Many emerging economies have dedicated programs in which their students, typically at advanced education levels, go abroad for (part of) their studies. The rationale is that some of those students will return home and bring with them new knowledge. But what about the many scientists who are not mobile but who study, teach, and do research in their own country? Do they … [Read more...] about Connecting the dots: The role of internationally mobile scientists in linking non-mobile with foreign scientists
Awakening a Dormant Blue Economy Industry: Seaweed Mariculture in Belize
Island states and nations endowed with significant marine resources are currently exploring avenues to expand and diversify their economies. The vast expanse of their ocean space emerges as a promising frontier for substantial economic growth through niche areas within their marine domain that go beyond traditional activities. This concerted effort reflects a recognition of the … [Read more...] about Awakening a Dormant Blue Economy Industry: Seaweed Mariculture in Belize
ChatGPT and the Future of Coding Bootcamps
The rapid ascent of AI in the tech realm has often been met with a mixture of awe and skepticism. One area significantly impacted by these advancements is education, particularly coding bootcamps. The emergence of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs) represents a profound shift in how we approach coding and, by extension, how we teach it. Training developers in an … [Read more...] about ChatGPT and the Future of Coding Bootcamps
Using intellectual property as a driver of the creative economy
Intellectual property (IP) is a key element for the development of the creative economy as it enables creators to monetize their work. It also fosters innovation, foreign direct investment, and the emergence of new creative products and services, establishing a virtuous cycle for economic and social development. This inherent connection is acknowledged in the definition of the … [Read more...] about Using intellectual property as a driver of the creative economy
Chat GPT and the future of SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean
This article deals with the potential of ChatGPT for SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean, while also constituting an illustration of its potential by itself. It was written through an interactive process between the author and the platform, using a succession of prompts and questions directing ChatGPT to deepen and focus its responses until the article was … [Read more...] about Chat GPT and the future of SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean