World Bank provides US$20 Million for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ response to La Soufrière eruption
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2021 – The World Bank disbursed US$20 million to support the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ response to the crisis posed by the La Soufrière volcano eruption. The explosive eruption began on April 8 and…
The OECS lauded for ‘people-centred’ development
By Susanna DeBeauville-Scott & Vincent Lewis Tuesday, March 30, 2021 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has been lauded by a key partner —Dillon Consulting— for making stakeholder engagement a key component of its development initiatives. The consulting firm…
World Bank approves US$20 million credit for Grenada’s transition to a resilient blue economy
By Hannah McDonald-Moniz External Affairs Officer, The World Bank Courtesy The World Bank Tuesday, December 17, 2019 — WASHINGTON —The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million credit to support Grenada’s transition to a resilient blue economy. The…
Bretton Woods at 75: The future of multilateralism
*Monday at Georgetown Law + via Live Stream* As the World Bank and IMF turn 75, experts discuss the “crisis of multilateralism” and the future of trade, inclusive globalization, human rights & governance and more WASHINGTON – Georgetown Law’s Center for the…
World Bank approves US$30.6 million project to build resilience of public health systems in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
Reproduced Courtesy The World Bank Group By Alejandra De La Paz Melo Communications Associate, Latin America and the Caribbean, The World Bank Group Wednesday, September 4, 2019 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$30.6 million regional…
Christine Lagarde resigns as head of IMF
From BBC Christine Lagarde has said she will step down as managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It comes ahead of a decision on her nomination to become head of the European Central Bank (ECB). Ms Lagarde said…
Caribbean countries to benefit from access to insurance for the Fisheries sector
Monday, July 8, 2019 — CCRIF SPC and the World Bank are pleased to announce that on July 1, the Facility issued the Caribbean Oceans and Aquaculture Sustainability FaciliTy (COAST) fisheries parametric insurance policy to two of its member governments –…
World Bank report recommends actions for sustainable blue economy in the Caribbean
By Catherine Benson Wahlen From IISD STORY HIGHLIGHTS The report identifies the main sources of marine pollution in the Caribbean, including wastewater and plastics. It proposes a 12-point action plan to reverse the threat of marine pollution in the Caribbean…
ILO to host major universal social protection conference
GENEVA (ILO News) – The Global Partnership for Universal Social Protection (USP2030) is to hold a high-level conference at the International Labour Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on 5 February from 09.00 – 18.15. Social protection prevents poverty, reduces inequality…
Is the World Bank funding forced labor?
From Freedom United The World Bank is an institution that provides loans for developing countries. Right now it is providing almost $500 million to Uzbek agriculture projects. Yet Uzbekistan’s cotton industry has historically relied upon state-sanctioned forced labor. Urge the…