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As its neighbors across the Caribbean, Jamaica is vulnerable to extreme weather events and climate change. Over the last 30 years, Jamaica suffered high debt and low growth. As the country continues implementing an ambitious program of economic reforms, Jamaica��s economy has begun to revive.

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��ϲ�� Strengthens Social Protection for the Vulnerable in Jamaica

The project is to expand coverage of social protection in Jamaica and to strengthen its social protection delivery system.
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Dissemination Workshop: Jamaica Digital Economy Report

Efforts to modernize governmental processes are underway, such as upgrading the eGov Data Centre and digitalizing tax and welfare transactions.
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��ϲ�� Announces New Strategy to Promote Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development in Jamaica

The strategy foresees investments of US $550 million in the next four years, outlining a comprehensive plan of technical and financial assistance.

Jamaica At-A-Glance

Like its neighbors across the Caribbean, Jamaica is vulnerable to natural disasters including hurricanes, flooding and the effects of climate change. It is an upper middle income country but struggles with low growth, high public debt and many external shocks which weaken its economy...

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The project aims to increase the adoption of climate resilient practices among targeted fishing and fish farming communities in Jamaica.

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Carlos Felipe Jaramillo

��ϲ�� Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean

Lilia Burunciuc

Country Director for Caribbean Countries

Gail Richardson

Operations Manager for Caribbean Countries

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Kingston

Penny Bowen
3rd Floor,
Courtleigh Corporate Centre,
6 St. Lucia Avenue,
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Jamaica

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Dissemination Workshop: Jamaica Digital Economy Report

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