COVID-19 Socio-Economic Recovery Plan (SERP) 2020 - 2021

Support being provided, targets the needs and rights of the most vulnerable populations, those at risk of being left behind or further marginalized. The five pillars identified are:

Pillar 1: Health First: Protecting health services and systems during the crisis;

Pillar 2: Protect People: Social protection and basic services;

Pillar 3: Economic Response and Recovery: Protecting jobs, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the informal sector workers;

Pillar 4: Macro-Economic Response and Multilateral Collaboration;

Pillar 5: Social Cohesion and Community Resilience.

The present plan includes contributions from 11 UN agencies, funds, and programs, specifically being ILO, IOM, OHCHR, PAHO/WHO, UNODC, UNDP, UNEP, UNFPA, UNODC, UNHCR and UNICEF. They will support with strategic actions and initiatives for implementation over the next 12-18 months. The initial programme portfolio includes initiatives costed at approximately US $10.9 million, however available funds initially mobilized amounted to USD $5.42 million with ongoing efforts by UN agencies, funds and programmes to mobilize additional financing to support Belize’s recovery and response efforts.