UN presents Building Resilience Roadmap and Reviews Support to Antigua and Barbuda in 2024

On February 24, 2025, the United Nations presented the Building Resilience Roadmap to the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda in the presence of over 40 Government, and Civil Society stakeholders. The Building Resilience Roadmap was developed to enhance resilience in Antigua and Barbuda by addressing the critical challenges posed by the triple threat. The roadmap prioritizes action in key areas including food systems; energy access and affordability; digital connectivity; and jobs and social protection. ​This is necessary to building a robust and resilient economy for Antigua and Barbuda. ​

In his remarks, Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Mr. Simon Springett stated that, “the challenges we face today are multidimensional, and as such, the solutions must be equally multifaceted. Antigua and Barbuda has taken a bold and forward-thinking step to confront these challenges head-on, recognizing that building economic resilience is paramount.”

Prime Minister Browne, in his feedback to the Building Resilience Roadmap mentioned that “Antigua and Barbuda’s current efforts towards resilience building are well aligned with the recommendations articulated and so we look forward to receiving an efficacious action plan that will consider and build on all the actions being undertaken for a more extensive value offer.”

Immediately following the presentation of the roadmap, officials of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, UN representatives and beneficiaries met to review the support delivered by the United Nations to Antigua and Barbuda in 2024, evaluating progress made under the country’s Country Implementation Plan (CIP), within the context of the UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MSDCF).

CIP reviews are conducted annually to report on the key implementation results delivered by the UN Agencies, Funds, and Programs. These reviews provide the United Nations Development System with an opportunity to report to our national stakeholders the implementation results and programs delivered in the CIP cycle. It is also a chance to showcase the UN’s work in the country and maintain high levels of transparency and accountability in supporting national development priorities. Moreover, this forum allows the government to offer valuable feedback on service delivery, partnerships, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration.
 

In his remarks, Permanent Secretary and MSDCF Focal Point, His Excellency Clarence Pilgrim, mentioned the importance of the CIP reviews, 

“the reviews offer a unique opportunity to take stock of our progress, identify gaps, and enhance the coherence of our efforts in economic resilience, social well-being, environmental sustainability, and governance.”