The Ministers responsible for social, economic, and environmental areas from the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Bridgetown, Barbados, from October 30 to November 1, 2024, for the XVI Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, convened under the theme "Resilience in Action: Social Policies to Navigate Uncertainty", jointly organized by the Government of Barbados, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

Gathered with the purpose of sharing experiences, fostering collaboration, and discussing strategies to strengthen social, economic, and environmental policies, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting inclusive and sustainable development across the region, particularly in light of the ongoing challenges posed by economic instability, climate change, and social inequality.