Things certainly change quickly in today’s world. One month ago, we published the last Quarterly Bulletin, which looked back at main developments in the region and provided an economic outlook for 2016. Given that the United States Federal Reserve had just increased its benchmark interest rates for the first time in almost a decade, we also explored how a gradual increase in US … [Read more...] about Caribbean Economic Outlook of 2016 – On Wrong Track Already?
Social Systems
Uncertain Times, Uncertain Jobs or Both?
I recently braved lows of -10°C and highs of -1°C to visit the IDB's headquarters in Washington, DC, for the Jobs in Uncertain Times- Facing up to the Slowdown, Technological Change and Precarious Work a conference. The conference clearly conveyed the fact that the world of work is rapidly changing. … [Read more...] about Uncertain Times, Uncertain Jobs or Both?
Reimagining the Waiting Room TV
When seated in the waiting room at the doctor’s office, sometimes we’re left scratching our heads at the receptionist’s choice of programming for the lone TV left to drone on the entire day. As a captive audience, patients have no choice but to watch the soap opera or other show that they normally wouldn’t tune in to. … [Read more...] about Reimagining the Waiting Room TV
I survived boot camp / strengthened the PPP muscle
I just wrapped up my third and last boot camp on PPPs (Public-Private Partnership) in Kingston, Jamaica last week. I was not alone; we did it together with more than 45 Caribbean public officials. The first was held in Barbados last September and the second was in Trinidad and Tobago last November. … [Read more...] about I survived boot camp / strengthened the PPP muscle
Why Is Project Procurement Still So Difficult? Part II
Photo author Magda Theodate Part II of II In this continuing coverage of the challenges of effective project procurement implementation in the Caribbean, additional modern solutions to unleash the potential for success in project procurement are considered: … [Read more...] about Why Is Project Procurement Still So Difficult? Part II