2023 UN Common Country Analysis | Barbados and Eastern Caribbean [Unedited]

This (unedited) document is an update to a 2020 analysis by the UN on the Eastern Caribbean. It examines progress made towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but highlights setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, global crises, and climate change. The analysis finds rising poverty, inequality, and crime, alongside challenges with social protection and data collection. It emphasizes the need for improved policy frameworks and international support to address these issues. Upcoming global conferences are seen as opportunities to shape future interventions and partnerships for achieving the SDGs in the region.