21st Century Skill Development for Small Economies
December 12, 2017 – Christopher Visentin
This coming October, The London School of Economics’ Latin America and Caribbean Centre and the Inter-American Development bank are jointly hosting a conference called “Skills for Development in a Changing World.” As the conference title suggests, the pressure of a fast moving, and highly competitive global 21st century economy presents real challenges to communities seeking…
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Buffeted by Hurricanes; Flattened by Debt
December 12, 2017 – Justin Moorhead
The federal government is requiring we descend the proverbial rabbit hole and go further into debt to defray the cost associated with hurricanes Irma and Maria recovery. Government leadership should have rejected this offer. To do so would have required unity of purpose. It would not have been an easy decision and clearly not politically…
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Highlighting Identity and Building Cultural Tourism
December 12, 2017 – Christopher Visentin
Culture and heritage is a cornerstone of every community, and when that community’s economy relies on tourism, its local culture can be a valuable resource. The city of New Orleans, ten years after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, has experienced both a revival and transformation, fueled in large part by the city’s distinctive heritage and…
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There is No Free Lunch
December 12, 2017 – Justin Moorhead
The decision to accept disaster recovery funding from FEMA in the form of senior lien pari passu debt is the tip of the iceberg of problems to come. Over the past weeks and months we willingly deluded ourselves that the federal government will see the Territory through to full recovery, regardless of our ability to…
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Inspiring Community Engagement to Ensure a Sustainable Local Tourism Product
December 12, 2017 – Christopher Visentin
In an earlier article, I explored the various types of sustainable tourism, and the potential benefits destination communities stand to gain from ecotourism and cultural tourism over the more common mass tourism product. Sustainable tourism prioritizes community well being and heightens community involvement in its delivery. Vital to its success, however, is an engaged local…
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