xviii foreword the june 2004 statistical digest like previous education digests is output of an annual twelve month process this begins with extensive data collection mainly via questionnaire for schools at all levels ministry departments and government statistics department next stage validation which involves callbacks re entry in into a database editing processing analyzing processed then compiled document highlighting information on various sub sectors including early childhood primary secondary tertiary national enrichment learning program skills training some that further analysed presented as indicators can be found throughout however highlighted page xxv are key reform contained sector development plan esdp these performance used guide to monitor implementation initiatives st lucia hrd youth sports strongly advises use planning every effort has been made provide comprehensive package