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•
monitoring of the implementation of the Targeted Conditional Cash Transfer
Programme (TCCTP) – the food support programme to assist poor and needy
families
•
expansion of the Community-based Tele-centres Project which is designed to
empower people by providing access to information and computer-based skills
•
Support for the Reform of Social Safety Net Programme which would seek to
expand programme coverage to the poor
•
strengthen existing administrative systems, and
•
eliminate duplication in processes
Social Integration
173.
A range of initiatives to facilitate social integration and inclusion of all its citizens, will
continue to be rolled out over the three (3) year period. In this regard, provision of financial
assistance to NGOs will continue and will be aimed at enhancing facilities that serve the
differently-abled citizens and the senior citizens of the nation in adapting to society. The
following initiatives estimated to cost $83.5 million will be the focus for fiscal 2014-2016:
•
reconstruction of the Administration Building at the School for the Blind in Santa
Cruz
•
refurbishment of the existing facility of DRETCHI at Wrightson Road, estimated
to cost $16.3 million
•
outfitting of the National Development Centre for Persons with Disabilities at
Carlsen Field, Chaguanas with specially furniture and equipment and
implementation of its programme
•
establishment of an Adult Day Care Services Programme
•
continuation of the provision of services by the Toco Home for Senior Citizens
Improvement in the Social Service Delivery System
174.
Over the period 2014-2016, Government will continue its efforts to reach poor and
vulnerable persons through strategies targeting potential clients with limited or no access to
conventional services. Access to high quality services that are timely and people-focused is
critical to the well-being of all citizens. Through the ‘Direct Impact’ and ‘Direct Effect’
Outreach Programmes, services and programmes offered by the Ministry of the People and
Social Development (MPSD) are brought closer to the people. These include the Targeted
Conditional Cash Transfer Programme (TCCTP), Poverty Reduction Programme and Social
Welfare Services. The following initiatives, estimated to cost $134 million, will be a major
focus over the three (3) year period:
•
computerisation of the Social Welfare Division
•
establishment of an Integrated Social Enterprise Management System/ E Pass
•
establishment of Data Centre and Storage Area Network
