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August 5, 2021

The Patience of Job: Improving the Sub-division Approval Process in Jamaica

Land development for residential and non-residential purposes represents over 8 percent of the country’s GDP based on the... View Article

August 5, 2021

Hotter, Hotter: Impacts and Solutions for HVAC Systems Under Climate Change

Climate Change has and will continue to result in increased air temperature and consequently, higher HVAC operating costs.... View Article

August 5, 2021

Rough Landing in Infrastructure and Land Development: Quality Control Issues and Costs

Construction accounts of about a third of the global capital formation (World Bank 2018) and corruption and quality... View Article

August 5, 2021

Flying High: Airports and Climate Change Risks

Airports are unique infrastructure assets that are particularly vulnerable and also very important in the socio-economic landscape of... View Article

August 5, 2021

Risks to Returns: Economics of natural hazards and climate change adaptation projects

Scarce resources and high demand for climate adaptation and mitigation in developing countries make applications for funding competitive.... View Article

August 5, 2021

Developmental versus Climate Change costs: What’s the difference?

Fiscal constraints make Caribbean governments anxious to source grant funding to address increasing climate related damages. Application for... View Article