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
Climate Change & Environment
Talisman the Goat and the Search for Water
With its invigorating vegetation, rivers, waterfalls, and aqua jeweled-toned seas, Jamaica, formerly Xaymaca – the land of wood and water – is world-renowned for its beauty, watercourses and seas that keep visitors and locals revitalized with every refreshing dip. Celebrating World Water Day As a reminder for everyone to play their part in preserving this environmental … [Read more...] about Talisman the Goat and the Search for Water
A glimpse of what the Caribbean could be…
Take a moment to picture the Caribbean 20 years from today. Think about the country where you live. What does it look like? Is it technologically advanced? Is it resilient? Are you safe, productive and happy? Every action that we take today creates the world we will live in tomorrow. It is with this and present challenges facing the region in mind, that the IDB and its … [Read more...] about A glimpse of what the Caribbean could be…
How climate-friendly strategies can help create good jobs in a carbon-free recovery
News of effective vaccines give us hope that soon, the pandemic will be behind us. Global leaders are now asking: how can we prepare for a better future? The pandemic and the climate crisis: rooted in the same social vulnerabilities, leading to similar social impacts A better future cannot simply mimic the pre-COVID world. This crisis has revealed how socioeconomic … [Read more...] about How climate-friendly strategies can help create good jobs in a carbon-free recovery
Run Out of Waste Day in Suriname
With almost 95% of its territory covered by tropical green forest, Suriname is considered as one of the greenest countries in the world. But this title comes with the responsibility to care for the environment. The sustainable management of resources and waste is fundamental to protect and preserve the forests and landscapes of Suriname. However, waste management in the country … [Read more...] about Run Out of Waste Day in Suriname