I have always found it fascinating to learn about how scientific “discoveries” are made. Scientists have the power of observing the ordinary and seeing the extraordinary. One of my favorite cases comes from an episode I watched some years ago on the Discovery Channel where a Physics professor from the University of Chicago, Sidney Nagel, one morning, as he was pouring himself a … [Read more...] about The “Coffee-Stain Puzzle”
Innovation & Change
DevCa 2015: Open Data Conference and Code Sprint
by Guest blogger, Mariana Leytón Developing the Caribbean, or DevCA, is a regional Open Data Conference and 24 hour code sprint that aims “to highlight the current and potential impact of open data and software innovation on addressing social challenges globally and particularly in the Caribbean”. It is held simultaneously across multiple islands and combines conference … [Read more...] about DevCa 2015: Open Data Conference and Code Sprint
The Caribbean Celebrates a Regional ICT Week
by Guest blogger, Mariana Leytón The event will provide a forum for delegates to share perspectives on how information and communications technology is uncovering unprecedented opportunities and new challenges for Caribbean development. The Caribbean Telecommunications Unit (CTU), an intergovernmental organization with the mission of creating “an environment in partnership … [Read more...] about The Caribbean Celebrates a Regional ICT Week
IDB Agrimonitor
Did you know that Jamaicans pay higher prices for farm produce than any other Caribbean country or that Colombia spends the most on agricultural research as a percentage of the national budget? Researchers and policymakers now have these facts and more at their fingertips through an agricultural database released by the Inter-American Development Bank last spring. The … [Read more...] about IDB Agrimonitor
Compete Caribbean
by Compete Caribbean The Caribbean is a region known for its magnificent beauty, rich diversity, unique culture, and abundant natural resources. Despite these qualities, the region faces declining long-term growth and major challenges, including high debt levels and stagnant productivity. To help address these challenges, major donor agencies in the region came together to … [Read more...] about Compete Caribbean