Caribbean Policy Research Institute
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.
| Abbreviation | CAPRI |
|---|---|
| Formation | c2006 |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Promotes evidence-based policy dialogue within Caribbean societies. |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 18.016385°N 76.766072°W |
| Website | capricaribbean.org |
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
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|title=(help) - "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.
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- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-03-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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