The Government has commenced the process of developing a comprehensive and publicly-discussed, long-term development strategy in the form of a National Development Plan – Vision 2040.10

This Plan will be the mechanism to: (a) provide a fully integrated and inclusive overview of the current state of the nation; (b) establish programs and policy direction for economic growth and development; and (c) prioritize the national development objectives and Government programs to meet these objectives.We are pleased to share that we have commenced the critical diagnostic phase of the National Development Plan (NDP) project.

In this phase we are currently gathering existing data and input from various stakeholders within public and private sector and civil society.

As part of this critical review and ongoing public activities, we are progressing with island visits with a format to engage the stakeholders/residents of Eleuthera during sector specific and community/townhall meetings. The mission is scheduled for 27-29 July, 2015. The Secretariat wishes to interview community leaders or organizations from all districts representing Eleuthera.