the strengthening of statistical systems to enable the production of geographic-based data that can ensure that development reaches all CARICOM peoples. CARICOM is highly appreciative of this support that is being provided and ensures Esri of its commitment to achieving results.”
The Caribbean region is particularly susceptible to natural disasters, and many of the member states of CARICOM were severely impacted by hurricanes in the last two years. Some member states suffered significant socioeconomic impacts and faced challenges related to understanding where services need to be established to aid citizens.
