there can be little debate that the country has laid the key foundational elements in education necessary for stable socioeconomic and political development.  Institutional Traditions Barbados‟ strong, pervasive socio-political and economic institutions are the bedrock of the nation. Many countries hoping to create information societies are limited by the scarcity of institutions and by their inherent weakness.  Political Stability As the digital information revolution challenges institutional models that have existed since the birth of the modern nation-state, political stability is becoming more central to the creation of an effective information society. Barbados‟ tradition in this regard strengthens its ability to respond to the challenges of the digital age rationally and efficiently. b. Weaknesses  Fragmentation Although the new digital ICTs make meaningful collaboration over great distances possible, Barbados is witnessing growing fragmentation in its polity as the population ages, immigration increases, religious diversity grows, and racial issues become more perceptible. Also, within various economic sectors, including the public service, collaborative networks are underdeveloped and divisions apparent. 14