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Dear Members,


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From: Ian Ivey


Dear FAO team,

This month's update contains a real mixture of themes. It illustrates the diversity of things happening in the region, mostly 'under the radar screen'. Once again, our stories show that there are some really dedicated people investing a great deal of time and energy into helping create successful outcomes. I really look forward to your comments on facebook and ratings of our content this month. Remember, if you no longer wish to receive these e-alerts simply type 'Unsubscribe' in the subject line and send to [log in to unmask]

Kind regards

Ian Ivey
RIENet Facilitator
Tel: +1 868 350 0239

This Month's RIENet Headlines
Around the Region
Backing start-ups
It has been an interesting month. Entrepreneurship and innovation are certainly 'buzzwords' around the region. What is especially encouraging is that we seem to be moving beyond the words towards the generation of real results. Here are a few examples
Link: http://www.rienet.net/ri_.cfm?cat_=Around%20the%20Region&ID=606

Champion of the Month
Totally committed
Although sometimes things change suddenly, it is generally rare. Most times change is slow and one has to have incredible patience to see things through to the end. This is especially the case when it comes to transforming the economies in Caribbean countries
Link: http://www.rienet.net/ri_.cfm?cat_=Champion%20of%20the%20Month&ID=607

Research Update
Making waves
This month we look at research that has been done by a young T&T woman, Legena Henry, at some of the world's most renowned learning institutions on her own and in conjunction with other international researchers.
Link: http://www.rienet.net/ri_.cfm?cat_=Research%20Update&ID=608

Success Stories
The social business
One of the big leading edge trends is a shift away from purely profit driven capitalist driven business models to ones which have a far more mutually beneficial outcome for a wider group of stakeholders in society.
Link: http://www.rienet.net/ri_.cfm?cat_=Success%20Stories&ID=609

Value Propositions
Is 250% more value realistic?
Jamaica's Vision 2030 National Development Plan envisages GDP/capita increasing from USD$ 8,300 in 2010 to US$ 20,000 + in 2030 (in purchasing parity power). As we have noted before, that means every product and service developed and marketed in Jamaica and from....
Link: http://www.rienet.net/ri_.cfm?cat_=Value%20Propositions&ID=610

Foresight and Innovation
Sector transitions
Recently we completed a trend watch project for the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology in Trinidad and Tobago for presentation to the business sector and personals and agencies involved in strategic planning.
Link: http://www.rienet.net/ri_.cfm?cat_=Foresight%20and%20Innovation&ID=611

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Judith

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