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PUENTE IN THE CARIBBEAN OVERVIEW TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Ministry of Social Development. PUENTE IN THE CARIBBEAN OVERVIEW TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. June 2007. National Context. Overview. National Context. Trinidad and Tobago is 5128 sq. km Two main island and 21 other islands 6% of the land area is Tobago 4% of population in Tobago

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PUENTE IN THE CARIBBEAN OVERVIEW TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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  1. Ministry of Social Development PUENTE IN THE CARIBBEAN OVERVIEW TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO June 2007

  2. National Context Overview

  3. National Context Trinidad and Tobago is 5128 sq. km Two main island and 21 other islands 6% of the land area is Tobago 4% of population in Tobago Most southerly island of the Caribbean Population 1.3 million people Multi Religious , Multi Racial Society. The composition of our country is reflective of our rich history

  4. POLITICAL

  5. Trinidad and Tobago is a vibrant democracy Our political system allows for the existence and participation of many political parties in the political process Characterized by smooth transition from one government to the next. Successive Government has exhibited passionate commitment to the social development of the country.

  6. The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has embarked on an unprecedented development agenda to transform the country into a developed nation by 2020. The driving force behind Vision 2020 has always been and will remain this Government’s enduring passion and desire to bring prosperity and a higher quality of life to every individual, family and community across the country. Vision 2020 Operational Plan

  7. ECONOMIC

  8. Gross Domestic Product of Trinidad and Tobago at Market Prices (Current Prices)/TT$Millions Source: Appendix 3-Review of the Economy 2006 (pg44)

  9. Economic Indicators • During the third quarter of 2006, the rate of unemployment declined to 5.9 percent and by the end of the year had fallen further to the lowest level on record (5%).

  10. Economic Indicators • The year-on-year headline rate of inflation spiked at a double digit level of 10 % in October 2006 but by year end, the rate had moderated to 9.1 percent. For the year as a whole headline inflation averaged 8.3 percent compared with 6.9 per cent in 2005. Source: Economic Bulletin Nov 2006 Vol. viii No.iii- Central Bank of Trinidad of Trinidad and Tobago

  11. Changes in prices- Percentage change for Housing, Food, Transport- 2001-2006 Source: Appendix 5-Review of the Economy 2006 (pg46)

  12. SOCIAL REALITY

  13. Labour Force

  14. The Labour Force Participation 2006 Rate for males was 74.9% while that for females was 53.6%. Source: CSO Labour Force Bulletin

  15. Labour Force by Industry

  16. Poverty Statistic • Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute’s (CFNI) software (FOODPROG) was used to generate the minimum daily cost diet for an adult based on 2,400 kilocalories. • The indigence or food poverty line for Trinidad was TT$8.22 per day, based on 2,400 kcal diet for an adult; For Tobago the food poverty line was TT$11.49 per day. • The weighted daily cost of the food basket for Trinidad and Tobago is thus TT$8.35 per adult. • Based on this figure, the monthly indigence line is estimated to be TT$255 (TT$3,060 annually). • The reciprocal food share method was used to derive the poverty line of TT$665 per month.

  17. Poverty Statistic

  18. Poverty Statistic

  19. Distribution of the Employed and Unemployed Poor by County (Survey of Living Condition)

  20. Poverty Statistic

  21. Poverty Statistic

  22. Human Development Index Rank Trinidad and Tobago: • ranked 57th on the 2006 human development index • 48th on the gender-related development index • 23rd on the gender empowerment measure • Life Expectancy Index calculated as .75 Source: Draft Country Profile of T&T (2008-2011)- UNDP

  23. HIV/AIDS • The HIV prevalence rate is 3.2%, with 45 % of new infections occurring in women and the number of people living with HIV/AIDS is estimated to be 29,000. • The Government has made a major investment in addressing HIV/AIDS by financing the national strategic plan for HIV/AIDS and establishing a National AIDS Co-ordinating Committee, with support from UNDP, the World Bank and the European Union. Source: Draft Country Profile of T&T (2008-2011)- UNDP

  24. Percentage of Budget Allocated to Core Social Sector Ministries 2005/2006

  25. Budget Allocation to Core Social Sector Ministries 2005/2006

  26. Annual Allocation for Social Programming and Infrastructure

  27. SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES Social Programmes are categorized as: • Preventative • Developmental • Remedial

  28. Definitions • Preventative -Refers to initiatives that attempt to deter the onset of social problems. • Developmental-Refers to initiatives which serve as a means of empowering citizens and fostering sustainable development. • Remedial-Aimed at rectifying the economic and social problems faced by the nation’s indigent persons and those who fall into crisis situations.

  29. Budgeted Allocations for Social Programmes by Area of Intervention for fiscal 2006 Source: Table IV Budgeted Allocations for Social Programmes by Area of Intervention for Fiscal 2004-2006 – SSIP 2007 pg 45

  30. Budgeted Allocations for T&T Social Programmes in Fiscal 2006 (Developmental Programmes)

  31. Budgeted Allocations for T&T Social Programmes in Fiscal 2006 (Preventative Programmes)

  32. Budgeted Allocations for T&T Social Programmes in Fiscal 2006 (Remedial Programmes)

  33. Budgeted Allocations for Tobago Social Programmes in Fiscal 2006 (Preventative Programmes)

  34. Budgeted Allocations for Tobago Social Programmes in Fiscal 2006 (Development Programmes)

  35. Budgeted Allocations for Tobago Social Programmes in Fiscal 2006 (Remedial Programmes)

  36. Poverty Reduction/Alleviation Programmes Free Student Transportation Textbook Rental/Loan Programme Secondary School Book Grants School Nutrition Programme Poverty Reduction Programme (EU Sponsored) Multi-Purpose Community Based Telecentre (MCT) Conditional Cash Transfer Programme (TT Card)

  37. Poverty Reduction/Alleviation Programmes Disability Assistance Grant Financial Assistance to Necessitous Patients (Medical Aids Committee) Hardship Relief Programme Old Age Pension Programme Public Assistance Programme Micro Enterprise Training and Development Grant

  38. SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES PERSONS TARGETED Programmes utilize either selective or universal principles. Programmes mainly target the most vulnerable in society.

  39. FUNDING All programmes listed are funded directly from the National Budget. Government (Ministries) has also entered into partnership with civil society organizations to deliver some services to certain cohorts of the population (Older Persons, Adolescent Mothers). Assist other civil society organizations through subventions.

  40. FUNDING

  41. REGISTRY SYSTEM SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING CITIZEN The Ministry of Legal Affairs- Registrar General’s Office is the only authorized institution that facilitates the registration of persons born in Trinidad and Tobago. The system is decentralized allowing persons born in Trinidad and Tobago to be registered at the Registrars of Births and Deaths in the district in which the birth took place.

  42. REGISTRY SYSTEM SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING CITIZEN The Registrar of Births and Deathis charged with the responsibility of formally informing the Registrar Generals Office (Registrar of the Civil Registry) of all births registered

  43. REGISTRY SYSTEM SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING CITIZEN A birth should be registered within three months of the birth. If a birth is not registered within the three months, as prescribed by law, an appointment is required with the Registrar of the Civil Registry to enable late registration.

  44. REGISTRY SYSTEM SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING CITIZEN If the mother was married to the baby’s father at the time of birth, the mother may register the birth without the father being present If the mother and father was not married at the time of birth, details pertaining to the father can only be recorded into the register if both parents are present. A legal guardian or person present at the birth

  45. REGISTRY SYSTEM SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING CITIZEN Required Document National ID Cards of parents or informant Birth Notification Card issued by the hospital or medical centre Marriage Certificate of the parents

  46. REGISTRY SYSTEM The Minister of Legal Affairs can cause a child born outside of Trinidad and Tobago of a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago to be granted a certificate of citizenship upon receipt of an application (Prescribed form) Such an application is made by the responsible parent or the guardian of such child.

  47. REGISTRY SYSTEM The Minister of Legal Affairs can cause a person of full age, under this section, born outside of Trinidad and Tobago to be granted a certificate of citizenship upon receipt of an application (Prescribed form) The person must satisfy the Minister • He/she is of good character • He/she has adequate knowledge of the English language and of the duties of a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago

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