Social Policy

Social Policies in Grenada by Patsy Lewis.
 Grenada is a small state that has made impressive initial achievements in economic and human development since independence, especially in education and health.
However, continuing unemployment and poverty, the recent erosion of trade  preferences, and the changing international donor aid environment have exposed  structural weaknesses in its economic model. Patsy Lewis assesses developments  in social policy approaches and delivery in the post-colonial period, including  the economic strategies pursued and their effects on social policy, particularly  in respect of children. She looks at the challenges faced by governments and presents a brief case study of Hurricane Ivan, as an instance for exploring  community and national responses, resilience and innovation.
Source: Commonwealth Secretariat.

MSI+5

National Assessment Report Grenada: Small Island Developing States.
The Grenada National Assessment Report gives an update on Grenada's response to SIDS Mauritius Strategy of Implementation for vulnerabilities as drawn up in 2005. By James Finlay

Poverty Reduction

GRENADA: First Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Arrangement.

Grenada’s economy has rebounded after the devastating impact of Hurricanes Ivan and Emily, driven by reconstruction, tourism, the 2007 Cricket World Cup, and the development of several major tourism projects.

While Grenada’s outlook remains favorable, economic growth is expected to slow somewhat in 2008—to 3.7 percent— in part due to the projected slowdown in the global eco (CWC), and expansion of an offshore university. Annual inflation is projected at 7.8 percent for 2008, reflecting rising world fuel and food prices.
source: IMF

Hurricane Ivan

Grenada: a gender impact assessment of Hurricane Ivan - making the invisible visible.
It has become clear from the Gender Impact Assessment of Hurricane Ivan undertaken in Grenada from 13–19 February 2005 that the existing gender inequities in the society rendered women and their dependent children uniquely vulnerable. Aspects of their susceptibility have become apparent in the emergency, rehabilitation and recovery, and reconstruction phases which were not as evident before the disaster.
Source:UNECLAC

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 Dept. of State