The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world’s way of doing business for many sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The importance of being able to access and use Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) has grown exponentially and continues to be critical for remote working and person-to-person interaction. As part of our efforts to collaborate more … [Read more...] about Building the Resilience of Barbadian Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in a COVID-19 Environment
Janette Archer-Headley
Janette Archer-Headley is a Senior Operations Associate with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). In this role, she monitors the execution of several loans and technical co-operations covering various thematic areas within the portfolio of the Bank. Additionally, she has been working with the Barbados Country Office Civil Society Consultative Group (ConSoc) since 2016. She previously worked with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). She holds a Master’s in Project Management and Evaluation from the University of the West Indies; an MBA from the University of Leicester; and a Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Resilience Starts At Home: How can Barbadians take the fight to climate change?
We are often reminded that climate change is not a phenomenon to be taken lightly. However, too often we only come to grips with this important issue when an event has severely wounded an island-neighbor for the fear that our island may be the next to suffer similar consequences. And there is no telling just when that might be. In recent years, Barbados has experienced more … [Read more...] about Resilience Starts At Home: How can Barbadians take the fight to climate change?
Can Data Analytics Improve Project Execution?
All over the world, projects are being designed, rolled out, executed and closed every day and at any given point in time, billions of dollars are passing through the project life cycle. The implementation of these projects provides constant learning opportunities for important knowledge that could be applied in the future. However, despite the large volume of project … [Read more...] about Can Data Analytics Improve Project Execution?
Transform a Woman…Transform a Community
By Janette Archer-Headley and Michelle Daniel The use of gender mainstreaming to promote equality and empowerment is one of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Barbados Country Office’s cross-cutting themes in its 2015-2018 strategy. This requires a certain focus be given to gender perspectives across all activities, not only at the country level, but at an … [Read more...] about Transform a Woman…Transform a Community
Can Lessons Be Learnt from West Indies Cricket?
Firstly let me declare my hand, I am not a faithful West Indies cricket fan. I am drawn into the role of spectator in our home, when my husband is watching cricket on television. This usually involves him screaming and shouting at the top of his lungs as if the players could hear him through the television screen. … [Read more...] about Can Lessons Be Learnt from West Indies Cricket?