The Pandemic Fund

Alice Riedel is a consultant at the Pandemic Fund, responsible for leading the Secretariat’s 3rd Call for Proposals and supporting program and performance management efforts.  

For most of us, the Caribbean Islands conjure up images of stunning sandy beaches, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and warm, welcoming weather that attract millions of tourists each year.  Tourism is the lifeblood of the regional economy. Yet, those very same ships and planes that bring waves of tourists to the islands also pose significant risks of infectious disease outbreaks.