CDB looks at deepening involvement in Ja

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has signalled an intention to deepen involvement in Jamaica’s sustainable development programmes as a senior executive team yesterday completed a week of high-level exchanges with government ministers and other officials.

The mission commenced with a meeting with Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday, where the dialogue centred on strengthening the partnership between the country and the Bank to accelerate Jamaica’s economic growth agenda. Pivotal areas identified for deeper intervention included agriculture, food sovereignty, water security, citizens’ security and capacity building for national institutions.

The delegation also held discussions with Director General Dr Wayne Henry and other senior managers from the Planning Institute of Jamaica, which focused on increased support for initiatives to promote resilience and sustainability.