Nauru National assessment report on the Mauritius strategy implementation

Abstract

The United Nations Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Barbados in 1994brought to the fore, the difficulties faced by these small island and low lying coastal developing states. The Conference enlightened the nations themselves the common issues they shared and helped to bring the international community to a more receptive stance. The Barbados Declaration and the SIDS Programme of Action, a product of the conference were both positive initiatives guiding these states in their move towards development, further encouraged with the assurance of progressive support from the developed countries.