Author Bio
Joanne Riley
Joanne Riley is a Development Effectiveness Officer in the Development Effectiveness Division (DVF) of IDB Invest, where she works in the structuring, supervision, and evaluation of projects. Prior to joining the IDB Invest she worked in the Office of the Executive Director for the Caribbean at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Government of Barbados. With over 25 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects, she has an MSc in Project Planning and Development from University of Bradford, United Kingdom.
Posts by Joanne Riley
Scaling Manufacturing to Drive Jobs and Exports in Honduras
With long-term financing from IDB Invest, Grupo Elcatex in Honduras expands capacity, creates jobs, and connects to global markets.
Boosting Exports While Reducing Carbon Emissions
In addition to offering various tax, customs, regulatory and other incentives for investors, free zones and industrial parks in Latin America and the Caribbean are increasingly adding another benefit to the mix: a reduced carbon footprint through self-supplied renewable energy for production.