On Friday, November 22, 2024, you are cordially invited to the launch of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) a transformative financial entity focused on advancing sustainable climate resilience development across the Caribbean, Pacific Africa, Latin America, and SIDS.
The establishment of the DBRP is significant and timely. Climate finance has taken centre stage at COP29, with discussions focusing on supporting climate action and enhancing resilience in developing countries.
Co-hosted by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the PVBLIC Foundation, the launch event will highlight the Bank’s innovative approach to addressing critical challenges through partnerships and data-driven finance.
Among the featured speakers on the programme include persons who have played pivotal roles in conceptualizing and supporting the establishment of the DBRP:
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor, The UWI
Dr. Didacus Jules, Director-General, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OESC)
The Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Statesman-in-Residence, The UWI
Dr. Gene Leon, Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity
Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, Executive Chairman of PVBLIC Foundation
Thomas Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer, Kinesis
Professor David Tennant, Professor of Development Finance, The UWI Mona Campus
Dr. Nekeisha Spencer, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, The UWI
We look forward to your participation in this important event. Please see the details below.
Kindly note the details below:
Event: Launch of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP)
Date: Friday, November, 22, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM (Jamaica/Panama) | 10:30 AM (Eastern Caribbean/AST)
Live broadcast: www.uwitv.global and www.facebook.com/UWITV
