Jamaica and the IDB - Inter-American Development Bank

Projects Highlights

Preparation

Jamaica. Island Outpost Hotel Expansion.
Jamaica. Integrated Management of the Yallahs-Hope Watershed Management Area.

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Approved

Jamaica. Action Plan for C and D Countries. Jan 25, 2012
Jamaica. Development of Sports Business Value Chains in Jamaica. Jan 10, 2012

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IDB Portfolio

US$ millions, past 5 years

News

Many hospitalizations due to chronic disease preventable, IDB study shows

IDB study links enhanced early interventions and primary health care with great reduction in avoidable hospitalization from chronic diseases. Dec 16, 2011
Jamaica will strengthen its fiscal administration with IDB support‪

Jamaica will modernize its fiscal administration to improve customs, tax revenue collections and government operations with an IDB loan. Dec 6, 2011
IDB supports Jamaica with US$153 million for water supply and energy efficiency

IDB loans for Jamaica total US$153 million for Kingston metropolitan area water supply and energy efficiency and conservation. Nov 17, 2011

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Video

Development Connections: Unveiling the Impact of New Information Technologies

Policymakers and academics agree that computers, the Internet, mobile telephones and other information and communication technologies can be beneficial for economic and social development. But how strong is the impact? What conditions influence their effectiveness on development? The IDB took a bold step to apply strict statistical tools in a systematic way to evaluate how these technologies contributed to the success of several development projects in the region. These micro-documentaries are an example of some of the research made through experiments among the region.

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