With the onset of the pandemic, the world stopped. A previously unknown threat made us drastically change our way of living. This is the first entry in a series of blogposts about the structural changes that the pandemic brought to the tourism sector in the Caribbean. Countries where the sector represented 30%, 40%, 50%, or even more of their GDP saw their tourist activity … [Read more...] about Has the region’s tourism sector already overcome the pandemic’s impact?
AI: How is it Transforming Business Process Outsourcing for Unprecedented Growth?
Technology related to artificial intelligence (AI) has been developing quickly, impacting many industries, including business process outsourcing (BPO). Although AI has great potential to change the BPO industry, its advantages and disadvantages must be better understood. Let’s begin by examining how AI is positioned to transform this sector and where human expertise will … [Read more...] about AI: How is it Transforming Business Process Outsourcing for Unprecedented Growth?
Reigniting Empowerment of tribal women in Suriname
Please join us on a small adventure where the only thing you need to pack is your imagination… Imagine the tropical Amazonian rainforest of Suriname with dense canopies of vegetation and through the dense forest flows a beautiful river called the Suriname River. Across the rapids and through one of the many sandy banks of this river you will find the entrance to the village … [Read more...] about Reigniting Empowerment of tribal women in Suriname
Empowering the Caribbean: A Journey Towards Sustainable Energy
In the vibrant and culturally diverse region of the Caribbean, there is an essential element that fuels the dreams and aspirations of its people. It is the lifeblood that powers their play, dance, and imagination. However, the Caribbean faces numerous energy challenges, with hurricanes and earthquakes often leaving communities without electricity. Moreover, the heavy reliance … [Read more...] about Empowering the Caribbean: A Journey Towards Sustainable Energy
Are you a communicator passionate about development? If so, join our team in Belize!
Belize has been described by many as a country with one foot in Central America, and one foot in the Caribbean. This unique nation, rich in natural resources, shares several comparative advantages and development challenges with its neighbors in both regions. Since 1992, when Belize joined the IDB, we have been working in close partnership with the people of Belize to overcome … [Read more...] about Are you a communicator passionate about development? If so, join our team in Belize!