May 2023
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The strengthened support provided to the 10 countries covered by the Multi-country Office (MCO) for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean helps advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reduce risks and increase resilience, while helping leverage financing for development. In addition, the increased attention from an independent UN Resident Coordinator (RC) and new dedicated coordination capacities in each country proved instrumental in ensuring a swift UN response in the aftermath of the volcanic eruption in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.