What would an energy industry in which all people have equal opportunities look like? Beyond its role in global decarbonization, green hydrogen could be the key to building a more inclusive and equitable sector. What if each job created in this industry also advanced gender equality? The transition to green hydrogen is an opportunity to break down barriers in a sector … [Read more...] about Green Hydrogen: Gender Equality in the Energy Transition
Empowering Governments to Innovate: Lessons from the GovTech Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago
Trust is fundamental for the functioning of public institutions. In today's digital age, the expectations for efficient and accessible public services are higher than ever. However, studies show that a mere 15% of e-government projects in developing economies (which refers to the use of technological communications devices to provide public services to citizens) are … [Read more...] about Empowering Governments to Innovate: Lessons from the GovTech Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago
Connecting the dots: The role of internationally mobile scientists in linking non-mobile with foreign scientists
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