COMPONENT 3: INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
Project Overview
Institutional Review Comprehensive gap analysis of airport institutional and operational management to identify improvement areas Capacity Building Training in air traffic control, airport management, disaster resilience, climate change response, and health crisis management Gender Inclusion Promoting female professionals through gap analysis, recruitment plans, and specialized training for air traffic controllers and management COVID-19 Recovery Developing medium-term recovery strategy with health protocols and social distancing measures
Project Objective
This component aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of the GoSL in managing, developing, operating, and overseeing their airports and air transport operations through a combination of regional and Saint Lucia’s specific technical assistance activities. While the main beneficiaries will be SLASPA, most of these activities will be closely coordinated with the Division of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Economy and ECCAA, as they would be beneficiaries of the component as well. All capacity building, knowledge sharing and technical assistance activities will be designed in the context of COVID-19, taking into consideration health requirements (such as social distancing and health screening) in line with national and international agencies’ protocols. Capacity building on air traffic control and airport management will be implemented in coordination with other CATCOP countries. The regional training program will be prepared by all the CATCOP countries and the training sessions will be conducted at the same location to enhance a synergy of the regional approach.
Project Scope and Beneficiaries
This project is designed to create meaningful impact for various stakeholders and communities. Below are the key beneficiaries who will directly benefit from the project outcomes.
A review and gap analysis of institutional and operational management of the airports in Saint Lucia
Capacity building in the areas of air traffic control and airport management, including natural disaster and climate change resilience, response to health crisis, and air traffic safety and security oversight
Promotion of female professionals’ opportunities, including a gap analysis, recruitment action plan, and training specialized for potential female professionals on airport operation and management such as air traffic control, as well as professional development for existing female staff
Preparation of a medium-term recovery strategy from the COVID-19 crisis
Assessment on use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones)