WASHINGTON, CMC - A World Bank-backed forum has called for improved skills training, revitalize investments and increase connectivity “both physical and virtual “ in kick-starting growth in the Caribbean.

The Washington-based financial institution said that was the message from a mix of local business people, civil society and ministers from across the region, known as Caribbean Growth Forum (CGF), a joint initiative by the Compete Caribbean Program, the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, and the Caribbean Development Bank.

CGF is also supported by the Canadian International Development Agency, the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the University of the West Indies.