Trade agreements cover 70% of all trade in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Of the 270 free trade agreements (FTAs) currently in effect around the world, more than 70 include LAC countries. Caribbean countries have a long history of pursuing regional economic integration and have made ambitious commitments towards a single market and economy. However, … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Trade Agreements in Latin America and the Caribbean Matter
Labour & Learning
How To Improve Your Skills: Management Of Development Projects
Following the 2010 earthquake and the subsequent cholera outbreak in Haiti, development related work by international organizations like the Inter-American Development Bank increased significantly as they sought to finance more emergency and infrastructure rehabilitation projects across the country. Nearly six years later, other sectors such as Education, Water and … [Read more...] about How To Improve Your Skills: Management Of Development Projects
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas: The most paradisiac archipelago country is pushing its government effectiveness ahead
"Bahamas Aerial View Htconem8 Aerialphotography Fromthewindowseat FlyTheWhale Oneography HTC The Bahamas" by Daniel Piraino is licensed under CC BY 2.0 When you tell people that you live in the Bahamas, 95% of the time they tell you “Oh, you are on vacation 365 days a year.” Sure, this archipelagic country, encompassing 700 islands and a population of barely 400,000, has the … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth of The Bahamas: The most paradisiac archipelago country is pushing its government effectiveness ahead
Brain Drain: Are we investing in the ‘right’ skills to keep our talent?
Caribbean countries invest a lot of economic resources in higher education. The rationale for investing public funds in education follows from the public and private expected returns: boost country-level growth and welfare, and increase productivity and earnings. However, if beneficiaries of public education migrate, these public and private returns are received by the host … [Read more...] about Brain Drain: Are we investing in the ‘right’ skills to keep our talent?
Are you a Superboss?
When I first heard the term, my mind strayed to the lyrics of Trinidadian Soca Star, Machel Mantano's, 2014 Carnival hit “Like a Boss”. Interestingly, after much reading I was able to find one link between “Like a Boss” and “Superboss” - in both cases the concept speaks to supercharging persons. In the first instance a good party, in the latter turbocharging careers. … [Read more...] about Are you a Superboss?