Sustainable Microenterprises in Rural Communities. Photo author Nicola Karcher Suriname is one of the most diverse countries in the world; with an estimated population of 579,633[1] is represented by several different ethnicities including: Hindustani (37%), Creole (31%), Javanese (15%), Maroon (10%), Amerindian (2%), Chinese (2%), White (1%) and other (2%). This … [Read more...] about Suriname: Diversity an Inspiration for Creativity
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Boot camps to kickstart public-private partnerships in the Caribbean
Image by the Financial Gazette http://www.financialgazette.co.zw/ppps-help-reconstruction-efforts/ by David Bloomgarden and Dennis Blumenfeld The concept of public-private partnerships is in vogue in the Caribbean. Some governments mistakenly believe that PPPs allow the private sector to build and maintain infrastructure like roads, and provide public services like wastewater … [Read more...] about Boot camps to kickstart public-private partnerships in the Caribbean
In search of effective mentoring programs for women entrepreneurs
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, User, WFinch Mentoring is a tool that has the potential to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses, and in some cases change their lives. Models of mentoring are more widely available than ever before. Modern approaches emphasize that women benefit from a wide array of mentors—not only experienced and successful women, but also … [Read more...] about In search of effective mentoring programs for women entrepreneurs
A country is hit by the entrepreneurial bug and start-up culture
September 9th: Arriving at my destination to speak at a Venture Capital conference sponsored by a local government agency. September 10th and 12th: Attending the inauguration of the country’s Start-Up program and meeting the women behind that initiative and Startup Weekend. Listening to the manager of a prestigious private sector incubator. September 11th and 12th: Meeting … [Read more...] about A country is hit by the entrepreneurial bug and start-up culture
Get Up, Start Up: Local and global partners help launch young entrepreneurs in Jamaica
Recently, I spent a few hours in a conference room with 60 young tech entrepreneurs in downtown Kingston. Their excitement was palpable. This was the final day of the Start-Up Jamaica boot camp, led by coaches from Oasis500, a Jordanian company that provides entrepreneurship training, business incubation, mentoring, and seed funding to help turn new tech ideas into … [Read more...] about Get Up, Start Up: Local and global partners help launch young entrepreneurs in Jamaica