Caribbean Development Bank’s Post

🚨 Caribbean education is facing a significant crisis, no more evident than in the disappointing results in the 2024 CXC examinations. 😔 During his keynote address Reimagining the Future (Again): Radical Shifts Needed for Caribbean Education Transformation, on the final day of the recent Regional Symposium and Policy Dialogue on Transforming Education in the Cayman Islands, Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr Didacus Jules, noted that education transformation must be approached as a connected, system-wide priority. Dr Jules outlined 8 key failures that have contributed to the slow progress of change in the regional education system: 🔑 Colonial legacies 👩🏫 Lack of technology integration 🚀 Poor policy development 📚 Outdated curricula 📊 Resources constraints 🌱 Persistent inequality 🧠 Social challenges 📈 Limited access to higher education ✨ “Driving it all must be a compelling vision and purpose... the why of education,” said Dr Jules. Curious to hear more? Stream the full session here: https://ow.ly/iift50TOxB5 #EducationForAl

This week in Kingston, #Jamaica, 60 participants from 14 countries, underwent interactive training focused on equipping them with the skills to use #datainsights for #povertyreduction initiatives. The 3-day KoboToolbox Training Workshop, hosted by the Bank's Basic Needs Trust Fund (#BNTF) was delivered by The World Bank Geo-Enabling initiative for Monitoring and Supervision (GEMS) team and the KoboToolbox team. #capacitybuilding

🌎This week, Serena Rossignoli, Acting Head of the Caribbean Development Bank 's (CDB) Office of Independent Evaluation, and Thania de la Garza, CDB Evaluation Specialist, represented CDB at the UNDP National Evaluation Capacities Conference in Beijing, China. Serena participated in a panel discussion, sharing insights on "Navigating Contextual and Cultural Diversity: Tailoring Evaluation Systems to National and Regional Realities." Thania moderated the session, which explored key challenges and best practices for strengthening national M&E systems in the Caribbean. 🚨Key lessons learned include the importance of tailoring M&E models to the Caribbean's unique context, involving civil society to drive transparency, and focusing on resilience to address vulnerabilities posed by natural disasters. The discussion highlighted the need for a systemic, long-term approach, alongside technical assistance and regional cooperation, to build sustainable and effective monitoring and evaluation systems. CDB remains committed to supporting Caribbean nations in addressing these challenges and fostering data-driven decision-making for resilient development. 📷In our photos: 🔷Thania (far left) and Serena (second left) during their panel discussion. 🔷Serena (second right) and Thania (far left) are joined by fellow evaluation professionals Camille Spencer (far right) and Lisa Goonai, both from Trinidad and Tobago who also in attendance at the Conference.

Our #Caribbean story of resilience building continues 20 years after Hurricane Ivan. The region's small island developing states remain exposed to increasingly volatile climatic events. Acting President Isaac Solomon participated in a commemorative event in #Grenada recently led by CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) and, and affirmed that CDB continues to work with partners including governments, civil society and private sector to build a stronger and more resilient region. Our comprehensive approach to addressing climate resilience and disaster risk management aims to: ▶️enhance capacity in vulnerable sectors, ▶️increase partnerships to mobilise concessional resources and expertise, and ▶️develop and promote relevant tools. Through strategic collaboration, continue to enhance climate change awareness, improve access to reliable data, engage mutli-sector stakeholders in meaningful discussions, in efforts to support #SIDS in building resilience and adapting to climate change challenges.

💁♀️New free training opportunity for #Caribbean women entrepreneurs. Learn how to use the International Trade Center's Global Trade Helpdesk to: ☑️Find economically attractive markets ☑️Evaluate market entry costs ☑️Accessing regulatory information Join the SheTrades Caribbean Hub ✍️https://bit.ly/3YobLVj & register for this session today https://ow.ly/f8pz50TM0qv exporTT Limited Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS

Our Acting Vice President Operations Therese Turner-Jones joins the discussion on the World Bank Caribbean's panel examining the middle-income trap on Thursday October 17, at 10:00am EST. Watch live online http://wrld.bg/o5JX50TM1Rw

💫We believe disability is not an inability, and nothing can be done without the invaluable contribution of the disabled community! We're finalising a new study to champion inclusion in #Caribbean development. Read more 🔗https://ow.ly/3HzS50TLwse Full album 👉https://bit.ly/4f5Kr3S UK in the Caribbean Floyd Morris

Find out how #Caribbean agri-MSMEs and producers will access finance, fostering innovation, and improving distribution systems to enhance competitiveness and resilience with our newest programme. 🪴🏚️🚜🛤️ We continue to collaborate to boost food and nutrition security. Read more ➡️https://ow.ly/Zuql50TJXT9 International Trade Centre FIIAPP Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA)

🌟 #DYK in 2023, we supported the Youth Economy Project in Saint Lucia to empower young entrepreneurs across sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and the blue and green economies? Through grants, training and mentorship, this initiative is creating opportunities for over 3,000 youth, including those with disabilities, helping to reduce unemployment and strengthen social resilience. 💼🌱 💡 Discover how we’re empowering youth and much more in our 2023 Annual Report, out now! 📊📈https://ow.ly/uMpR50THNOE

Are you ready to make a difference in the Caribbean region? We're looking for talented, passionate individuals to join our team and help drive sustainable development and economic growth. 🔎 We’re currently hiring for two roles: 👩💼Operational Risk Officer 📅 Application Deadline: October 14, 2024 👨💼Events and Conferences Officer 📅 Application Deadline: October 31, 2024 🔗 www.caribank.org/careers #NowHiring #CareerOpportunities #CDBCareers #CaribbeanJobs