Guest Blogger, IDB ConSOC Suriname As an IDB policy, the Bank engages Civil Society organizations of its member countries seeking feedback and suggestions on the Bank’s policies, programs and actions both at the general and country specific level. In order to structure this engagement, Civil Society Consultative Groups (ConSOCs) were established in all member countries … [Read more...] about IDB ConSOC Suriname on the GO – Partnering for Development
“Explaining” Cricket
It didn't take me long after arriving in the English-speaking Caribbean to figure out that Latin American stories about this beautiful game might be just urban legends. They abound: cricket is boring, too complex ever to understand; games last for days, weeks; spectators can’t wear a cap or cheer out loud - you can only raise cards with 4 or 6; raise the wrong card, you are … [Read more...] about “Explaining” Cricket
Bridgetown: Preserving a Safe Haven
White sandy beaches, a tropical climate, and a vibrant culture make Barbados a top vacation destination, with U.S. News ranking it #4 of their top 16 “Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean.” But imagine reading the following headline in the Travel Section of your daily newspaper as you plan your itinerary for an upcoming Caribbean vacation: “Shocking attack in ‘safe’ … [Read more...] about Bridgetown: Preserving a Safe Haven
Is the Bahamas Affected by the “Caribbean Sclerosis?”
In collaboration with the College of The Bahamas, the Caribbean Economics Team of the Inter-American Development Bank organized a presentation on the macro-report, ‘Is there a Caribbean Sclerosis?’ which took place on June 26th, 2014. The report ‘comprehensively addresses the issue of poor economic growth in the Caribbean, is structured around the following key questions: Does … [Read more...] about Is the Bahamas Affected by the “Caribbean Sclerosis?”
PPP’s are a hot topic… but are they the panacea for sustainable growth?
In 19th & 20th November, approximately 170 senior civil servants from across the region,[1] representatives from a range of donor agencies and regional/international PPP practitioners gathered at the Barbados Hilton Resort to attend the Caribbean PPP Forum: Public Private Partnerships for Sustainable Growth. The event was co-sponsored by Caribbean Development Bank; IDB … [Read more...] about PPP’s are a hot topic… but are they the panacea for sustainable growth?