Photo author Rachel Boyce By now, everyone has an understanding of the impact of climate change. Climate change has caused NGOS, private organizations, governments and individuals to think of creative ways to combat imminent problems. “Climate-smart” agriculture has also become part of the global conversation on solutions. … [Read more...] about Aquaponics
Caribbean development
Cricket Wicket
Colleagues, Family and Friends – Supporters at the Cricket Rematch (Photo by Dorri) The Trini bowler throws the pitch. It looks promising. The line towards the wicket is clean. The crowd is on their toes. The Barbadian batsman (Julian) gracefully swings the bat and …. FOUR shouts the Umpire. The crowd groans. It seems despite all efforts, … [Read more...] about Cricket Wicket
Let’s Change the Policy Dialogue in the Caribbean to One about Productivity Drivers that can be Measured
In identifying binding constraints to growth of member-countries, the IDB and many other multilateral banks have adopted the Hausmann-Rodrick-Velasco methodology. In principle the methodology is relatively straightforward: by looking at all the possible constraints to private investment--the main driver of growth of a country--in comparison to … [Read more...] about Let’s Change the Policy Dialogue in the Caribbean to One about Productivity Drivers that can be Measured
In Bogotá, fear does not match the numbers
by Guest blogger, Pablo Bachelet and Martín Ardanaz Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Author, Tequendamia For the majority of people in Latin America and the Caribbean, perceptions of crime are in line with the sad reality of a region lashed by high rates of robberies and homicides. But in Bogotá, there's a paradox. On the one hand, the city has seen … [Read more...] about In Bogotá, fear does not match the numbers
Trinidad and Tobago dazzled us with their innovative potential
by Alejandra Luzardo For 3 days, 130 entrepreneurs met in Port of Spain to present and develop their disruptive proposals to deal with the challenges faced by the country and the region. A panel of judges selected the best projects from those presented. … [Read more...] about Trinidad and Tobago dazzled us with their innovative potential