Better migration policies can help boost prosperity in all countries
From World Bank Competition for workers rising as populations age in rich and middle-income countries WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023—Populations across the globe are aging at an unprecedented pace, making many countries increasingly reliant on migration to realize their long-term growth…
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Economic crisis pushes many workers into the informal Labor Market in Latin America and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 – Economic crises like the one that Latin America and the Caribbean is suffering now, have long-lasting effects on the structure of employment and may permanently drive many from the formal economy, according to a new World…
Caribbean Angel Investor Ecosystem raises private capital and launches Regional Business Angel Network
Barbados, December 13, 2018 ― “Driving Growth Through Private Investment,” was the focus of the Caribbean Export Development Agency’s (Caribbean Export) hosting of the 2nd Caribbean Angel Investor Forum at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The…
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World Bank says Caribbean could still benefit from Human Capital Index Report
From St. Lucia Online (CMC) – The World Bank Saturday said that the new World Bank Human Capital Index released earlier this week gives policymakers in the Caribbean and around the world compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s…
IFC invests $5 billion in fiscal year 2018 to spur development in Latin America and the Caribbean
Washington DC, September 18, 2018—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, bolstered its operations in Latin America and the Caribbean with investment commitments that reached $5 billion to help drive the region’s sustainable economic growth, promote innovation and build…
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Caribbean aims to become World’s First Climate-Smart Zone
From The World Bank 26 countries and 40+ private sector partners create coalition to fast track climate action across the Caribbean • Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, President of the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto…
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IFC appoints Gabriel Goldschmidt as Director for Latin America and the Caribbean
Washington, DC, May 2, 2018 — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced the appointment of Gabriel Goldschmidt as Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. Goldschmidt will oversee IFC’s operations in the region, with a focus…
IFC launches a DigiLab for Latin America to drive digital transformation for financial institutions
Bogota, Colombia, March 21, 2018—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced the launch of IFC DigiLab for Latin America and the Caribbean. The goal of the Lab is to help drive the digital transformation across the region by…
The time is now for gender equality in the Caribbean
By MD Staff From Modern Diplomacy Building a strong and resilient Caribbean demands the equal involvement of women and men. The Caribbean has made significant progress in gender equality in recent years, particularly in women’s education and their participation in…
FINDRPRO – A new app for the Bahamas receives LINK-Caribbean investment
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 02, 2018 — A new mobile application called Findrpro has received $5,000 USD investment via the LINK-Caribbean programme’s 5-5-5 pitch competition. In the recently held Bahamas edition of the competition, sister co-founders Yamel Marshall, and Janay Pyfrom-Symonette…
