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As its neighbors across the Caribbean, Jamaica is vulnerable to extreme weather events and climate change. Over the last 30 years, Jamaica suffered high debt and low growth. As the country continues implementing an ambitious program of economic reforms, Jamaica��s economy has begun to revive.

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Uniting Communities and Nature: A Blueprint for Conservation in the Caribbean

As the region faces mounting environmental and climate challenges, these stories offer hope and a blueprint for sustainable development.
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Jamaicans to Benefit from Redevelopment of the Kingston Waterfront

The historic core of the city, downtown Kingston and its waterfront, has been underutilized, exacerbating issues of crime, poverty, and inequality.
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�Ӱ��̳ Strengthens Social Protection for the Vulnerable in Jamaica

The project is to expand coverage of social protection in Jamaica and to strengthen its social protection delivery system.

Jamaica At-A-Glance

Like its neighbors across the Caribbean, Jamaica is vulnerable to natural disasters including hurricanes, flooding and the effects of climate change. It is an upper middle income country but struggles with low growth, high public debt and many external shocks which weaken its economy...

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The project aims to increase the adoption of climate resilient practices among targeted fishing and fish farming communities in Jamaica.

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Carlos Felipe Jaramillo

�Ӱ��̳ Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean

Lilia Burunciuc

Country Director for Caribbean Countries

Gail Richardson

Operations Manager for Caribbean Countries

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Jamaicainfo@worldbankgroup.org

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