Caribbean Ministers Discuss Climate Change, Social Inequalities Ahead of Ministerial Forum

Dr. Cassandra Williams

Eastern Caribbean Preparatory Meeting Conference

The Eastern Caribbean preparatory meeting conference is being held in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in preparation for Barbados hosting the 16th Ministerial Development Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean in October.

Objective of the Meeting

“The objective of today’s meeting is to provide leaders of social development, environment and finance and senior technocrats with an opportunity and open space to exchange ideas and strategies and engage in candid discussions before the 16th Ministerial Development Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Dr. Cassandra Williams, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services.

Thematic Sessions

The event today will have four thematic sessions covering digitalization, climate vulnerability and social safety nets, resilience adaptability, and social protection policies and financing.

Conclusion

Dr. Williams expressed confidence that positive outcomes can be achieved following the meeting here. She said the Caribbean hopes to maximize the benefit of the event here as it prepares for the forum in Barbados.

FAQs

Q: What is the objective of the meeting?
A: The objective of the meeting is to provide leaders of social development, environment and finance and senior technocrats with an opportunity and open space to exchange ideas and strategies and engage in candid discussions before the 16th Ministerial Development Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Q: What are the thematic sessions covering?
A: The event today will have four thematic sessions covering digitalization, climate vulnerability and social safety nets, resilience adaptability, and social protection policies and financing.

Q: What is the significance of the Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean?
A: The Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean was held for the first time in 2007 to provide ministers and other decision-makers with a space to discuss experiences in public policies in human and social development and identify responses to the region’s new challenges.