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St. Kitts and Nevis lays groundwork for transition to 100% renewable energy

A renewable energy transition roadmap is being developed by the GTI Foundation with support from the European Union's Global Gateway Investment Agenda and…

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Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre Launches Planning Phase for Largest Aquaponics Facility in Saint Lucia

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CARICOM, United Nations and UNDP unite Behind Landmark Framework to Treat Crime and Violence as a Public Health Emergency

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the United Nations (UN), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) formally launched two landmark regional documents…

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India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Visits UNDP Supported Initiatives in Kalinago Territory during High Level Mission to Dominica

The visit highlighted India-UN partnership and South South cooperation supporting Indigenous resilience, livelihoods and climate action.

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Antigua and Barbuda Launches National Initiative to Boost Disaster Preparedness with Early Warnings for All

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has officially launched a comprehensive five-year…

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Our Mission

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in nearly 170 countries and territories, including Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality and exclusion. Through its Multi‑Country Office in Barbados, UNDP supports ten countries and territories across the Eastern Caribbean, working with partners to advance inclusive and sustainable development.

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A resource for governments and regional institutions

CARICOM-UNDP Diagnostic Document: A Regional Approach to Addressing Crime, Violence, Resilience and Human Security in the Caribbean

The CARICOM–UNDP Diagnostic Document: A Regional Approach to Addressing Crime, Violence, Resilience, and Human Security in the Caribbean provides a regional analysis of the interconnected drivers, trends, and impacts shaping crime, violence, institutional trust, and human security across the Caribbean. It is accompanied by the CARICOM-UN Framework for Action.

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Democracies Under Pressure: Reimagining the Future of Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean 2026

UNDP's 2026 Democracy and Development Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the democratic situation  in Latin America and the Caribbean and proposes a roadmap to move from reactive responses to building resilient state capacities: capable of anticipating risks, adapt, and deliver consistent results.

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The Jewel of the Kalinago: The Adventures of Nago and Miri

Designed for young children and students, these comics and activity books were produced under the Strengthening Sustainable Livelihoods Project (SSLR), implemented in the Kalinago Territory by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Kalinago Council and the Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of the Environment, Rural Modernization and Kalinago Upliftment.

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Innovation at the Intersections - 2025 Annual Report: UNDP Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean

The UNDP Accelerator Lab for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean spearheaded a dynamic portfolio of innovative initiatives aimed at fostering resilience, sustainability, and digital transformation across the region. This report highlights key activities in the final year and a summary of achievements from 2019 - 2025.

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CariSECURE 2.0 Report on Regional Media Coverage of Youth Involvement in Crime and Trafficking in Persons

This report, delivered by the Media Institute of the Caribbean, assesses media coverage of youth involvement in crime in Barbados, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the coverage of trafficking in persons in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, St. Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago.

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National LGBTI Survey: Barbados

The National LGBTI Survey sought to ascertain the lived realities of LGBTQI+ people in Barbados. Specifically, the study aimed to (1) produce knowledge and assess personal costs related to LGBTQI+ people’s experiences of social exclusion, stigma and discrimination; and (2) make useful recommendations that may inform the development and implementation of inclusive public policies.

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Our Impact

$3.2M

committed for heavy equipment for sargassum management in 5 countries in 2025.

$111K

in equipment to improve efficiencies for courts and police in Barbados and Dominica in 2025.

$12.5M

approved in 2025 to support disaster risk reduction in Antigua & Barbuda through the Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) project.

10

Countries

supported to advance people‑centred development solutions shaped by shared challenges and local priorities across the Eastern Caribbean.

900

Thousand

people benefiting from UNDP‑supported programmes, policies, and partnerships for sustainable development across island communities

26+

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turning ideas into action across resilience, livelihoods, climate action, governance, and innovation

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