Caribbean Policy Research Institute Explained
| Caribbean Policy Research Institute |
| Abbreviation: | CAPRI |
| Formation: | c2006 |
| Type: | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose: | Promotes evidence-based policy dialogue within Caribbean societies. |
| Location: | The University of the West Indies (Mona), Kingston 7, Jamaica |
| Coords: | 18.0164°N -76.7661°W |
| Website: | capricaribbean.org |
The Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) is a public policy think tank based at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston, Jamaica.[1] The think tank's executive director is Dr. Damien King, Jamaican economist and lecturer in economics at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
Operation
The institute publishes research[2] [3] [4] in the areas of Economics, Governance, Sustainability and Social Issues. Recommendations from CAPRI's studies are shared with the public via large forums, and with policy-makers and influencers in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries.[5] CAPRI puts strong emphasis on advocating for the evidence-based policy recommendations it puts forward.[6]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: IDL-BNC @ IDRC: War-torn Societies Project (WSP) . March 23, 2010 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070705212726/https://idl-bnc.idrc.ca/dspace/handle/123456789/34244 . July 5, 2007 .
- News: Robust growth antidote to debt - CaPRI - In per capita terms, each Jamaican owes US$7,920. - GDP expansion above 4% will do the trick - Tax reform recommended . Jamaica Gleaner . Jamaica-gleaner.com . 2008-03-28 . 2012-11-20.
- http://www.jm.undp.org/content/public-forum-debt
- Web site: Focal Point . 2010-03-26 . dead. https://archive.today/20070516160618/http://www.focal.ca/publications/focalpoint/fp0707/?article=article6&lang=e . 2007-05-16 .
- http://jis.gov.jm/tools/printable.asp?print=/officePM/html/20090210T100000-0500_18398_JIS_GOVERNMENT_RECEIVES_REPORT_ON_SOCIAL_PARTNERSHIP_FROM_CAPRI.asp
- Web site: Archived copy . 2010-03-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726035803/http://www.estandardsforum.org/system/briefs/265/original/brief-Jamaica.pdf?1254987844 . 2011-07-26 . dead.
