Government and Governance in U.S. Virgin Islands Development
April 1, 2019 – Lloyd GardnerThe role that government and governance plays in any development effort, as well as the importance of involving civil society in that process.
Continue ReadingA Vision of Development for the U.S. Virgin Islands
March 13, 2019 – Lloyd GardnerThe U.S. Virgin Islands finds itself at a cross-road in its development trajectory, a space in time created by the convergence of dire economic circumstances.
Continue ReadingRisk and Regeneration Considerations in Any Development Agenda for the U.S. Virgin Islands
March 6, 2019 – Lloyd GardnerMany of the constraints on development of the U.S. Virgin Islands are structural. They present systemic risks that must be reduced or eliminated.
Continue ReadingEconomic diversification, tourism and ownership
February 24, 2019 – Justin MoorheadLong-term sustainability, insulation from disruptive events, whether man made or natural, and the need for control over our economic future require that the Caribbean region and the Virgin Islands, specifically, do more to diversify its economic base.
Continue ReadingEngaging Students in STEM Education
January 27, 2019 – Gregory BairThe importance of effective STEM education continues to grow. and is widely perceived as a catalyst for employment and career opportunity, as well as the basis of sustainable community development.
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