MSI+5

BARBADOS NATIONAL ASSESSMENT REPORT 2010

The Governments of Small Island Developing States recognize that the primary responsibility for the implementation of the MSI lies with themselves and their national and local stakeholders. Barbados’ progress has to be characterized as fair given the prevailing conditions and ongoing global crises. There have been many successes but significant challenges still remain and some work remains to be done in some critical areas.
source: Barbados Government

Gender

Gender Earnings Gaps in the Caribbean: Evidence from Barbados and Jamaica
This paper analyzes gender earnings gaps in Barbados and Jamaica, using a matching comparisons approach. In both countries, as in most of the Caribbean region, females’ educational achievement is higher than that of males. Nonetheless, males’ earnings surpass those of their female peers. Depending on the set of control characteristics, males’ earnings surpass those of females by between 14 and 27 percent of average females’ wages in Barbados, and between 8 and 17 percent of average females’ wages in Jamaica
source: Inter-American Development Bank 2010

The National Strategic Plan of Barbados 2005-2025

Global Excellence, Barbadian Traditions.
The National Strategic Plan of Barbados 2005–2025: Global Excellence, Barbadian Traditions provides the blueprint for the realisation of Barbados’ vision of becoming a fully developed society that is prosperous, socially just and globally competitive by the end of the first quarter of this century.

The Plan first presents an economic and social picture of Barbados as it sets out on its journey. This picture, sketched from the last twelve years, shows a Barbados that has achieved remarkable economic and social progress. One defining indicator of this performance is its 29th ranking among all countries in the world in the United Nations Human Development Report 2004 and its designation as a leading developing country.

This picture further highlights Barbados’ strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The analysis supports the firm conclusion that Barbados can secure its desired place in the world as a fully developed society that is prosperous, socially just and globally competitive.
Source: Barbados. Min. of Finance & Economic Affairs

2005 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (Western Hemisphere)

All men and women desire and deserve to live in dignity and liberty. As President Bush said: "The advance of freedom is the great story of our time." Promoting human rights and democracy is a worldwide phenomenon and there is a growing global discussion of democracy and the universal values protected by democratic governance.

By defending and advancing human rights and democratic principles, we keep faith with our country’s most cherished values and lay the foundation for lasting peace. Fulfilling the promise of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and building vibrant democracies worldwide will take generations, but it is work of the utmost urgency that cannot be delayed. Source: US Department of State