The Caribbean faces a number of social development challenges brought about by the intensification of poverty, escalating food prices and concomitant problems such as rising health problems, crime, violence and social dislocation. In addition, the escalating HIV/AIDS pandemic is a prominent health challenge in the Caribbean and is compounded by poverty and its many repercussions. ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean assists Governments and institutions in promoting Caribbean social development and the achievement of internationally agreed development goals (IADGs). This work focuses on the implementation of plans and programmes of action arising out of international conferences such as the World Summit for Social Development (WSSD); the International Conference for Population and Development (ICPD); and the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing Conference). Our Office works in three focus areas. -
Sustainable Social Development: Supporting the formulation and programming of evidenced-based social policy. This work focuses on: the analysis of social policy and demographic dynamics in the Caribbean; poverty reduction; reducing the social impact of natural disasters; and providing appropriate development indicators. [Click here to see the resources our Office provides on Sustainable Social Development, including meetings, documents, publications and advisory services.] -
Gender: Supporting gender equity and equality. The aim of the gender programme is to assist Governments in the realization of global and regional commitments for the advancement of women and the promotion of gender equality, such as the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPFA), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the Quito Consensus. [Click here to see the resources our Office provides on Gender, including meetings, documents, publications and advisory services.] -
Population: Our Office conducts studies and analyses on population and development, ageing, migration and the condition of vulnerable groups. [Click here to see the resources our Office provides on Population, including meetings, documents, publications and advisory services.] Services Our Office's mandate in this area is to help Caribbean States address the many social development challenges they face by: providing advisory services, training and support for the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of public policies; convening expert group meetings, training workshops and intergovernmental consultations; and providing technical assistance at the country level, as requested. Social Development Contacts Name | Functional Title | E-Mail Address | For general information and queries on Social Development, please contact: socdu-pos eclac.org | | Social Affairs Officer and Coordinator | | Candice Gonzales | Research Assistant | | |
