Jason Cotton

Passionate Caribbean Economist with proven expertise in Fiscal diagnostics, Country Strategy Formulation; Public Policy and Research and Analysis.

[Jason Cotton @JasonCo78530703]

@KingTunde_SZN 10 holes

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In case you missed our Haiti discussion today, see the recording here: https://t.co/sekOwfdOkV

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Mark your calendar for CDB’s upcoming seminar on Trade and Logistics.

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Sargassum seaweed in Antigua and Barbuda. A continued threat and possibly also an opportunity for lives and livelihoods in the Caribbean.

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It was my great delight and honor to have dinner and conversation with an intellectual giant Professor Lino Briguglio, a world renowned expert in measuring vulnerability and resilience in small states.

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Merry Christmas 2022

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The CDB contributes to technical discussions among SIDS in the Caribbean, Pacific and Atlantic, Indian Ocean to expand their international access to concessional finance and improve the lives of people in highly vulnerable countries.

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

We’re wrapping up an illuminating #WadadliActionPlatform Day 1 with key #SIDSDebtSustainability learnings.
The #MVI can drive
✅ Greater returns on investments in developing countries
✅ Improved international development cooperation ➡️ better development outcomes

#IslandsLead

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Get insights into the Regions performance and outlook.

[Wayne Chen @wcchen]

Jamaica is the world’s 66th largest island.

[Jen Heemstra @jenheemstra]

Vaccines usually take over 10 years to develop, test, and mass produce. But, scientists predict we could have an effective vaccine for Covid-19 by early 2021. How is this possible? They’re betting on a new vaccine strategy. If successful, it could be transformative. A thread.

[Jason Rosario Braganza @JasonBraganza1]

Catch the latest symposium by @afronomicslaw that presents perspectives from the Global South on the Covid-19 pandemic. In a 4 part series we look into legal, economic, governance, and social issues arising from Covid-19.

[Lambert Brown @LambertBrownJa]

Finally the MOHW has admitted that there are19 positive cases of Covid 19 at their Head Office. They can no longer duck the question. Truth will also come out no matter how some try to suppress same. Is the MOHW HQ now a "workplace cluster"?

[Kelly Rubinho @KellyRubinho]

@wef 🇧🇷😷

[Kevz Politics @KevzPolitics]

#UPDATE: Barbados Health Minister Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic restates that at this point there is no evidence of community spread in Barbados

[Jason Cotton @JasonCo78530703]

Let’s keep up this momentum Barbados. Flatten the curve.

[Kevz Politics @KevzPolitics]

#BREAKING: For the first time, Barbados recorded no additional coronavirus cases for two consecutive days; Barbados recorded its first case on March 16th

17th April 2020 Barbados COVID-19 by the Numbers
Confirmed cases: 75 (+0)
Tests completed: 965
Recovered: 15
Deaths: 5

[Jason Cotton @JasonCo78530703]

The COVID19 pandemic is dealing the world a heavy blow and I am becoming less optimistic of the hope for a V shaped recovery.

[Jason Cotton @JasonCo78530703]

The challenges associated with this COVID-19 pandemic are pervasive and far reaching requiring a whole of government and society response. Lets protect women and girls at this time as we stand steadfast in the battle against this disease. https://t.co/VDonTKaQlO