World Bank's Civil Society Fund-Helping Keep Jamaican Boys and Youth Out of Risk
Four Jamaican NGOs receive US$30,000 in grant funding, via the World Bank's Civil Society Fund, to help keep boys and young men out of risk.
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World Bank Supports Jamaica's Efforts to Unlock Growth
A World Bank recent report identifies the three most binding constraints to growth in Jamaica and provides recommendations on policy actions to address these constraints.
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Mapping Hazards, Reducing Risks for Jamaica's Coastal Communities
A Bank-funded Hazard Mapping and Vulnerability Assessments project helps coastal communities recongise the risks posed by natural hazards and develop coping/adaptation strategies.
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WB Managing Director Highlights the Caribbean's Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Managing Director of the World Bank, delivered the 12th William G. Demas Lecture of the Caribbean Development Bank, in Port of Spain, Trinidad on May 24.
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Can Latin America and the Caribbean Keep Growing?
The region is projected to grow 4-5 percent of GDP in 2011, but inflation and overheating threats loom large on the horizon, argues World Bank report.
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Bank-IMF Spring Meetings
For One Billion Hungry, Putting Food First
Join a 24-hour online conversation from April 14-15. Help us find solutions to overcome the food crisis.
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Q & A on Jamaica's Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project
Hillary Alexander, Permanent Secretary in Jamaica's Ministry of Energy and Mining, talks about the recently approved Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project, and what it means for Jamaican energy consumers and the country as a whole.
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Consumers to Benefit from Energy Efficiency Programme
Virtually the entire population of Jamaica of 2.7 million people will benefit from a US$15 million World Bank loan to increase energy efficiency and security on the island.
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Central Village Efforts Lauded by Ambassadors in Jamaica
US, UK and Japanese diplomats hail community development efforts in Central Village under the Bank-supported projects of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund.
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Latin America/Caribbean: 70 Million More Women Hold Jobs Following Gender Reforms
Even as women in the region make advances in the labor market, the lack of economic opportunities is still an issue that needs addressing, says the World Bank.
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Jamaicans Give Feedback on WB's Social Protection Strategy for Next 10 Years
As the first country to host a consultation on the Bank's Social Protection and Labour Strategy 2012-2022, Jamaica organized a half-day event attended by government, private sector and NGO representatives.
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Shakira, World Bank Initiative Changes Lives of Half Million Kids
One year after its launch, the "Early Childhood Initiative: An Investment for Life" has improved the well-being of half million children across the region.
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Latin America/Caribbean: High Food Prices Threaten Region's Poor
Several Central American and Caribbean nations are highly vulnerable to the ongoing global food price spike says World Bank report.
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Jamaica/WB Partner to Improve Quality of Life in West Kingston
Local NGO shows how government and civil society, with support from the World Bank, work together to meet the health, education and training needs of the most vulnerable citizens.
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High-Level Visit Highlights the Achievements of Central Village
A World Bank-supported project is providing inner-city residents with access to basic infrastructure and social services within their communities.
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Latin America/Caribbean to Keep Growing in 2011
The Latin America and Caribbean region has emerged from the global crisis well compared with its own past performance and the pace of recovery in other regions, says the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospects 2011.
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In the Face of Development Challenges, "You are Not Alone," Says Regional VP
Many of the development issues faced by Jamaica today are common to many countries in the region—and in the world," said Pamela Cox, WB Regional VP, during a presentation at the University of West Indies, Mona.
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Latin America/Caribbean: Remittances On Steady Growth Path 
After experiencing a steep decline in 2009, the region's remittances will grow 2 percent in 2010 to gradually reach a solid 7-10 percent growth pace in 2011-12.
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Doing Business 2011: Jamaica Improves Property Registration
Jamaica made it easier to register property in the past year by introducing fast track procedures that save local entrepreneurs time and money, according to the new Doing Business 2011 report.
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Latin America/Caribbean Cushion Crisis' Social Impact
The global economic crisis' impact on the region's unemployment and poverty figures was less than expected thanks to its sound economic and social policies.
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World Bank Team Goes Back to School in Jamaica
World Bank discusses its program in Jamaica at the Mona School of Business at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona.
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Commodities Fuel Prosperity
Contrary to long-held beliefs, World Bank report finds that commodity revenues can create long-term prosperity in the region.
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Latin America/Caribbean: Economic Outlook Improves
With a projected growth of more than 5 percent for 2010, the region is moving fast towards a full recovery, but must improve on productivity and innovation.
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Investment in Latin American/Caribbean Youth Growing
As the World Youth Conference unfolds, regional leaders increasingly ask Bank experts for policy advice on programs that foster better education and job opportunities for childen and youth.
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Jamaica Discusses Boys and Education at National Conference
Conference examines research on boys and education to identify gaps and help provide answers to key questions about why boys underperform in the education system and changes that might be needed to engage boys more in education.
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Five Jamaican NGOs Receive Grants to Keep Boys Out of Risk
The awardees, who each received a US$5,000 grant, were Spring Village Development Foundation, Children and Community for Change (3Cs), Northern Caribbean University, Joy Town Redevelopment Foundation, and Project Hope.
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Record Funding Spurs Opportunities, Growth in Latin America/Caribbean
World Bank provided almost US$18 billion to support the region's recovery from the financial crisis and help create more opportunities for its citizens.
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Bank Broadens Access to Information
New policy, effective July 1, makes thousands of documents available, enhances Bank transparency.
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Latin America/Caribbean Becoming More Tech-Savvy in Fight Against Natural Disasters
Region is increasingly adopting disaster risk programs and technologies that save lives and protect development gains, says the World Bank.
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2010 Grant Competition Announces Two Jamaican Winners
Two Jamaican groups, the Competitiveness Company and the Abilities Foundation, win grants from the Development Marketplace Competition 2010 to support their innovative projects to reduce poverty and improve standards of living in Jamaica.
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Making a Difference: Education and Health in Rural Jamaica
The parish of St. Mary and the World Bank are working together to improve education and contribute to reducing HIV among vulnerable groups. 
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World Bank Announces New Partnership Strategy 2010-2013
The new strategy outlines future financial and technical assistance to foster economic stability as well as promote inclusive and sustained growth.
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Jamaican CSOs Working with Youth at Risk Invited to Apply for Small Grants
Civil society organizations working to keep youth, especially boys, out of risk are encouraged to submit their proposals by April 20, 2010.
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Bank Renews Commitment to Caribbean Nations
President Robert B. Zoellick offers the World Bank's support at meeting of CARICOM heads of government in Dominica.
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Trench Town: Inner-City Renewal in the Heart of Jamaica
Trench Town is one of Kingston’s poorest communities, better known for its gang-related crime and violence. A World Bank project is trying to change that.
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Nursing Shortage in the English-Speaking Caribbean Hinders the Region's Development
Nursing shortages limit access and quality of health services and affect the region's competitiveness, says a new World Bank report.
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US$200 Million for Fiscal and Debt Sustainability
New loan will support a series of measures to increase the efficiency of public financial management and budgeting processes, as well as increase tax revenues through improved tax administration.
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Shakira-World Bank Launch Initiative for the Children
Internationally-renowned artist Shakira and World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick launch a US$300 million initiative to expand development programs for young children in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Agriculture Ministry and WB to Assess Weather-Risk Insurance Model for Coffee Industry
Jamaica's coffee farmers are now one step closer to effective crop insurance coverage based on a recently signed agreement.
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WB Approves US$16 Million for Results Based Education System
The World Bank approved a US$16 million loan to support reforms to the national education system through capacity building.
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Jump Starting a Nationally Coordinated Response to HIV/AIDS
A series of World Bank-financed projects are saving lives and showing real results among Jamaicans.
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Helping Jamaican Kids Build a Better Future
World Bank Vice President Pamela Cox stressed during a visit to Jamaica that well targeted youth-at-risk programs reduce insecurity and provide opportunities to spur economic development.
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Regional Conference on Keeping Boys Out of Risk
The need for quality education and more job opportunities for the youth emerged as top issues during the World Bank-sponsored regional conference "Keeping Boys Out of Risk."
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Fighting Poverty with More Trade
A newly-released World Bank study suggests further trade integration in the Caribbean as a tool to reduce poverty and increase employment opportunities.
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US$100 Million in Fiscal Support
Finance and Public Service Minister Audley Shaw, and World Bank Director for the Caribbean Yvonne Tsikata signed a US$100 million Development Policy Loan to provide funding support for the Government's fiscal and debt sustainability program.
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Regional Vice President Visits Jamaica
Pamela Cox's visit to the country reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to assist the government led by Prime Minister Bruce Golding.
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Crime, Violence and Development in the Caribbean
This report shows that crime and violence are development issues. Donors and OECD countries need to work together with Caribbean countries to reduce the current levels in the region.
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