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
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Building the Resilience of Barbadian Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in a COVID-19 Environment
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
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
Barbados’ Journey to Stronger Economic Institutions
Thanks to the implementation of new policies and processes, residents of Barbados are enjoying the direct benefits of significant institutional reform. For example, routine tasks such as renewing a drivers’ license, filing tax returns and paying taxes, or obtaining a police certificate of character are done more easily. The institutional reforms gained renewed strength with the … [Read more...] about Barbados’ Journey to Stronger Economic Institutions
Imagining a Post-COVID Tourism Recovery
Countries around the world have endured over a year of extreme uncertainty in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, and economies in the Caribbean have suffered more than most. But with the increasing availability of vaccines and prospects for a resumption of international travel, light is emerging at the end of the Pandemic tunnel. With this in mind, The Inter-American … [Read more...] about Imagining a Post-COVID Tourism Recovery