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Social Indicators and Millennium Development Goals
Estimated
Population (2008)
36,605
Population (2001) 19,886
Average HH Size (2001) 2.8
Constant GDP Growth Rate (2006p) 17.9%
Constant GDP (US$'000) (2006p) 568,138
Imports (US$ '000) (2007p) 580,594
Exports (US$ '000) (2007p) 16,256
Inflation Rate (2007) 3.7%
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Date last updated: August 1, 2008
  

Which activities can be funded by BNTF?

Eligible sub-projects include:

  • Development of potable water systems;

  • Improvements in health and
         educational facilities;

  • Creation of better access through the construction of roads, drains and
          footpaths;


  • Construction/rehabilitation of facilities that enhance the physical
          environment of the elderly, infirm or children at risk and those living
          with HIV/AIDS;


  • Skills training and upgrading for employment and self-employment;


  • Skills training for health professionals in counseling and other
          services to help those at risk of infection, and those living with
          HIV/AIDS, including preparation of educational and promotional
          material;


  • Community empowerment and capacity building, (e.g. leadership
         skills and institution building);


  • Repair and construction of community retail-based facilities (e.g. crafts
         market).

  • Who can submit sub-project requests for funding?

    Community Groups, Non-Government Organization, Government Organizations or Agencies or Community Based Organizations wherein:

  • Each sub-project, irrespective of who made the initial request, must
         have the sponsorship of the targeted community or group;

  • Sub-project beneficiaries are expected to be involved in the
         preparation, design, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of
         each sub-project implemented;

  • Facilities must be community/government owned and/or assisted;

  • Sub-projects will be eligible if they meet defined, criteria including
         needs asessments fall within the BNTF Poverty Reduction Action Plan.

  • The South Caicos Regatta is a big event in South Caicos. It is an annual island party attracting locals from throughout the islands and adventurous visitors in large fishing yachts. This memorable event is held around the end of May each year.

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