The 4th Industrial Revolution brings endless opportunities for the Caribbean. To exploit these opportunities, the private sector can partner with governments to deploy successful initiatives to prepare the current and future workforce for the emerging technologies. … [Read more...] about The Caribbean: A Private Sector’s Challenge to Increasing Productivity and Growth – Part II
The Caribbean: A Private Sector’s Challenge to Increasing Productivity and Growth – Part II
Why Our Region Needs More Gender Bonds
Latin America is not yet late to join the nascent gender bond market. The timing is just right. These bonds also empower women economically and socially without sacrificing profitability. … [Read more...] about Why Our Region Needs More Gender Bonds
Tower Companies Transform Cellular Services in Latin America and the Caribbean
The expansion of cellular services has created business alternatives that adapt to the needs of a region struggling to bridge its digital divide. We are witnessing the rise of tower companies. … [Read more...] about Tower Companies Transform Cellular Services in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Caribbean: A Private Sector’s Challenge to Increasing Productivity and Growth – Part I
New technologies and big data are increasing the demand for skills, including digital skills and high-level cognitive skills. Caribbean private sector can influence the types of skills it needs from its workforce and play an active role in increasing productivity and competitiveness in the region - and globally. … [Read more...] about The Caribbean: A Private Sector’s Challenge to Increasing Productivity and Growth – Part I
How to Train Entrepreneurs? Don’t Overload Their Cognitive Bandwidth
Less is more when it comes to business training for entrepreneurs, especially for women whose cognitive bandwidth is already overtaxed by business and household demands. … [Read more...] about How to Train Entrepreneurs? Don’t Overload Their Cognitive Bandwidth