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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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Jamaica has been a stable democracy since its independence in 1962, with free expression of opinion, a free press and well-established traditions of democratic participation. In spite of modest long-term growth, Jamaica has made substantial progress in poverty reduction since it began monitoring living conditions in 1988... More
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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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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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Boys out of Risk

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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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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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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US$47 Million for Catastrophe Risk Insurance
 The first ever Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility for the Caribbean will provide participating governments with immediate access liquidity if hit by a hurricane or earthquake.
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US$65 Million to Promote Equal Opportunities
Three loans totaling US$65 million will support the country’s efforts to strengthen its social safety net, improve services for young children and their parents, and support HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
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Nov 12, 2009Project Profile: Jump Starting a Nationally Coordinated Response to HIV/AIDS in Jamaica (Feature Story)
Oct 28, 2009Caribbean News # 22 - Aug./Sept. 2009 (Newsletter)
Sep 03, 2009Jamaica: Rural Economic Development Initiative Project (Loan & Credit)
  
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