UNDP Resident Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Ms. Limya Eltayeb, emphasized the importance of clearly articulating the Caribbean perspective, noting this was the first time the Ministerial Forum was being held in-person in the English-speaking Caribbean.
“Social protection and social justice are needed now more than ever to support vulnerable communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, where almost one third of people live in poverty. The high-risk, high-vulnerability communities and nations are those most exposed to the increasing uncertainties of today’s world. For the Caribbean, that includes more frequent and severe climate events, as well as heightened vulnerability to instability and disruptions in other parts of the globe. This Preparatory Meeting for Eastern Caribbean States has been instrumental to current discussions, will inform new policies, and is timely. We are grateful to the Government of Dominica for partnering with us to host this important event. It was a truly collaborative effort, and we anticipate a dynamic Ministerial Forum in Barbados in October.”
The Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean was held for the first time in 2007 with the aim of offering ministers and other decision makers a space to discuss experiences in public policies in the field of human and social development and respond to the new challenges of the region. The last Forum was held in 2023 in Santiago, Chile.
For more on the XVI Ministerial Forum for Development, visit: https://www.undp.org/latin-america/forodesarrollolac
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