Key Factors for Competitiveness & Innovation in the Caribbean :: Mariana Castro
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The document discusses barriers to innovation in the Caribbean and proposes ways to overcome them. It begins by outlining the link between innovation, productivity, competitiveness and prosperity. It then notes that the Caribbean economy has been trapped in low growth due to a lack of innovation. Despite foreign investment, firm productivity and competitiveness rankings have declined. The document proposes that the Caribbean needs to shift from resource-based to innovation-based economies. It recommends unleashing human talent potential through creativity training and supportive work environments. Bringing together government, businesses and academia in a "triple helix" model is suggested to build consensus on fostering innovation.
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The document discusses challenges for youth employment in the Caribbean region. It notes that while educational attainment has increased, the education system does not adequately develop skills needed in today's society. Test scores are low and content is often disconnected from economic needs. Globalization has increased youth aspirations that do not match local realities. However, countries are working to reform education and offer training programs to improve employability and entrepreneurship opportunities for out-of-school youth. Key discussions highlighted how the education system stifles creativity and does not adapt to gender differences, with boys facing particular challenges. Reforms are needed to diversify teaching areas and incorporate skills like ICT.
Cgf summary logistics
The objective of the session was to identify impediments to regional connectivity and discuss solutions. Key messages from the panel included investing in human resources and port capacity, and promoting smaller inter-island vessels. Key responses from participants stressed the need to address inland bottlenecks, support logistics services like trucking and freight, and integrate shipping and aviation cargo networks.
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Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) aims to present concepts around ICT-led innovation and economic growth. It focuses on factors that sustain an innovation culture through partnerships between government, private sector, and academia. It also discusses initiatives in open data and open government that can help develop innovation economies, as well as how mobile technologies and social media can promote business growth through crowdsourcing. Key messages discuss how innovation thrives on collaboration, and how economic incentives can drive sustainability through creative problem solving in schools and firms. Crowdsourcing can also improve public services and entrepreneurship. Participants noted lessons from other countries' innovation policies and instruments, interest in regional open data initiatives, and how crowdsourcing could help with natural disaster
Cgf summary access-tofinance
This document discusses access to finance for MSMEs in the Caribbean. It notes that banks need thorough business information to evaluate loan applications, so MSMEs must have good organization and record keeping. A business plan alone is not enough for approval - banks also consider industry risks and the owner's abilities. Loans to MSMEs generally have higher interest rates due to higher risk profiles. The discussion highlighted gaps in MSMEs' understanding of their businesses from the bankers' perspective. While training programs exist, more experiential learning is needed versus generic sessions. Establishing a better enabling environment through guarantees, tax breaks, and faster registration could help address the large gaps in access to finance for MSMEs.
Cgf summary macro session
This document discusses challenges facing small Caribbean economies and strategies to address debt and growth issues. It identifies that countries face common challenges like natural disasters, poverty, and vulnerability to external shocks. However, these challenges can be overcome with appropriate macroeconomic policies and structural reforms that increase productivity, diversify exports, and create resilience funds. Successful examples from countries like Mauritius demonstrate that tax reform through a flat tax without exemptions can increase revenue. The document also notes that structural reforms are better than stimulus packages for countries with little fiscal space, and that successful debt resolution addresses both debt and the underlying policy and structural factors contributing to high debt.
Cgf summary education
This document discusses how universities can better align with the private sector to increase graduate employment and economic growth. It recommends that universities establish stronger linkages with private companies through internship programs, advisory boards, and encouraging company executives to teach. This will help universities develop skills in students that are relevant to employers. The discussion also notes social media as an untapped potential for Caribbean businesses and the need to better utilize alumni networks to connect students with internships and potential careers.
Cgf summary trade-policy
The document discusses strategies to strengthen Caribbean intraregional economic relations through regional integration, with a focus on competitiveness gains from integration, barriers to economic convergence, and improving the business environment to boost growth. It notes that the Caribbean region remains weak and undiversified, and that the World Bank's trade strategy could help increase integration and trade. Participants agreed that reducing transport costs, improving connectivity between islands through maritime and air transport, and obtaining World Bank expertise on trade issues could advance the region's competitiveness and diversification agenda.
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The document discusses promoting green and inclusive growth in the Caribbean through increased use of renewable energy. It notes that the Caribbean relies heavily on oil imports, which have doubled in cost in recent years. This presents challenges to balancing economic development, poverty reduction, and climate change mitigation. The document proposes widespread development and deployment of renewable energy technologies like solar, wind, hydro, and biomass as a solution to high energy prices and climate change, and to create new jobs. It provides examples of existing renewable energy projects in the Caribbean and highlights the region's abundant renewable energy resources. The overall goal is to optimize use of diverse Caribbean energy resources to meet energy needs sustainably.
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