Big changes to the use and value of marine resources in the Caribbean A few weeks ago, a very significant paradigm shift quietly occurred in the Caribbean in the world of economic growth and environmental sustainability. It happened in the Bahamas and whereas it did not register on any Richter scale, it was a monumental shift in our appreciation of the natural resources … [Read more...] about Waves of Change, how the Caribbean countries are shifting the perception of the value of their ocean resources
Claudia Stevenson
M. Claudia Stevenson is a Private Sector Lead Specialist at the Competitiveness, Technology, and Innovation Division of the Inter-American Development Bank. She currently oversees the division’s activities in the Caribbean region, including the development of loan operations, technical cooperation programs, and knowledge products; in the areas of competitiveness, entrepreneurship, innovation, business climate, and private sector development. Ms. Stevenson holds a BS Degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia, a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in Economics with honors from the Iowa State University and is also a Fulbright scholar.
Caribbean “Blue Techies” let the Blue Revolution Begin!
Calling all Blue Technologies innovators in the Caribbean, there is finally space for you to innovate in the blueness of the Caribbean sun. We present the IDB’s Blue-Tech Challenge: New technologies or solutions to foster sustainability of the ocean economy in the Caribbean (#BlueTechChallenge). The aim of this initiative is to foster innovation in the Caribbean for a better … [Read more...] about Caribbean “Blue Techies” let the Blue Revolution Begin!