2.1.3 The Core Values
Unity/Togetherness
We commit to winning hearts and minds to work towards a
robust and inclusive Caribbean Community, able to work
together to preserve the gains of regional integration and
address the current challenges of economic recovery and
growth and sustainable human development. We celebrate
the strength of both the shared and diverse aspects of our
culture, heritage, and communities.
Equity
We emphasize the reach of services and benefits to all
stakeholders across the Community.
Integrity
We practice a consistent commitment to honesty,
trustworthiness and that which is morally correct in our
relationships and operations. We are passionate about
what we do and what we believe in - the value of regional
integration to enable the development of our Member
States.
People-centeredness
We emphasize the pivotal role of the peoples of the
Community at all levels and in all spheres of endeavour to
embrace regional integration and the benefits it continues to
offer.
PerformanceDriven/Results Focused
We emphasize the importance of targeted results in
achieving sectoral/cross sectoral as well as institutional
strengthening goals.
We value productivity and we pursue good management
practice with planning and implementation of our work and
effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting to ensure the
desired results are achieved.
Good Governance
We have an abiding respect for human rights, the rule and
law, and take action to ensure social and economic justice
for the people of the Community.
We provide proactive, visionary leadership for promoting
and reinforcing the spirit and commitment to regional
integration, emphasizing transparency, accountability and
operational excellence within all organs and institutions in
the Community. We rely on research for evidence-based
decision-making at all levels, with a systematic approach to
monitoring and measuring policy outcomes and impacts.
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Good Environmental
Management
We are committed to good environmental management and
the protection of the Region’s natural assets across all
sectors of development; and empowering the peoples of the
Community in their preparation for and management of the
impacts of natural and man-made hazards and the effects
of climate change.