WHAT IS SMART CARIBBEAN?
SMART CARIBBEAN is a Framework for accelerating achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Caribbean.
It calls for public, private and plural sectors in society to work harmoniously to transition systems to benefit from the power of digital technology in ways that promote inclusive prosperity. It calls for the transition to SMART ISLANDS | SMART CITIES | SMART COMMUNITIES. It enables the Caribbean transition to a circular economy and optimal management of the most valuable regional public good – the Caribbean Sea.
What are "smart islands" ?
“Smart Islands” is a concept that integrates information and communication technologies (ICT) with the unique challenges and opportunities presented by islands to improve their sustainability, resilience, and quality of life for their inhabitants. Essentially, the idea is to apply the principles of “smart” to island nation contexts. Here’s what characterizes smart islands:
Agenda
November 16, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
10:30- 12:00 PM
ROUNDTABLE 1: Enabling Investments in the Blue Green Economy Ecosystem: Programmatic Agenda (MACRO Level)
8:30-9:00 AM
WELCOME & SETTING THE STAGE: What is the SMART Island | SMART Caribbean Initiative
12:00-1:00 PM
WORKING LUNCH LIGHTING TALKS: The Future We Want
9:00 – 10:20 AM
OPENING PLENARY: Resetting the Future Via PACC 20230 – The Policy Agenda (META Level)
1:00-2:30 PM
ROUNDTABLE 2: Technical Assistance & Partnerships for Policy & Governance of Blue Green Economy and/or Ecosystem Infrastructure –i.e. Climate Resilience and Disaster Mitigation, Energy, Mobility, Water (MICRO Level)
10:20- 10:30 AM
COFFEE BREAK
2:30- 3:00 PM
CLOSING PLENARY: Where do we go from Here?
Agenda
November 17, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
10:40- 12:20 AM
ROUNDTABLE 4: Opportunities and Options for a SMART Blue-Green Economy | Driving Inclusive Economic Growth – Programs & Projects
8:30- 9:00 AM
WELCOME & SETTING THE STAGE: SMART Caribbean | SMART Islands|
12:30-2:00 PM
WORKING LUNCH & VOICES FROM THE FIELD – The Architecture of a SMART Caribbean: Systems and Strategies)
9:00 - 10:30 AM
ROUNDTABLE 3: Opportunities and Options for a SMART Blue-Green Economy | Enabling Inclusive Economic Growth for the Caribbean – Programs & Projects
2:00- 3:30 PM
ROUNDTABLE 5: Financing the Deal – Opportunities and Options for Programs and Projects
10:30-10:40 AM
BREAK
3:30 -4:00 PM
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Our Speakers
Alexis Wilkman
Fair Carbon
Project Developer at Fair Carbon
Dr. Amala Luncheon
Eastern New Mexico University in the College of Business
Assistant Professor of Management
Katharine Beamer
Office of the caribbean affairs at u.s Depertment of State
Director
Mathew Martin
US coast guard
IMO Consultant
Dr. Stephen Flynn
Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University
Founding Director
Hon. Aaron T. Manaigo
Global Political Solutions
Managing Partner
Juliana Araujo
Organization Advancement at Partners of the americas
Vice President
Simon Littlewood
expert in sustainability, finance, Developing Economies and geopolitics
Smart Solutions and Smart Finance for the Global South
Barry Collins
Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. Agency for International Development
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator,
Lambrini Kolios
U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
Country Manager - Latin America and Caribbean region
Gabriel De Azevedo
IDB Invest
Chief Strategic Office
Janice Daniel Hodge PhD
Caribbean Development & Environmental Consultants
Managing Director
Eliza Wethey
Inter-American Foundation
Foundation Representative
Tony Harris
E-Magic
Founder & CEO
Charlene Solozano
Department of Sustainable Development Organization of American States
Dr. Nadine Burton
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Aerek Stephens
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
Export Finance Manager
Susan Ware Harris
US State Department
OES
Jamila Thompson
U.S. Trade Representative
Senior Advisor
Stephen L. Rhoden
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology Caribbean Maritime University
Senior Lecturer
Co-Chairs
Dr. Nsombi JaJa
President at QMC Inc USA
ICS Board Member and Conference Chair, Institute of Caribbean Studies
Dennis Ramdahin
Viahara Foundation
Lead Sustainable Strategist & Founder Sustainable Development Professional
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