# Caribbean Needs Its Own Progress Metrics | Barbados News

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Published: 2026-09-02T21:28:43+00:00
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Caribbean nations need their own development metrics, not borrowed ones from G20 giants. Minister Marsha Caddle argues that GDP per capita and global benchmarks ignore the region’s unique vulnerabilities—hurricanes, small populations, fragile economies—and fail to measure resilience or adaptation. Without tailored systems, Caribbean countries risk being judged by foreign standards that don’t reflect their reality. She calls for a regional, collaborative approach to build shared, effective monitoring tools—saving resources while strengthening collective capacity. The goal? Ensure data drives action with an equity lens, so progress truly benefits everyone and institutions are built to withstand shocks. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/602491b860aa6845

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