USAID Policy and Regulatory Reform
for Resilience Activity (PROSE)

Advancing Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) and Climate Resilience
Across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean (ESC) Region​

PROSE Factsheet​
HelpDesk Overview

What Is PROSE?

The Policy and Regulatory Reform for Resilience (PROSE) Activity, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development Eastern and Southern Caribbean Mission (USAID/ESC), promotes the advancement of Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) and climate resilience across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean region, including: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.

The PROSE Activity supports the advancement of the CDM blueprint across ESC states, particularly in relation to the adoption of disaster management and climate adaptation policy and legislation, and associated regulations and plans. Additionally, PROSE interventions seek to improve implementation of risk reduction and climate resilience measures across critical economic sectors and strengthen civic participation in the development and enhancement of CDM policy, regulations, and plans. The implementing partner for the PROSE activity is The Cadmus Group, which is working in partnership with The University of the West Indies (UWI), and Adapt Consulting, and collaborating closely with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and other ESC stakeholders.

Who We Support

The Policy and Regulatory Reform for Resilience (PROSE) Activity is a program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development Eastern and Southern Caribbean Mission (USAID/ESC) that supports 11 countries in the region, including:

Antigua and Barbuda
The Bahamas
Barbados
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana

Saint Lucia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago

Each of these countries faces unique challenges when it comes to disaster management and climate adaptation, and the PROSE Activity is designed to provide tailored support that meets their specific needs. By working closely with government agencies, civil society organizations, private sector entities, and other stakeholders in these countries, the PROSE Activity is helping to build capacity and promote sustainable economic growth and development that is resilient to the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.

Through its collaborative approach and dedication to supporting these countries, the PROSE Activity is making a significant impact in promoting a more sustainable and resilient future for the Eastern and Southern Caribbean region.

Contact Information

Marianela Guzman
marianela.guzman@cadmusgroup.com
Chief of Party
USAID PROSE

Nikki Hassell
nhassell@usaid.gov
Project Management Specialist (Resilience)
USAID/Eastern and Southern Caribbean

For enquiries about the PROSE Activity or requests for technical assistance, please contact
the PROSE Team at PROSEHelpdesk@cadmusgroup.com