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Pr.A.I.S.E for the Public Sector Shines in Trinidad and Tobago

January 5, 2022 by Latoyaa Roberts Leave a Comment

For yet another year, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) working with the office of the Presidency of Trinidad and Tobago, hosted the Pr.A.I.S.E for the public sector 2021. This was the fourth iteration of this prestigious award as it continues to grow in Trinidad and Tobago. The idea is to recognize innovation and service excellence in public sector organizations and … [Read more...] about Pr.A.I.S.E for the Public Sector Shines in Trinidad and Tobago

A Shot in Time Saves Nine: The Caribbean Must Get Vaccinated

October 7, 2021 by Dr. David Walcott Leave a Comment

In this blog, guest contributor and medical doctor, David Walcott explores issues surrounding Covid-19 vaccination in the Caribbean. Vaccination is one of humanity’s most powerful tools in the fight against disease and disability, and has been around since the 1800s when the first vaccine was developed, contributing to global eradication of smallpox. Since then, … [Read more...] about A Shot in Time Saves Nine: The Caribbean Must Get Vaccinated

How satellites can help us understand the economic impacts of hurricanes

September 27, 2021 by Laura Giles Álvarez - María Alejandra Zegarra Leave a Comment

The Bahamas is extremely vulnerable to natural disasters and climate change. The country has been hit by 25 hurricanes over the past 25 years and between 1963 and 2019, the 14 most devastating hurricanes affected over 29,600 people. Due to climate change, the average strength and frequency of tropical cyclones will likely increase as water temperature in the North Atlantic and … [Read more...] about How satellites can help us understand the economic impacts of hurricanes

Building the Resilience of Barbadian Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in a COVID-19 Environment

August 30, 2021 by Janette Archer-Headley Leave a Comment

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

Seven considerations in reforming pension systems in the Caribbean

June 16, 2021 by María Alejandra Zegarra Leave a Comment

Pension systems in the Caribbean countries have room for improvement. In our chapter, Pension Systems in the Caribbean: The Challenges Ahead, published in Economic Institutions for a Resilient Caribbean, we assess some pressing issues that will require attention to ensure the functionality and financial sustainability of pension systems in six Caribbean countries (The Bahamas, … [Read more...] about Seven considerations in reforming pension systems in the Caribbean

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