CARICOM at UNGA 80 - ASG Solomon Outlines Regional Priorities

Key Insights

  • 80th UN General Assembly Milestone: Marks eight decades of multilateralism, a principle currently challenged by global conflicts and geopolitical shifts, yet presenting opportunities for CARICOM to maintain a strong international profile.
  • Complex Global Environment:
    • Ongoing conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and the crisis in th

No Student Left Behind: CARICOM Initiatives to Propel Education Reform Part 2

Transformation is coming! The Regional Symposium and Policy Dialogue on Transforming Education, taking place in the Cayman Islands from 2-4 October 2024, will refocus the discussion on education transformation to include a “whole of society” approach. In part two (2) of “No Student Left Behind: CARICOM Initiatives to Propel Education Reform”, Davion Leslie, the CARICOM Secretariat's Programme Manager for Human Resource Development and Education, highlights CARICOM's integral role in moving the transformation process forward through advocacy, policy advancement and strategic partnerships

ASG Colin Granderson speaks on CARICOM's work at the UN General Assembly, New York, Sept 2018

Highlights & Key Insights

  • The UNGA is a vital arena for small states like CARICOM to amplify their collective voice on global issues.
  • CARICOM’s focus on non-communicable diseases has led to significant international recognition and resource mobilization.
  • Climate change and disaster management remain top priorities due to their increasing impact on the Caribbean region.