Barbados PM Signs New UN Framework
GIS – Barbados has signed the new United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, which will cover the period 2022-2026.
2021-12-20 20:32:19 - VI News Staff
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and United Nations Resident Coordinator, Didier Trebucq, signed the document on Friday, during a brief hybrid ceremony at Ilaro Court.
And, PM Mottley underscored the importance of the Framework, saying that having a common agenda was absolutely critical to saving the world and putting it on the right path.
The Prime Minister continued: “We are here, not to be bureaucratic, not to be esoteric, … but in fact, to go to the heart of what we are facing as developing nations and small island developing states and put in place the mechanisms.
“We recognise that one of the deficiencies of small island developing states is the absence of capacity, …because it is the same people who are fighting the battles on all of these fronts…who have to craft the policies with respect to dealing and fighting inequity.”
Mottley said the globe was in the midst of battles that went to the heart of the existence of human beings and the planet. In giving examples, she highlighted the threat of antimicrobial resistance, and the significant negative effect it could have on people.
She expressed concern that the world was prepared to fight unnecessary specious battles or wars, while the simple battle for life, equity and fairness was being put at risk.
“I hope, therefore, that the actions of our Governments will send the message that there are more and more of us who want to see the common agenda implemented,” she stressed.