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The World Bank in the Caribbean

The Caribbean is a diverse region with significant economic potential and growth opportunities. However, the region is extremely vulnerable to natural hazards, and is facing severe economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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#AskWBCaribbean: Fiscal Policy for Resilient Small States

The event is the first in a series of educational webinars targeted at the Caribbean, addressing fiscal policy to build resilience in small states.
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Preparing for Hurricane Season

We share five key lessons learned from risk communication to behavioral change.
Report

The Promise of Integration

LAC is becoming less integrated. Trade intensity has largely stagnated, and foreign direct investment (FDI) to most countries has declined.

The Caribbean At-A-Glance

The Caribbean is blessed with great economic potential and growth opportunities. It is one of the world’s top tourist destinations, with its stunning scenery and vibrant cultures drawing visitors from across the globe. However, the region’s greatest threat is its vulnerability to climate change and exposure to natural disasters.

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Boosting competitiveness and productivity in Suriname

This operation will contribute to private sector growth opportunities, boost job creation, and benefit more than 200 small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

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Carlos Felipe Jaramillo Vice president World Bank Latin America and the Caribbean

Carlos Felipe Jaramillo

World Bank 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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Brochure: Inside the Caribbean

Learn about our work in the Caribbean
Towards a Blue Economy

A promise for sustainable growth in the Caribbean
Marine Pollution in the Caribbean: Not a Minute to Waste

Report Calls for Urgent Action to Tackle Marine Pollution, A Growing Threat to the Caribbean Sea
Open and Nimble

Finding Stable Growth in Small Economies

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Kingston

Penny Bowen
3rd Floor, Courtleigh Corporate Centre, 6 St. Lucia Avenue
Kingston 5

+1 (876) 960-0459

pbowen@worldbankgroup.org