MPTF COVID-19 Call 1: Supporting Solomon Islands marketplaces to respond to twin crises of COVID 19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold

Solomon Islands faces the daunting and unprecedented task of responding to twin emergencies – COVID 19 and TC Harold -- which are simultaneously impacting market vendors' livelihoods, farmers, supply chains and operations. The operation of clean and safe markets has never been more important. This proposal will support safeguarding of Pacific marketplaces, vendors' livelihoods and help restore necessary market supply chain operations – enabling food security for Solomon Islands. This project will support vendors, farmers, SMEs and markets through the provision of WASH, agricultural support and integration of ICT tools to adapt their businesses. Additionally, the project will assess the employment impacts of Covid-19 at the country-level to support governments and businesses make evidence-based decisions in relation to design of business and employment policies.

Project symbol

SLB/20/50/UND

Admin unit

CO-Suva

Start date

01/07/2020

End date

28/02/2021

Total allocation

49149

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

46074

Development Partners

Multi Partner Trust Fund Office, UNDP

Country/Countries

Solomon Islands

Outcomes

Outcome A: Authoritative knowledge and high impact partnerships for promoting decent work