44
Service
through a variety of interventions is noteworthy among them. Among such interventions
will be:
•
the use of covert cameras installed on the uniforms of on-duty officers for capturing
their interaction with the public, towards instilling public trust and confidence
•
the conduct of a National Survey on the Anatomy of Fear by UWI in its efforts to
combat the fear of crime through evidenced-based decision-making
•
the staging of various events geared towards building positive relationships with
youths through the establishment of Police Youth Clubs
•
the continued use of Community Caravans as an opportunity for making and
maintaining contact with the public
Social Development
169.
The Government, will continue with its mandate of coordinating the implementation of
the social and human development programmes. Over the period 2014-2016, the Social Sector
will focus on the key areas of Poverty Reduction, Social Integration and Improvement in the
Social Service Delivery System.
Poverty Reduction
170.
The National Commission for Self Help (NCSH) will continue the implementation of
infrastructure projects throughout the country during the period of 2014-2016. An estimated
amount of $150 million is expected to be utilised over the three (3) year period in this regard.
The Commission will continue to provide funding through its administration of the following
three (3) major grants:
•
Minor Repairs and Reconstruction Grant (MRRG)
•
Emergency Repair/Reconstruction Assistance Grant (ERRAG)
•
Low Cost Housing Grant (LCHG)
171.
The NCSH will also undertake infrastructure projects including road, bridges, retaining
walls and drainage. These projects seek to eliminate hardships in both rural communities and
urban settlements, giving residents better access to their homes, stimulating cottage industries
and promoting sustainable development.
172.
Over the medium term, the Government will continue with the implementation of
initiatives geared towards reducing the number of persons living below the Poverty Line by two
percent (2%) per annum. The following initiatives estimated to cost $20 million will be the
major focus of the Government for the fiscal years 2014-2016:
•
development of a National Poverty Reduction Strategy to guide the formulation and
implementation of poverty reduction programmes in Trinidad and Tobago
•
conduct of the Survey of Living Conditions which measures the incidence of
poverty in the country
