The Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC) is one of ten IMF Regional Technical Assistance Centers (RTACs) located around the world in the Pacific, the Caribbean, in Africa, the Middle East, India and Central America. These Centres were created to help countries strengthen human and institutional capacity to design and implement sound macroeconomic policies that promote growth and reduce poverty.
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Assessments & Evaluations CARTAC Phase V Independent Mid-Term Evaluation (November 2021) |
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The five-day CARTAC Workshop, “Enhancing Data Analysis for Risk Management,” is currently underway in Panama City (February 17-21, 2025), organized in coordination with the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) and in partnership with the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC) and the World Customs Organization (WCO). This workshop has brought together customs officers from 23 countries across the Caribbean region. The objective of the workshop is to strengthen capacities and highlight the critical role of data management in trade facilitation, fraud control, and the improvement of performance and transparency. Attendees are already benefiting from insightful discussions and networking opportunities that will enhance their skills in risk management. The last in-person Customs Workshop was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic November 19-22, 2019.
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St. Lucia | |
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