Updated COVID-19 Information
The EUCLID Oversight Council confirms that COVID-19 is not affecting EUCLID operations and that the ongoing closure of ‘on-campus’ institutions confirms the relevancy of its education model in which EUCLID is the only global intergovernmental leader. In this update, EUCLID also provides an important 2020/2021 outlook on this crisis. The faculty group of experts at […]
EUCLID unanimously approves as ACS Social Actor
EUCLID is pleased to announce that it has been approved by the Ministerial Council of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) to obtain the official status of “Social Actor.” The ACS Member States are Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, […]
EUCLID announces Winston Dookeran as new Secretary-General
Winston Dookeran was appointed by the Oversight Council as EUCLID’s second Secretary-General, effective July 1, 2020. A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Finance, and Central Bank Governor, Mr Dookeran brings a wealth of international experience to the institution. Winston Dookeran, an LSE (London School of Economics) graduate, will continue to serve as Professor […]
Special EUCLID graduation in Washington DC
In January 2020, H.E. Ambassador Martial Ndoubou had the kindness to receive in his Washington DC embassy graduating student P. Tchouke (who is also on the EUCLID staff), and to present his official EUCLID degree certificate. EUCLID maintains an important liaison office in Washington DC (Georgetown), a few miles away from the major embassies. Mr […]
EUCLID announces Secretary-General vacancy and transition
The EUCLID Oversight Council, in accordance with the Statutes, has declared the office of Secretary-General vacant at the end of Mr. Syed Zahid Ali’s second term, on 16 April 2020. Candidates have been announced in a communication to the Participating States. They are: Winston Dookeran (Trinidad and Tobago), currently serving as Under-Secretary-General Dr Ludovic Chan-Tung […]
EUCLID’s Service Arm delivers rice bags in The Gambia
EUCLID was able to express its support to the people of The Gambia by purchasing and delivering bags of rice during this difficult time. The EUCLID Gambia HQ team, notably Director Loum, is to be commended for this timely initiative. The Gambia is, like many countries, experiencing severe economic consequences from the COVID-19 outbreak, including […]
THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATION OF THE 2020 LOCUST INVASION IN EAST AFRICA
By Annette Onyango Introduction According to the United Nations, the Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria) invasion has become, in the horn of Africa, extremely alarming, with farmers across East Africa facing food shortages as the locusts consume both crops in the fields and in storage.[1] The countries most affected include Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, with Kenya […]
COVID-19 and Mediation: Using Mediation and Collaboration to manage the issues – A reflection
The COVID-19 Pandemic – Using Mediation and Collaboration to manage the issues By Charalee Graydon (EUCLID) We know the rules, stay home! Practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds. Articles write about vaccines being developed but it is noted it may take months to have them ready for […]
Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Caribbean
Note on the Covid19 Pandemic and the Caribbean By Winston Dookeran, EUCLID Under-Secretary-General, Former Minister of Finance, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs March 30th 2020 In 2005, the Presidents of China and the US prepared and signed a Pandemic Response Protocol, later to be subscribed by 88 countries. It enumerated 10 Core Principles. At the […]
EUCLID invited to ACS Ministerial Meeting
The EUCLID Secretary-General has received a formal invitation to attend the 25th ACS Ministerial Council and 4th ACS International Cooperation Conference in Barbados. EUCLID will discuss regional programs and its possible role as Social Actor within ACS (Association of Caribbean States).