Experts at the University of Miami are taking the pulse of the business communities around the Caribbean, and offering new solutions to invigorate economies.
Entrepreneurial and traditional business opportunities exist throughout the Caribbean, and researchers and students are studying and sharing models to help make a difference.
From developing aquaculture as a sustainable food source to exploring innovative methods to restore aging buildings and infrastructure, scientists and students are engaging governments and residents on several islands.
The business and economic landscape is complex and varied, but the willingness to share knowledge and culture help bridge the gaps and foster success.
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Economies throughout the Caribbean are evolving in new and distinctive ways. Photo and video credit: Jessica M. Castillo
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