Stay updated with breaking news from Sector Division. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The Caribbean will be the focus of a new initiative aimed at promoting COVID-19 vaccine uptake among healthcare workers and most at-risk populations.
Bridgetown – The Caribbean will be the focus of an initiative aimed at promoting coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine uptake among healthcare workers and most at-risk populations. The collaborative effort by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Global Affairs Canada and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) promises to be a community-driven, inclusive, culturally-responsive and evidence-informed approach to addressing vaccine hesitancy, in the face of pandemic fatigue, misinformation and the relaxation of pandemic …
The World Health Organisation’s mental health management guide ‘Doing what matters in times of stress’, has been adapted for the Caribbean...
Last week, several regional and international development partners, together with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), launched a critical tool to aid in the recovery and rebuilding process in the aftermath of the eruptions of the Soufriere volcano. A release from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), said the Community Profiles and Livelihood Baseline Assessments (LBAs), was created for 11 communities around the volcano. In the aftermath of …
Summary I am pleased to be part of today's timely discussion on financing investments in emerging economies, policy, investment, and dispute resolution. Your ongoing effort to include the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in these discussions does resonate with us. Jamaica is a large shareholder, and significant beneficiary of our financing. We have been cementing this relationship for over 50 years. So, why is today's discussion so important? COVID-19 has undermined our already fragile regional economies. The impact has been severe, with gross domestic product declining by over 7% in 2020;...