Caribbean Policy Research Institute

Caribbean Policy Research Institute
AbbreviationCAPRI
Formationc2006
TypeNon-profit organization
PurposePromotes evidence-based policy dialogue within Caribbean societies.
Location
  • The University of the West Indies (Mona), Kingston 7, Jamaica
Coordinates18°00′59″N 76°45′58″W / 18.016385°N 76.766072°W / 18.016385; -76.766072
Websitecapricaribbean.org
Caribbean Policy Research Institute is located in Jamaica
Caribbean Policy Research Institute
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CaPRI, 29 Munro Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica

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.

History

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]

References

  1. ^ "IDL-BNC @ IDRC: War-torn Societies Project (WSP)". Archived from the original on July 5, 2007. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
  2. ^ "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. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  3. ^ [1] Archived February 12, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Focal Point". Archived from the original on 2007-05-16. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
  5. ^ [2][dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-03-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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