Investment in robust, resilient, and equitable health systems not only improves the quality of life for millions of people but also strengthens human capital and contributes to the region's sustainable economic development. Visiting the doctor can be daunting. In Latin America and the Caribbean, this experience often involves more than just confronting personal fears—such as undergoing certain … [Read more...]
Haiti Earthquake Caused Over US$1 Billion in Damage
Haiti would need an estimated US$1.2 billion to deal with the initial damage caused by the August 14 earthquake, according to an initial impact assessment report discussed Monday during a technical steering committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Senior government ministers, as well as officials from the United Nations, the European Union, and the World Bank, were present at … [Read more...]
World Bank Says COVID-19 Threatens Human Capital Gains of the Past Decade
[Reprinted: CNW, 9-16-2020] A new report by the World Bank is warning that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is threatening the hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade, especially in the poorest countries. The reports finds that investments in human capital, the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives, are key to unlocking a child’s potential … [Read more...]