Engaging beneficiary communities in program planning and coordination is key for inclusive and sustainable development. In Guyana where urban and hinterland settlements scatter across 83,000 square miles, meaningful engagements require careful strategies that consider cultural and geographical diversities. Given that most indigenous peoples live in the sparsely populated … [Read more...] about How community involvement contributes to inclusive program delivery in Guyana
Accessing the Digital Shelf – The Small Vendor Reality
“Always prepare for the opportunity that never comes than be unprepared for the opportunity that arrives at your door.” Sabrina Nicholls - owner Sabrina’s Exotic As we explore the digital grocery ecosystem in Trinidad and Tobago and its role in helping achieve the objectives of the IDB’s Vision 2025 and the IDB Country Strategy with Trinidad & Tobago … [Read more...] about Accessing the Digital Shelf – The Small Vendor Reality
How Barbados is Bridging its Digital Infrastructure Gap
In a more-than-ever electronically connected world, sound digital infrastructure is of particular relevance as it provides a framework linking physical and virtual technologies in an effort to transform the digital environment through the greater use of digital channels by the government, individuals, and companies. Access to reliable and affordable internet and mobile … [Read more...] about How Barbados is Bridging its Digital Infrastructure Gap
Exploring the potential of Finclusion in Suriname
Finclusion is a combination of the words Financial Inclusion and FinTech. It is used to describe FinTech-driven financial inclusion. In this blog, we summarize the main findings of our paper on Financial Inclusion and FinTech in Suriname. What is financial inclusion? Financial inclusion means that individuals and businesses have access to financial products and services … [Read more...] about Exploring the potential of Finclusion in Suriname
Online teacher training for the Caribbean: Talking to Paul Blackman
In a recent blog post, titled “Let’s Not Romanticize 2019”, I found an interesting reflection shedding light on how the tenets of online education can positively impact face-to-face teaching practices and how the experience of the last two years can help us improve our connection and engagement with online learners. This discussion reminded me of one I just … [Read more...] about Online teacher training for the Caribbean: Talking to Paul Blackman