The World Bank In Jamaica

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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#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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Kerry Ann’s Vigilance Helps Communities in Central Jamaica Avert Disaster

Kerry-Ann monitors water levels in the Bog Walk Gorge to ensure the safety of residents.
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Five trends in gender (in)equality in the Caribbean

In Jamaica, women are also less likely than men to hold informal and vulnerable jobs.

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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