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I think that the greatest obstacle to women's development is illiteracy. With it I would add the inadequacy of training in marketable skills.

For our women to be able to participate meaningfully in the economic, social cultural and political life of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, they need the armour of self-confidence which comes with the ability to understand and be understood together with the skills which would fit them for well-paid jobs. Educated for life and living, they will be able to function according to their maximum potential.

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The greatest obstacle against the advancement of women is the great lack of "support structures" - the non-availability of adequate Daycare Centers, limited training opportunities, high unemployment and under-employment. The judicial system does not cater enough for women and their rights as a whole.

Adult Education can advance the causes of women in SVG by enhancing their all-round development. which will help them to be better citizens. It is evident that women are the main victims of the high rate of drop-outs from the school system. Therefore Education programs should place high priority in catering for the needs of women.

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