Trinidad and Tobago spends US$7.4 m on UN goals

TRINIDAD and Tobago has spent US$ $7,356,767.00, provided in part by the United Nations through TT’s Country Implementation Plan (CIP-TT), on national initiatives related to the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2020.

In a statement, the Planning and Development Ministry said, "Many of the activities were centred around five of the SDGs, namely Zero Hunger, SDG 2; Good Health and Well-being, SDG 3; Quality Education, SDG 4 and Peace Justice and Strong Institutions, SDG 16."

The ministry said much of the funding was reprioritised early last year to support Government’s efforts to address the challenges brought about by the covid19 pandemic, especially in the areas of health and education.

Planning and Development Minister Camille Robinson-Regis said TT’s ongoing partnership with the UN along with the support received over the past year, is reflective of the Government’s commitment to the CIP-TT, which is a plan of action with the UN for addressing several challenges affecting TT’s ability to develop in a sustainable way.

UN resident co-ordinator Marina Walter highlighted education, food security and bringing the private sector in as a key partner in national development were key areas on the agenda still receiving attention for TT.