Trinidad & Tobago

UNDP's programme in Trinidad and Tobago is articulated in the Country Programme Document 2007-2011. The Country Programme Document identifies Democratic Governance and Poverty Reduction as the overarching themes for UNDP support to Trinidad and Tobago.

UNDP's five focus areas provide specific entry points for UNDP to support Trinidad and Tobago’s development agenda. Concentration of efforts in these areas has been mandated by the United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2008-2011 (draft) for Trinidad and Tobago and is consistent with the national development priorities as outlined in the draft National Strategic Plan, Vision 2020.

Included in all UNDP support is the transfer of knowledge and skills to nationals to ensure that on conclusion of a programme of development, national capacity is developed to prevent a reversal of gains achieved.

Trinidad and Tobago’s rich natural resources and high per capita income have positioned it as a regional economic powerhouse in the Caribbean region and one which is committed to achieve developed country status by the year 2020.  Fast economic development needs to be supported by sound policy and programme design to reduce inequality and ensure sustainable human development.

Net Contributing Country (NCC)
Trinidad and Tobago has achieved Net Contributor Country status. By decision 85/40 of the UNDP Executive Board, countries with a per capita GNP of U$4,700 or higher are categorized Net Contributor Countries and grant funding is no longer be available. As at 31 December 2007, all costs of delivery of technical assistance to Trinidad and Tobago by UNDP will be borne by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. For total delivery 2006 (click here)