PM Gaston Browne pledges to donate next salary to hosting of SIDS conference
Antigua’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has committed to donating his next salary to aid in the preparations for the upcoming Fourth International Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference.
This was announced during a round table aimed at rallying support and resources for the event, scheduled to take place in May.
Mobilizing support for sustainable development
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) said Browne’s pledge of around US$5,000 is to encourage others to donate towards hosting the five-day conference
The event is expected to draw around 5,000 participants.
“The 4th Conference on SIDS marks the conclusion of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA Pathway, 2014-2024) and launches a new 10-year vision (2024-2034 agenda) to guide sustainable development in SIDS. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda as the host of the 4th Conference on SIDS aims to coordinate SIDS consultations leading to the development of the Outcome Document that includes the next 10-year Agenda,” OPM said.
This new agenda will focus on evaluating the accomplishments of the SAMOA Pathway, identifying gaps, deriving lessons learned, and reviewing the institutional mechanisms at the country level for implementing these strategies.
A Call for Collective Action
The OPM emphasizes that hosting such a monumental conference is a substantial endeavor that demands the solid and consistent support of all stakeholders and partners.
