economy
UTB and Bank of the Republic Convene Dialogue on Caribbean Development
This Wednesday, May 13, the Tecnológica de Bolívar University (UTB) and the Bank of the Republic will hold the webinar 'Beyond Lag: Routes to a Prosperous Caribbean,' which will feature experts from different departments discussing the region's development and its future prospects.
TL;DR
- UTB and Bank of the Republic to hold webinar 'Beyond Lag: Routes to a Prosperous Caribbean' on May 13th.
- Webinar features experts discussing Caribbean development and future strategies.
- Event is prompted by a UTB report analyzing 45 years of Caribbean economic data (1980-2024).
- Report shows a decline in Caribbean GDP per capita from 75% of the Colombian average in 1985 to 62% in 2024.
- Webinar aims to identify strategies for the Caribbean region to overcome stagnation and promote development.