Institutionalising efficient poverty monitoring systems is always working progress but This is absolutely critical if countries are to be abreast of poverty shifts. Once efficient poverty monitoring has been provided, country specific poverty trends can be understood.

It has been recognised, that the considerable donor competition which exists is unhealthy for the country. Within the Caribbean donors have come together forming a matrix functioning on the basis of donor collaboration, allowing for important information exchange with regards to progress, and best practises. This will allow for enhanced monitoring mechanisms as well as more monitoring initiatives to be financed at the same time through partnerships and collaboration with stakeholders.

The knowledge and information derived from efficient monitoring on a regular basis will for one provide the necessary data to assist governments and organisations targeting poverty reduction to design efficient poverty reduction strategies.  Moreover, the information can be used to address poverty issues as required.