▶Advancing social justice, promoting decent work - COVID-19 Country policy responses

January 2021 National Covid-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee formed to advise the Prime Ministry and the Ministry of Health on the development of the strategy, policies and activities related to the National Covid-19 Vaccination Plan. [...] Another loan of US 30 million was approved to support the short-term financial sustainability of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) in Barbados to maintain employment in the face of the COVID-19 crisis and its effect on the productive sector. [...] The adjustments, which were first announced in October after the Government and the IMF reached a staff level agreement, are a recognition of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the island’s economy. [...] The government has raised funds to purchase 8,500 tablet devices for distribution to students to keep track of the the recent digitization of the education system and requirements for distance learning. [...] Joint action of employers and workers The Government of Barbados and the leadership of the National Union of Public Workers agreed on guidance and needed measures for the reopening of public services.