Division and the Green Fund Executing Unit, the Ministry is leading the national climate change response. We are working alongside agencies such as the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) and international development partners to roll out a National Framework for Sustainable Development. From biodiversity preservation to the promotion of renewable energy, we are making strategic investments that ensure future generations inherit a greener, more sustainable Trinidad and Tobago. Environmental management is a key part of our agenda. With a sustainable environmental plan at the heart of our plans, we will ensure that the earth is protected and resources are sustained. 4. Statistics and Data: Evidence-Based Development Good planning requires good data. The Central Statistical Office (CSO) plays a critical role in ensuring our policies are grounded in facts, not assumptions. By strengthening data systems and modernizing national indicators, we are equipping decision-makers—both in government and in the private sector with the tools they need to navigate change effectively. Our data-driven approach is also supported by the National Transformation Unit, which integrates key statistics into policy development and national reporting frameworks through official monitoring and evaluation. 5. Spatial and Urban Planning: Designing for sustainable communities Our vision of development includes creating welldesigned, connected, and liveable communities. The Town and Country Planning Division leads efforts to modernize land use planning and urban development, balancing heritage preservation with future-ready infrastructure. One key innovation is the DevelopTT electronic permitting platform, which has streamlined construction approvals and increased transparency, making it easier for businesses to get projects off the ground faster and with fewer bottlenecks. GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS, LOCAL IMPACT Trinidad and Tobago is not working in isolation. Our Ministry has built strong partnerships with institutions such as the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and the European Union (EU). These relationships help us secure financing, technical expertise, as well as policy alignment that accelerate national development while meeting global standards. AN INVITATION TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR: LET’S BUILD THE FUTURE TOGETHER To the business community of Trinidad and Tobago 103 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07 MINISTRY OF PLANNING, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT
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