Caribbean News # 9 - Jun./Jul. 2007

June/July 2007 – Number 9   A bimonthly newsletter for the Caribbean Region

1. Robert Zoellick assumes the Presidency of the World Bank 
2. Conference on the Caribbean, A Vision 20/20
3. Haiti: Restoring Hope
4. Latin America and the Caribbean: Investing in youth is key to bridging the social gap
5. En Haiti les communautés décident pour elles-mêmes
6. República Dominicana:  Banco Mundial y el BID se refieren al Caso Baninter
7. Report: School and Work.  Does the Eastern Caribbean Education System Adequately Prepare Youth for the Global Economy?
8. Other: Regional Awards for Innovation in Statistics for Latin America and the Caribbean

1.    The key challenge for the institution and its staff "is to help all nations, particularly the poorest ones, share in the benefits of "sustainable globalization", says Robert Zoellick, new President of the World Bank. More

2.    Caribbean Leaders Develop 20/20 Vision for the region.  Read story - all Conference information

3.    Since 2004, Haiti has improved its economic and social stability, democratically elected a president and parliament and launched wide-ranging reforms. But the country continues to face challenges ahead. More

4.    The report, entitled The Promise of Youth: Policy for Youth at-Risk in Latin America and the Caribbean, recommends developing specific programs for these groups. More

5.    Quelle est la priorité pour le développement d'une communauté rurale : rendre les routes practicables ou acheter de l'équipement pour produire ? Lire

6.    Estudios recientes del Banco Mundial y del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo han señalado que la gobernabilidad, la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas son factores claves para una economía saludable y por ende un buen Estado. Leer 

7.    According to the report, the Eastern Caribbean economy is transforming and so should the education system. Read

8.    The World Bank is launching the first Regional Award for Innovation in Statistics for Latin America and the Caribbean to identify, award and promote creative and innovative statistical activities that are useful for the design, implementation and evaluation of public policies. Please visit www.worldbank.org/lacstatistics for more information and the application form. Participants must submit their application on-line by September 21, 2007.

See also:

*   NEWS FROM LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
*   NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM THE WORLD BANK
*   UPCOMING AND ONGOING ACTIVITIES
*   JOB VACANCIES  

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