Evaluation of St.Lucia Poverty Reduction Strategy
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5/2/2011

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Table of contents

-Profile of Country……………………………………………………….3 ~Economic ~Social

- Poverty Profile .........................................................................................9 ~Trends ~Segments most affected

- Detail of Strategy ………………………………………………………16 ~Evaluation of Past Strategy ~Sustainability

- Recommendations and Findings……………………………………….23

Saint Lucia Country Profile
The Caribbean island of St. Lucia is made up of a population of approximately 170,000 with an annual growth rate of 0.74%. The demographics of the population is made up of 90% persons of African descent, 6% mixed, 3% East Indian and 1% Europeans. Their religions include Roman Catholic, Seven Day Adventists and other various Protestant denominations. The official language of St. Lucia is English although French patois is common across the country. The literacy rate among adults is a high percentage of 94.8%. In terms of health, St Lucia has a infant mortality rate of 12/1000 and the life expectancy of men is 73 years and that of women is 76 years. Unemployment rates are approximately 15.7%. Their style of governance is that of Westminster- style parliamentary democracy having gained their independence on February 22nd, 1979.
In terms of the economy, St. Lucia has a GDP level $1 billon with an average GDP growth rate of 1.138% as of 2010. St. Lucia’s natural resources include forests, minerals (pumice) and mineral springs. Their agricultural; products includes bananas, cocoa, coconuts, citrus fruits and livestock. Their manufacturing industry produces garments, electronic components, beverages and corrugated boxes. Tourism and off shore banking are the