ABSTRACT
Sincerest and deepest gratitude is expressed to all the individuals and institutions that were involved in the preparation of Grenada's National Sustainable Development Plan 2020-2035. Specifically, we thank the members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) who contributed their time and intellect in writing the document. The TWG comprised Dr. Kari Grenade (Chair), Dr. Spencer Thomas, Dr. John Telesford, Dr. Lindonne Glasgow, Mrs. Pauleen Finlay, Mr. Fitzroy James, and Dr. Nicole Phillip-Dowe. Mrs. Elaine Henry-McQueen provided invaluable technical support to the TWG on gender issues. We also thank Dr. Clement Jackson, as well as Dr. Patrick Antoine who were Chairs of the TWG at different periods during the early stages of the Plan's preparation. We also recognise the contribution of Mr. Michael Baptiste, a former TWG Member. Special thanks also to the members of the Steering Committee (SC) who gave their time, ideas, and unique perspectives from their different interests and fields to ably guide the entire preparation process. The SC included: Mr. Michael Stephen (Chair, and representative of the Public Sector); Mr. William Joseph (representative of the Conference of Churches); Reverend Joachim Phillip (representative of the Evangelical Association); Ms. Petipha Lewis (representative of the Private Sector); Senator Judd Cadet and Mr. Johnny Calliste (Youth representatives); Senator Dr. Dunstan Campbell (Farmers' representative); Ms. Sandra Ferguson (Civil Society representative); Mr. Andre Lewis (Trade Unions' representative); Mr. Ferron Lowe (representative of the National United Front Political Organisation); Mr. Kennedy Roberts (representative of the National Democratic Congress Political Organisation); and Mr. Carlton Frederick (representative of the New National Party Political Organisation). We also recognise Mr. Timothy Antoine, former Chair of the SC and former members Mrs. Joan Purcell, Mr. Terrance Moore, and Mr. Vincent Roberts for their contributions during the early preparation stages. The TWG and SC were ably supported by the hardworking team of the National Plan Secretariat, headed by Ms. Peron Johnson and assisted by Mrs. Karen Noel, and Mr. Keri Wilson. We also recognise the contributions of Mr. Raphael Joseph, Mrs. Michelle Julien, and Mrs. Kemmecia Charles who worked with the Secretariat during the early preparation stages of the Plan. Special thanks to the Media for supporting the public outreach; the Government Information Service is specifically recognised for its tremendous assistance throughout the process. We also thank the staff of the Government Printery for their support. We are also grateful to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) for its technical and financial assistance. Special thanks to the external and local reviewers of earlier versions of this document. Written comments were received from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, International Monetary Fund, St. George's University, members of the TWG of the National Sustainable Development Plan, members of the SC of the National Sustainable Development Plan, members of the Grouping of Civil Society Organisations, members of Grenada Green Group, members of the SC of the National Quality Policy, Elaine Henry-McQueen, Nicole Garraway-Forsyth, Tonya Adams, and Peron Johnson.
