Marla Dukharan

The EU broke ranks with the OECD in publishing its own blacklists in Dec 2017 & March 2019, including the OECD’s “Largely Compliant” territories of Aruba, Barbados, Belize and Bermuda. Marla discusses her research into what the blacklist is really about and what it means for the Caribbean.

Marla shares highlights from her March 2019 Caribbean Economic Report.

Marla outlines some of the most important reforms that the Caribbean region needs to embrace a digital and economically inclusive future.

On April 27, Standard & Poor’s revised the outlook on T&T’s sovereign debt to negative. Marla reviews what the revision means and its implications for Trinidad & Tobago.

Marla reviews the Fiscal 2016/2017 budget measures, providing insights on implications and feasibility, as well as economic risks and key items to track.

Marla discusses the impacts of reliance on the energy sector on economic growth and fiscal performance. Marla provides her macroeconomic assessment for 2016, expectations for the country’s sovereign credit ratings, and offers policy recommendations to counter fiscal imbalances.

Marla evaluates global growth and events, the implications on the Caribbean region, and highlights the major themes to watch in 2016. Marla reviews developments related to currencies, fiscal spending, macroeconomic performance and outlook.