Expected outcomes
The workshop is expected to produce a workplan for the establishment of national institutional mechanisms for synergistic implementation of the ABAS and the SDGs and result in the validation of the ABAS M&E framework through direct input from SIDS statistical and policy experts, ensuring that national institutional mechanisms and M&E framework build on existing capacities, reflects national realities and can be effectively integrated into country national development planning framework and data systems, respectively.
An important outcome will be the development of preliminary needs assessments and national workplans, which will provide a roadmap for how countries can implement the ABAS M&E framework in practice. This will help identify specific technical assistance and capacity development requirements, while also laying the foundation for more systematic and coordinated reporting starting in 2026.
The workshop will also strengthen cooperation among SIDS by fostering peer-to-peer exchanges and establishing the basis for networks that enable continued learning and sharing of experiences. This SIDS-to-SIDS collaboration will be essential for promoting innovative approaches and ensuring that solutions are tailored to the unique challenges faced by Caribbean SIDS.
Finally, the workshop will contribute to the greater inclusion of SIDS in global and regional statistical processes, enabling them to bring their perspectives to international discussions and methodologies.
