December 14, 2021 New UNEP report provides a guide to increase resource efficiency in cities through circularity, better connectivity, ecosystem restoration, among others. If no action is taken, by 2050…
Category: INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
Statement From President Of The Caribbean Development Bank Dr Gene Leon to mark International Anti-Corruption Day
December 10, 2021 Today is International Anti-Corruption Day, the global observance of which is led by the United Nations. The theme for 2021 is “Your right, your role: say no…
Statement from CARICOM on the anniversary of diplomatic relations with Cuba.
December 10, 2021 It is my distinct honour, in my capacity as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), to address the People and Governments of CARICOM and Cuba on the…
OAS Ministers and High Authorities on Science and Technology Make New Commitments to Promote Connectivity, Access to Transformative Technologies and Youth Empowerment
December 10, 2021 The Sixth Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities on Science and Technology of the Organization of American States (OAS) concluded today with the adoption of the Declaration of…
OAS Launches Youth Academy on Transformative Technologies: A Gateway for Building Skills and Certification for the Jobs of the Future
December 10, 2021 The Organization of American States (OAS) today launched the OAS Youth Academy, an initiative designed to train, certify and expand job opportunities for 10,000 youth in transformative technologies…
IDB, IDB Invest and University of the West Indies Sign Landmark Agreement
December 10, 2021 Latin America and Caribbean’s leading development bank and one of its top universities to pursue joint research, initiatives, and exchange to help drive economic and social recovery…
DSG pledges CARICOM’s support in fight against family violence
December 10, 2021 Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Alexis Armstrong has reaffirmed the Community’s “unwavering community and support” in the fight to eliminate family violence, especially against…
CDB to fund Haiti’s insurance against natural hazards
December 10, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has today approved funding for the full premium for natural hazard insurance for Haiti. The Bank is…
CDB President urges regional governments to safeguard access to climate financing
December 10, 2021 President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon, is urging regional governments to institute strong accountability and compliance mechanisms to ensure that corruption does not…
FBI, Transparency International and World Bank Reps for CDB Conference on Corruption, Compliance and CyberCrime
December 7, 2021 Senior representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Transparency International and the World Bank will join other leading figures from academia, the private sector, law enforcement…
CARICOM Secretary-General on First Official Visit to Caribbean Development Bank
December 7, 2021 Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr Carla Barnett on Thursday evening paid her first official visit to the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) since her appointment…
OAS High-level Authorities of Cooperation Re-affirm their Commitment to Building Multi-sectoral Partnerships for post-COVID recovery
December 7, 2021 Over 230 delegates from OAS member states, the private sector, leading academic institutions, international organizations, permanent observer states, and other stakeholders gathered at the III OAS Meeting…