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The Jamaica life expectancy paradox and hookworm eradication

Preyer, Elisabeth; Strobl, Eric - 2026

Despite stagnant economic and living conditions, early 20th-century colonial Jamaica experienced a remarkable increase in life expectancy — a phenomenon referred to as the Jamaica Paradox. One factor believed to be key in this transformation was the Hookworm Campaign (1919-1936), an...

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Jamaica : Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Jamaica

2026

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica shortly after the country successfully completed its Precautionary and Liquidity Line and the Arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility with the Fund. Jamaica’s strong track record of economic reforms has created critical buffers that are...

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Jamaica : request for purchase under the rapid financing instrument : press release; staff report; and statement by the Executive Director for Jamaica

2020

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Jamaica Country Program Evaluation, Fiscal Years 2014-25 (Approach Paper)

2026

This Country Program Evaluation examines the World Bank Group’s support to Jamaica from FY2014 to FY2025 across successive strategies and an interim period without a formal framework. The evaluation seeks to identify lessons to inform future Bank Group engagement in support of Jamaica’s...

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Real exchange rate and economic activity in Jamaica

Harris, Alvin E.; Serju-Thomas, Prudence - 2025

This paper uses Bayesian VAR Analysis to empirically evaluate the relationship between the deviations of the real effective exchange rate from its equilibrium and Jamaica's GDP (and its components) over the period 1998 to 2021. The paper finds that an appreciation in the real exchange rate is...

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The creative-destructive force of hurricanes : evidence from technological adoption in colonial Jamaican sugar estates

Huesler, Joel; Strobl, Eric - 2025

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Engines of growth : building knowledge economies in SIDS

Mohan, Preeya; Lindsay, Courtney; Jagessar, Jaymieon; … - 2025

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A multiscale integrated analysis of six developing countries with established tourism economies : the case of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Malaysia, Jordan, and Tunisia

Andreoni, Valeria; Jeyacheya, Julia - 2025

This paper investigates the socio-economic and the energy changes that have taken place in six developing countries characterized by established tourism economies. By considering the years 2000 and 2021, the MuSIASEM approach is used to analyse the energy allocation and use that have taken place...

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Jamaica : 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report

2025

Over the last decade, Jamaica has successfully reduced its public debt, firmly anchored inflation and inflation expectations, and strengthened its external position. It has built an enviable track record of investing in institutions and prioritizing macroeconomic stability. Jamaica has met...

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Conditional cash transfers, school progression and academic achievement in Jamaica

Beuermann, Diether W.; Bonilla, Andrea Ramos; Stampini, … - 2025

Covering the full population of applicants to the Jamaican Conditional Cash Transfer Program (PATH), we explore whether receiving PATH during childhood causally affects school progression and academic performance at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels. To uncover causal associations, we...

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Jamaica : national multidimensional poverty index

2025

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Natural disasters, missing pupils : evidence from colonial Jamaica's school system

Huesler, Joel - 2025

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Girls dominate, boys left behind : decomposing the gender gap in education outcomes in Jamaica

Wright, Nicholas A. - 2025

This paper utilizes administrative data to investigate the gender gap in high school performance on various high-stakes exams and the gender disparity in academic outcomes at the leading university in the Caribbean. The results show that female students outperformed their male peers, being 8.5...

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Girls dominate, boys left behind : decomposing the gender gap in education outcomes in Jamaica

Wright, Nicholas A. - 2024

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Fit for size: rethinking capacity strengthening in Small Island Developing States : lessons from climate finance support programmes in the Pacific and Caribbean

Wilkinson, Emily; Manley, Marita; Lindsay, Courtney; … - 2025

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A mixed-method feasibility trial of an early childhood, violence prevention, parenting program integrated into preschool provision in Jamaica

Baker-Henningham, Helen; Francis, Taja; Bowers, Marsha - 2025

We adapted a violence-prevention, parenting program (the Irie Homes Toolbox, or IHT) for integration into Jamaican preschool services. The adapted IHT was evaluated in a mixed-method feasibility trial in Kingston, Jamaica. Twenty-four preschools were randomly assigned to intervention (n12) or...

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Jamaica : 2024 Article IV Consultation and Second Reviews Under the Arrangement Under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line and Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Jamaica

2024

Over the last decade, Jamaica has successfully reduced public debt, anchored inflation, and strengthened its external position. It has built a strong track record of investing in institutions and prioritizing macroeconomic stability. This allowed Jamaica's response to recent global shocks to be...

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LAC Digital Economy : Country Diagnostics: Jamaica

2024

Jamaica's progress in digital transformation is paving the way for a foundational change in how the economy and society operate and create value. This report serves as input to guide Jamaica's digital transformation strategy, in line with the country's aspirations and its Vision 2030 National...

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Fiscal decentralization in the nude : discursive struggles and the stalling of its implementation in Jamaica

Wynter, Carlene Beth; De Loo, Ivo - 2024

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Making Dispute Resolution More Effective – Simplified Peer Review, Jamaica (Stage 1) : Inclusive Framework on BEPS: Action 14

2024

Under BEPS Action 14, members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS have committed to implement a minimum standard to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the mutual agreement procedure (MAP). The MAP is included in Article 25 of the OECD Model Tax Convention and commits...

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Flooding away the economic gains from transport infrastructure : evidence from colonial Jamaica

Huesler, Joel; Strobl, Eric - 2024

We investigate how the frequent flooding that damaged the internal transport infrastructure in late 19th and early 20th colonial Jamaica affected local economies. To this end the evolution of the road and railways transport system was geo-referenced and combined with geo-localized damaging flood...

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Can conditional cash transfers alter the effectiveness of other human capital development policies?

Beuermann, Diether W.; Ramos Bonilla, Andrea; Stampini, … - 2025

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Can conditional cash transfers alter the effectiveness of other human capital development policies?

Beuermann, Diether W.; Ramos Bonilla, Andrea; Stampini, … - 2024

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Breaking the cycle of debt in Small Island Developing States

Hurley, Gail; Panwar, Vikrant; Wilkinson, Emily; … - 2024

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FY 2023 Jamaica Country Opinion Survey Report

2024

The Country Opinion Survey in Jamaica assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in better understanding how stakeholders in Jamaica perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments, multilateral/bilateral agencies, media, academia, the private sector,...

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Impact of natural disasters on school attendance : a comparative study from colonial Jamaica

Huesler, Joel - 2024

This paper investigates the impact of hurricanes on school attendance in Jamaica from 1892 to 1942, a period marked by significant natural disasters, including four category two hurricanes. By integrating monthly school attendance data from the fourteen Jamaican parishes with assessments of...

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Evaluation of the EU budget support in Jamaica (2008-2021) : main report

2024

The evaluation assessed the EU's Budget Support programmes implemented in Jamaica from 2008 to 2021 in support of the country's National Development Plan (Vision 2030) and the economic, justice & security and forest management sector reform strategies. This evaluation was mandated by the...

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Jamaica : Systemic Risk Monitoring

Jakubik, Petr - 2024

The technical assistance mission aimed to build capacity to enhance financial stability analyses and assessments in the Bank of Jamaica. It reviewed the latest available Financial Stability Report and the analytical toolkit. In particular, the mission helped the bank to estimate sectoral credit...

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Jamaica : Technical Assistance Report-Systemic Risk Monitoring

2024

The technical assistance mission aimed to build capacity to enhance financial stability analyses and assessments at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). It reviewed the latest available Financial Stability Report (FSR) and the analytical toolkit. In particular, the mission assisted the BOJ in estimating...

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Jamaica : Third Reviews Under the Arrangement Under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line and the Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release and Staff Report

2024

Supported by strong policy frameworks, Jamaica has managed to respond to recent global shocks prudently. Policies have supported the economy while still reducing public debt and inflation. Growth has been solid, the external position has strengthened, and the economic outlook remains a positive...

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Drivers of public debt reduction in the Caribbean : a case study of Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Suriname

Alleyne, Dillon; Hendrickson, Michael K.; Pantin, Machel - 2024

The Caribbean’s long-running public debt challenge has been worsened by COVID-19. Recent international interest rate increases and the looming threat of climate change impacts place even more burden on Caribbean governments' budgets. While the Caribbean's average debt burden has risen in the...

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Trade Policy Review: Jamaica 2024

2024

The fifth review of the trade policies and practices of Jamaica takes place on 10 and 12 July 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Jamaica.

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An assessment of urban expansion in Caribbean small island developing states : the cases of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago

Paula, Jônatas de; Hosein, Tarick - 2024

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Who benefits most? : examining the heterogeneous impact of a need-based grant program in Jamaica

Wright, Nicholas A.; Carter, Akeem - 2024

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Jamaica: FINSAC Blanket Guarantee, 1997

George, Ayodeji - 2022

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Jamaica : FINSAC Blanket Guarantee, 1997

George, Ayodeji - 2023

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Jamaica: reserve requirements, GFC

Runkel, Corey N. - 2022

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Jamaica : Reserve Requirements, GFC

Runkel, Corey - 2023

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Econometric Estimation of the Capital Stock and the Production Function : The Case of the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, and Suriname

Baca Campodonico, Jorge Francisco; Reyes, Gerardo - 2023

Most studies of total factor productivity (TFP) and long-term production functions use capital stock time series obtained from ad hoc estimates of the rate of depreciation and the initial capital stock. This paper introduces a methodology that allows the simultaneous econometric estimation of...

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Determinants of Inflation in Jamaica

Indalmanie, Samuel P. - 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic was a structural break in government policies and operations as unprecedented lockdowns and restrictions in movement heralded a change from the pursuit of macroeconomic stability to saving lives and livelihood. Economic activities were significantly affected. Fiscal rules...

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Jamaica : First Reviews Under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line and Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangements-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Jamaica

2023

Jamaica's commitment to macroeconomic stability and strong policy frameworks continue to allow the country to navigate the difficult global environment. Strong growth continued over the last fiscal year, and sound macroeconomic policies are focused on prioritizing sustainability, supporting...

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Jamaica : Technical Assistance Report-Climate Public Investment Management Assessment (C-PIMA)

2023

This paper presents Jamaica's Technical Assistance report on climate public investment management assessment (C-PIMA). Jamaica's dependence on fossil fuels imports for energy generation calls for a transition to renewables even though Jamaica's contribution to the worldwide greenhouse gases...

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Jamaica : Request for an Arrangement Under the Precautionary Liquidity Line and Request for an Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Jamaica

2023

This paper highlights Jamaica's Request for an Arrangement under the Precautionary Liquidity Line (PLL) and Request for an Arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Jamaica has been buffeted by a difficult global environment-from coronavirus disease, the war in Ukraine,...

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Jamaica : 2022 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report and Staff Statement

2023

The 2022 Article IV Consultation highlights that Jamaica has been buffeted by a difficult global environment-from coronavirus disease (COVID), the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing tightening of global financial conditions. The authorities provided targeted support to vulnerable households and...

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Violent Discipline and Parental Behavior : Short- and Medium-term Effects of Virtual Parenting Support to Caregivers

Dinarte-Diaz, Lelys; Ravindran, Saravana; Shah, Manisha; … - 2023

Approximately 75% of children aged 2 to 4 worldwide are regularly subjected to violent discipline across the globe. We study the impact of a virtually-delivered intervention on positive parenting practices in Jamaica. We find the intervention improves caregiver knowledge (0.52 SD) and attitudes...

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Violent Discipline and Parental Behavior : Short- and Medium-Term Effects of Virtual Parenting Support to Caregivers

Dinarte-Diaz, Lelys - 2023

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Extreme weather and real estate : a case study of the Jamaican housing market

Spencer, Nekeisha - 2023

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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : Jamaica

2023

Jamaica is a small island developing state situated in the Caribbean. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean, with an approximate population of 2.8 million and a gross domestic product (GDP) of 14.6 billion dollars. Agriculture and tourism are two of Jamaica's main industries, with the...

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Hot and Bothered : The Impact of Weather Shocks on Violent, Property, and Sex Crimes in Jamaica

Wright, Nicholas; Stewart, Aubrey - 2023

Developing countries face the largest exposure to the negative effects of climate change. However, as temperature and rainfall patterns change, we have a limited understanding of their impact on these countries and the mitigation strategies that may be most appropriate. In this paper, we utilize...

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Policy considerations for sustainable transportation in three Caribbean small island developing states : options for improving land transportation efficiency : Barbados, the British Virgin Islands and Jamaica

Phillips, Willard; Nicholson, George; Alleyne, Antonio; … - 2023

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Proxy means test for targeting welfare benefits in Jamaica

Blake, Garfield O.; Gibbison, Godfrey - 2025

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eWOM revenge in small accommodations : investigating the mediating role of clout in guest de-influencing behaviour in Jamaica

Chamberlain, Laleesha Angelee; Brito, Yahaira Lisbeth Moreno - 2025

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The impact of weather shocks on violent and property crimes in Jamaica

Wright, Nicholas A.; Stewart, Aubrey M. - 2025

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Do international capital flows discourage labour productivity in the Caribbean? : an empirical investigation of Jamaica

McCloud, Nadine; Ivey, Wendel - 2025

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Energy poverty among women in Jamaica's low-income communities

Walters, Shinique - 2025

"A timely and important contribution to research on energy poverty and gender inequality, offering novel insights into a relatively understudied country in the Caribbean, with a core focus on low-income women and communities in Jamaica. It includes powerful and practical policy solutions to...

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Remittances and inequality in Jamaica

McFarlane, Adian A.; Brown, Leanora; Das, Anupam - 2025

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