To design effective policies that can improve the living conditions of households and individuals, it is crucial to keep track of the changing realities on the ground. Surveys are a powerful tool for that. In the case of Suriname, the country faced several challenges in the past few years. The country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, which reached its … [Read more...] about How can the latest Survey of Living Conditions in Suriname help with the pursuit of development
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Training Guardians of Suriname’s Mangrove Forests
Suriname, the world’s most forested nation, boasts a diverse and rich ecosystem that includes vital mangrove forests along its coastline. Like a hidden magical realm, the magnificent mangrove ecosystems hold the secrets to a thriving world beneath the waves. These mangrove ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and … [Read more...] about Training Guardians of Suriname’s Mangrove Forests
How the Caribbean prepares for future pandemics
The support of the Pandemic Fund The Caribbean is characterized by small populations with highly interconnected countries and porous borders. When you add the tropical climate to these factors, the region becomes particularly vulnerable to the risk of disease outbreaks due to their rapid spread. This was evident during the spread of COVID-19: its transmission to all … [Read more...] about How the Caribbean prepares for future pandemics
Despite persistent headwinds, the Caribbean sees a robust post-pandemic recovery
Despite recent improvements, the Caribbean region is still grappling with headwinds affecting social dynamics, fiscal outcomes, and economic growth. Global commodity prices—particularly for food and energy—remain volatile and above pre-pandemic levels, straining household budgets. While true that tourism dependent economies have seen this crucial sector recover, and commodity … [Read more...] about Despite persistent headwinds, the Caribbean sees a robust post-pandemic recovery
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?