In an era defined by technological advancements, companies must evolve their operations to harness the full potential of digital technologies. However, in the Caribbean, the extent to which organisations are leveraging technology is still limited. This article explores six strategies organisations could adopt to achieve deeper digital integration.
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Although artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to transform the workplace, it has the potential to have an even greater impact on our societies by helping us address many of the development challenges that countries, such as those in the Caribbean region, need to address. Eldon Marks, of V75 Inc. and TrueSelph Inc. in Guyana, is back with us again to share his thoughts on, among other things: how AI has evolved since our first conversation in 2019; why Caribbean countries are not part of the global AI conversation; ways in which Caribbean countries can capitalise on AI4D; and what is needed for Guyana to become a powerhouse in AI, or more broadly, tech.
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Agriculture technology (or agritech) is a growing industry that is helping producers to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. However, agritech in the Caribbean region is very limited though it could really help us to up our game with respect to food security and agriculture resiliency.
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Climate tech is a fast-developing field to help mitigate again the effects of climate change. However, Caribbean countries do appear to be participating as actively as might be expected, noting that the consequences of rising temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions are already evident across the region.
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With the successful enactment of the Nigeria Startup Act, Nigeria is positioning itself to be not only a hotbed of tech innovation but also the home of tech companies that have a global impact. In our conversation with Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, the Former Senior Special Assistant on Digital Transformation to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we discuss, among other things: Nigeria’s business landscape; the importance of co-creation; why trying to ‘leapfrog’ can be a misguided approach; and what Caribbean countries can learn from the Nigerian experience.
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