Background
The Department of Rural Transformation has been mandated to co-ordinate interventions in rural areas that are undertaken by all state institutions, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO's), service organisations and other national agencies.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Transformation developed a twelve (12) year strategic plan for rural development, which seeks to complement ongoing initiatives for broad based economic growth.
The Rural Transformation Department produces a quarterly newsletter called 'Word ah Mouth' that highlights the social, cultural and economic developments in rural communities throughout Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The newsletter features individuals as well as community groups that are making a mark in enriching lives in rural communities.
Programme Objective
To facilitate social and economic development through targeted projects designed to strengthen the human and social capital of rural communities.
Strategic Priorities 2017
- Promote the creation of livelihood opportunities for rural residents by facilitating training in entrepreneurship, areas of technical vocation, and other appropriate programmes geared towards employment creation.
- Strengthen rural community groups through structured capacity building programmes.
- Source funding and technical assistance for projects and programmes aimed at rural development, zero hunger and poverty reduction.
