Caribbean Outlook 3: Economic recovery and repositioning in the era of COVID-19. Policy Brief

The economies of the subregion were hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those dependent on tourism. As a result, the Caribbean has seen a reversal of the hard-won gains achieved in growing their economies and reducing unemployment and inequality. The inflation stemming from pandemic supply chain disruption, which has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, has made the sustained uptick in economic performance beyond pre-pandemic levels unlikely, notwithstanding strong growth estimates for 2021 and 2022. The last two years have taught the region that continued ‘business as usual’ is…

Improving broadband quality and affordability in the Caribbean: Policies to advance digital inclusion in the subregion. Policy Brief

In this digitally transforming world, digital inclusion is becoming increasingly important to social inclusion and sustainable development. Affordable access to broadband is an essential precondition to digital inclusion. Internet quality, as measured by speed and other indicators, is also important, as digital inclusion is ultimately about ensuring equal access to the benefits and opportunities offered by digital technologies and the Internet. This policy brief provides insight into Internet speed and affordability across the Caribbean, and offers some recommendations for policymakers working…

Report of the twenty-ninth session of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

Halfway to 2030 in Latin America and the Caribbean: progress and recommendations for acceleration. Summary

Los países de América Latina y el Caribe se encuentran en la mitad del período establecido para alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible. El avance hacia esos Objetivos y metas se vio seriamente obstaculizado por la pandemia de enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19), que causó un fuerte impacto en el mundo a partir de 2020 y comprometió el progreso hacia la consecución de la Agenda en vastas regiones del planeta, incluida América Latina y el Caribe, la región del mundo más afectada por la pandemia. En el último bienio, se han sumado, …

The Role of Data for SDG Advancement in the Caribbean

Artificial Intelligence for Caribbean Sustainable Development