ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book provides clear evidence of the impact of structural adjustment on the socioeconomic sphere in Jamaica. It highlights an institution whose importance goes beyond the Eastern Caribbean and extends beyond human rights. The book explains that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been indispensable to the pursuit of democracy and development in Haiti, where the emergence and growth of such organizations have tremendously influenced the environment for democratic development. It shows that there have been evident changes in levels of welfare protection in most Caribbean countries since the 1960s. The book also shows that although the Caribbean has several critical democracy and human rights challenges, a strong democracy profile and a fairly decent human rights profile characterize the region.
