Report by Barbados

Since its last Trade Policy Review in 2014, Barbados sought to continue building on its growth and development path, despite the numerous challenges it would have faced since the 2008 financial crisis. Notwithstanding efforts by the Government to bring about sustained growth to the economy post 2014, the economy grew marginally during this period and beyond. This stagnant growth resulted in difficulties in expanding the economy and maintaining the level of employment in both the public and private sector.