This infographic provides an overview of the Caribbean's progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on eight small island developing states (SIDS), including Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. It highlights the steps being taken to enhance planning systems for sustainable development through integrated, evidence-based decision-making and coordinated national strategies.
Key recommendations for policymakers include strengthening institutional capacity, promoting vertical and horizontal integration, enhancing research and innovation, and fostering regional cooperation. Caribbean countries are actively pursuing these actions, with many having established national frameworks aligned with the 2030 Agenda.
Despite the progress, the infographic emphasizes the need for further investment in monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure effective, evidence-based development planning. It concludes by encouraging partnerships and collaboration to accelerate the region's sustainable development efforts. More detailed information can be accessed via a provided link.
