Summary
I am pleased to be part of today s timely discussion on financing investments in emerging economies, policy, investment, and dispute resolution.
Your ongoing effort to include the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in these discussions does resonate with us.
Jamaica is a large shareholder, and significant beneficiary of our financing.
We have been cementing this relationship for over 50 years.
So, why is today s discussion so important?
COVID-19 has undermined our already fragile regional economies.
The impact has been severe, with gross domestic product declining by over 7% in 2020; significant job losses; and fiscal and debt sustainability concerns exacerbated as governments seek to contain the virus s spread; provide economic stimulus and protect vulnerable groups.
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