By: Ventisha Conolly
The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Heritage through an open procurement process has awarded the successful company, Leve Global, the contracts to aid in the development of the National Youth Policy and National Sports Policy for the Cayman Islands. Leve Global is a consultancy firm based in Trinidad and Tobago that has significant experience and expertise in national policy development. Both National Policies are being reviewed and updated in order to ensure that the Ministry’s strategies are relevant and in alignment with the evolving needs of our community. These national policies will provide a framework for the development of youth and sports programming and policies for the Cayman Islands for the next five to 10 years. They will also help foster success and growth as well as address any current challenges faced in these subject areas.
Recognizing the importance of inclusive decision-making, Minister for Youth, Sports and Heritage, Hon. Isaac Rankine stated that “These policies will provide a strategic outline and the holistic development of youth and sports matters in our community. We are looking forward to engaging members of our community and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure these policies reflect the diverse needs of our people.”
Chief Officer, Teresa Echenique shared her enthusiasm for working with Leve Global, “We are delighted to have Leve Global come on board to assist with the development of our National Youth Policy and National Sports Policy. Leve Global has over 30 years of experience in developing national policies for various jurisdictions and the Ministry is looking forward to them helping us develop modern and robust policies.”
Dr. Auliana Poon, head of Leve Global, affirmed, “We are not here with pre-packaged blueprints. We are here to listen to every stakeholder possible in these policies. Whether they are young people, competitive or non-competitive sportsmen, coaches, youth leaders, parents, leaders, supporters and most importantly, Caymanians who dream of a better tomorrow for the Cayman Islands. Their voices will be the bricks and mortar of these policies.”
The completion of the National Youth Policy and National Sports Policy will integrate the Government’s Broad Outcomes and also meets the Ministry’s priorities of Enhancement and Empowerment of Youth, Talent Identification and Development and Awareness and Preservation of Culture and Heritage.
Over the next few months, Leve Global, on behalf of the Ministry, will be facilitating a series of stakeholder and public consultation meetings. The knowledge, experience and insights gained from these meetings will play a key role in the development of these policies. All are encouraged to openly participate in the consultation process so that the policies can effectively shape a future that reflects the collective vision and priorities of our youth and sports community.
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