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  Barbados statistics
  - Population 0.29 mln
  - Life expectancy 77 years
  - Net migration -1,250
  - GDP $2.15 bln
  - FDI, net inflows $0.06 bln
  - Cellphone users 81%
  - Internet users 55%
  - High-tech exports 10%

Climate Development Knowledge Network Inside Stories

Climate Development Knowledge Network Inside Stories

The Climate and Development Knowledge Network is delighted to announce the launch of four new ‘Inside Stories on Climate Compatible Development’ in collaboration with Acclimatise, LTS International and Ithaca Environmental Consultants. These case studies from Barbados, China, Ecuador, Jamaica, and Senegal – diverse countries and contexts – all shed light on the possibilities for public-private partnerships to finance and support climate compatible development.

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Louise Boom on October 7, 2012

Branding Agricultural Commodities

Branding Agricultural Commodities

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Agricultural commodities matter to development. Commodity products such as sugar, coffee or beef contribute to more than a quarter of GDP in developing countries. This paper examines the potential for branding agricultural commodities in developing countries. This paper looks at how producers in these countries can exploit the same commercial marketing principles and supply chain innovations commonly used in the mature markets of the developed world.

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Sonia Hossain on June 11, 2012

Global Aids Response Progress Report 2012, Barbados

Global Aids Response Progress Report 2012, Barbados

This report was prepared in collaboration with a broad cross section of stakeholders from government, private and civil society organizations (CSO); including faith-based organizations (FBOs). The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Barbados commenced with the first two reported cases occurring in 1984.Anti-retroviral therapy was introduced into Barbados in 2002 as part of the Government’s expanded response to HIV/AIDS. Between 2001 and the end of 2010, there was a dramatic decline in mortality rates from 10 more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 31, 2012

Social Sector Investment Programme 2011: Facing The Issues

Social Sector Investment Programme 2011: Facing The Issues

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The social sector continues to play a key role in Trinidad & Tobago’s commitment to achieving sustainable human development. The social programmes and services in the sector are closely aligned to this country’s development priorities. This edition of the Social Sector Investment Programme (SSIP) report focuses primarily on three of the seven interconnected pillars as outlined in this country’s development strategy; (i) People-Centred Development, (ii) Poverty Eradication and Social Justice more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 31, 2012

Situation Analysis of Children and Women in the Eastern Caribbean

Situation Analysis of Children and Women in the Eastern Caribbean

This Situation Analysis examines progress in the achievement of the rights of children and women and identifies gaps and priorities for future action. A rights based framework guided the report. This Situation Analysis can contribute to evidence-based advocacy for more child focused policies and programmes throughout the eastern Caribbean and, in its own way, enable all to work more effectively toward the achievement of both children’s rights and the Millennium Development Goals, which are, in more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 31, 2012

Effects of Economic Performance and Immigration on Youth Unemployment

Effects of Economic Performance and Immigration on Youth Unemployment

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The main purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between new arrivals from the mainland of China holding one-way permit holders (OWPH), inflation, gross domestic product (GDP) and youth unemployment. Hong Kong is expected to undergo a continuous economic slowdown and a shrinking labour market under the financial crisis. Young people, especially those with low educational attainment, low levels of skill and those continuously unemployed, will find it even harder to secure a job. more...

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Sonia Hossain on April 26, 2012

Caribbean Human Development Report 2012

Caribbean Human Development Report 2012

Crime has become one of the main challenges threatening economies and livelihoods in Caribbean countries, but the right mix of policies and programmes can halt the problem, according to the Caribbean Human Development Report 2012. The Caribbean Human Development Report reviews the current state of crime as well as national and regional policies and programmes to address the problem in seven English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint more...

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Sonia Hossain on March 25, 2012

Barbados: Staff Report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation

Barbados: Staff Report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation

Added by Zunia.org on January 20, 2012

JOB - Senior Evaluation Officer

JOB - Senior Evaluation Officer

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The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is seeking to recruit an exceptional and dynamic individual from nationals of its member countries to fill the position of Senior Evaluation Officer to work in the Office of Independent Evaluation (OIE). The Senior Evaluation Officer (SEO) is primarily responsible for leading and contributing to corporate, country strategy, programme, sector or thematic evaluations. ...

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Prasanth Prabhakaran on November 5, 2011

JOB - Deputy Director, Human Resources

JOB - Deputy Director, Human Resources

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The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has a rewarding opportunity for a qualified, human resource professional with a serious interest in working in a high performance development banking environment and a passion for the delivery of customer-focused services. CDB is a multi-lateral development bank that collaborates with its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) to promote sustainable social and economic development, economic cooperation and regional integration.

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Prasanth Prabhakaran on November 5, 2011

JOB - Vice-President (Corporate Services) and Bank Secretary,

JOB - Vice-President (Corporate Services) and Bank Secretary,

devnetjobs.org –

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has a great opportunity for a Vice-President (Corporate Services) and Bank Secretary [VP (CS) & Bank Secretary] who will provide strong leadership, innovative and visionary management and oversight to the Corporate Services functions. He/she will also guide the Bank in the management of external relations with member countries, donors, other stakeholders and strategic partners. CDB is a multilateral Development Bank that collaborates with more...

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Prasanth Prabhakaran on November 5, 2011

Exploratory Assessment of Trafficking in Persons in the Caribbean Region

Exploratory Assessment of Trafficking in Persons in the Caribbean Region

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Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, including literature reviews, national surveys and key informant interviews, this exploratory research points to some level of internal and/or external human trafficking in all the countries studied. Victims of human trafficking in the Caribbean region were found to be men, women, boys and girls from the Caribbean as well as from countries outside the region. These victims were found in multiple forms of exploitation including more...

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Farina Ahmed on May 23, 2011

Legal Review on Trafficking in Persons in the Caribbean

Legal Review on Trafficking in Persons in the Caribbean

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This Second Edition reviews legislation and government policy related to combating human trafficking in eight Caribbean countries: The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, the Netherlands Antilles, St Lucia, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. This review has assessed the applicability of existing statute law for the prosecution of human traffickers, the protection of trafficking victims and the prevention of trafficking activities. This includes criminal provisions that constitute one or more more...

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Farina Ahmed on May 22, 2011

Natural Resources and Non-Cooperative Trade Policy

Natural Resources and Non-Cooperative Trade Policy

When looking at the conditions of trade in natural resources the world appears upside down: tariff protection in natural resources sectors is generally lower than for overall merchandise trade, while export restrictions are twice as likely as in other sectors. On the other hand, tariff escalation is significant in natural resources sectors, where materials in their raw state face, on average, lower duties than in their processed form.In this paper, we discuss how export taxes and tariff more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 10, 2011

Barbados: 2010 Article IV Consultation-Selected Issues

Barbados: 2010 Article IV Consultation-Selected Issues

Added by Zunia.org on December 16, 2010

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