Tracking delivery on manifesto promises

Establish a monitoring mechanism and an online information management system to ensure the continuation of trade of goods and services in a fair and high-quality manner, protection of consumer rights and transparency in trade-related information.

Why this status: Under way. The Consumer Affairs Authority has procured the design, development, implementation and maintenance of a Consumer Affairs Information System with an all-island rollout and online services for traders. That directly addresses the promised online information-management and monitoring infrastructure, but the currently published consumer process still relies on written, emailed, faxed or mailed complaints rather than demonstrating a fully operational public system.

Establish a fund to implement an insurance coverage system that ensures protection for all senior citizens.

Why this status: The government’s official national policy repeats this commitment as a disability or elderly-care key activity. That establishes a formal implementation direction, but no nationwide completion evidence is shown, so the promise remains in the works.

Implement a social protection scheme for those employed in the private and informal sectors, including farmers and fishermen.

Why this status: The government’s official national policy repeats this commitment as a disability or elderly-care key activity. That establishes a formal implementation direction, but no nationwide completion evidence is shown, so the promise remains in the works.

Provide financial assistance through field officers for obtaining nutritious food for families with urgent needs and malnourished children.

Why this status: The national policy commits to financial assistance through field officers for nutritious food for families with urgent needs and malnourished children.

Provide financial assistance for women-headed families, single parent families, and women affected by Gender-based/intimate partner violence based on needs and income levels.

Why this status: The national policy commits to needs- and income-based financial assistance for women-headed families, single-parent families and women affected by gender-based/intimate-partner violence.