A new Alliance launched by
@WorldBank
,
@the_IDB
&
@pahowho
aims to boost healthcare investments in the Americas. For the first time,
#Caribbean
policymakers from health and finance ministries met under the Alliance this summer.
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“For
#Belize
, we have found that the tool is very easy to use and understand and it is sector-adaptative.” – Tenielle Williams, Principal Hydrologist
Read about the innovative disaster recovery planning tool now available in the Caribbean.
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#Jamaica
has made significant strides in its economic development in recent years.
Now the country needs to sustain the growth to make sure it reaches every Jamaican.
Our new partnership agreement with the government outlines a path forward.
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From modest beginnings to growth - Party Time Services faced challenges due to limited resources. With support from
@WorldBank
and
@DBJamaica
, the
#Jamaican
company has expanded and is now thriving.
Learn more:
The
@WorldBank
is soon launching the
#EnterpriseSurveys
of Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago!
Mercaplan, in collaboration with Hope Research, are implementing these surveys with Caribbean firms in 2024!
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To pave the way toward a healthier future in the
#Caribbean
, governments, healthcare providers, communities, and international partners, should work together around three key priority areas, writes our director,
@Liliabur
.
Learn more:
New
@WorldBank
&
@the_IDB
report: Education gaps worsen poverty & inequality in
#Suriname
. To reduce poverty: focus on skill acquisition, make better use of women’s talents, and ensure that social assistance reaches those most in need.
Learn more:
In
#SaintLucia
, non-communicable diseases are the leading causes of death on the island.
Nurse Gabriel is on the frontline of a major effort to improve access to quality health services for persons living with hypertension & diabetes.
#Jamaica
has made significant strides in its economic development in recent years. Now the country needs to sustain the growth to make sure it reaches everyone. Our new partnership agreement with the government outlines a path forward.
More:
@Liliabur
In
#Haiti
, women traders are the backbone of their communities, serving as a lifeline to rural farmers and communities. Despite this, most work in the informal sector without labor protections, enduring difficult and precarious working conditions.
#Guyanese
students are now enjoying the benefits of smart classrooms funded by the
@WorldBank
. Thanks to this initiative, ten primary schools in
#Guyana
have been equipped with these advanced classrooms.
Learn more:
@WBG_Education
From soaring food prices to tough choices between essentials, the inflation shock in the
#Caribbean
is hitting families hard.
Learn how social protection measures are offering relief and reshaping policy in this blog.
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@WorldBank
’s Junior Professional Associates (JPA) program is an excellent opportunity for you to hone your
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#WBJPA
After Hurricane Irma and Maria hit
#SintMaarten
US$15.5 million was given for cleaning up the Simpson Bay Lagoon. 4,000 metric tons of waste and debris were cleared and the bay is fully functioning again. Here is the story:
#Jamaica
has made significant strides in its economic development in recent years.
Now the country needs to sustain the growth to make sure it reaches every Jamaican.
Our new partnership agreement with the government outlines a path forward.
More:
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@WorldBank
's Junior Professional Associates (JPA) program seeks graduates with strong analytical and research capabilities to tackle the world’s most pressing global challenges.
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