This year marks Jamaica’s 57th Anniversary of Independence. It will also mark a half-century of IDB support for the government and people of Jamaica as the country’s foremost multilateral partner. Few, if any countries, at any level of income or development have accomplished as much, as quickly as Jamaica, and in keeping with our mandate to improve lives, the IDB is proud of … [Read more...] about IDB celebrates Jamaica’s independence and 50 years of partnership
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Career Pathway Frameworks and the future of work
Global labor market systems are undergoing big changes, most driven in part by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The scope of these changes has driven a debate on the most effective ways to up-skill and re-skill the global workforce. This is particularly important with the emerging need for new digital skills that holds the promise of successful career transitions in the face … [Read more...] about Career Pathway Frameworks and the future of work
Podcast Series: Financial Development and Inclusion in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Here is a new feature from the IDB’s Caribbean Country Department: Improving Caribbean Lives podcasts for in-depth discussions of emerging Caribbean development ideas and trends. Listen to the series included in some of our blogs and also available on SoundCloud. A recent Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) publication entitled: “Jamaica: Financial Development, Access … [Read more...] about Podcast Series: Financial Development and Inclusion in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Jamaica’s Economic Stabilization Program: Four Lessons from its Debt Operations
In 2008, Jamaica was hit by the world economic downturn when it was already plagued by years of weak economic performance as well as high and increasing debt levels. As a result of the additional pressure from the global financial crisis, Jamaica's fiscal situation quickly became unsustainable. Starting in 2010, Jamaica’s government took decisive actions, including two domestic … [Read more...] about Jamaica’s Economic Stabilization Program: Four Lessons from its Debt Operations
Making Mathematics Fun: Learning for the 21st Century
Why math? Algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry. These words have the power to evoke fear in the hearts of some. But educators, mathematicians and scientists agree that a solid foundation in mathematics is necessary for complex problem solving and logical thinking, skills needed to work in the 21st century. So how do we teach math, demystify it and replace fear with … [Read more...] about Making Mathematics Fun: Learning for the 21st Century