The World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LAC), completed an official visit to Jamaica, where she reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to assist the government led by Prime Minister Bruce Golding.
Country brief A stable democracy since its independence, with a free press and well-established traditions of democratic participation, Jamaica has made substantial progress in poverty reduction since 1988.
Jamaica: The Road to Sustained Growth To restore self-sustaining and job-creating growth, Jamaica needs to improve its international competitiveness and productivity, while also tackling urgent short-term economic and social needs.