Strategies for measuring the knowledge economy in the Caribbean

This report explores the status of the knowledge economy in the Caribbean. Initiatives that have shaped the development of Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) and the knowledge economy are reviewed. The regional situation is then analysed with regard to measurement of the knowledge economy and the development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policy and strategy in the region. These policies and strategies are analysed in the context of the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) lines of action. The World Bank Knowledge Assessment Methodol…

Knowledge Management for Development: Towards a Practical Approach for the Caribbean

This report proposes a framework for locating, collecting, creating, sharing and applying information and knowledge (from within and outside the subregion) for development purposes in the Caribbean subregion. The framework emphasizes the importance of protecting and tapping into the rich cultural heritage and traditional knowledge of the Caribbean to support its development. This knowledge management for development framework, advanced by ECLAC, is proposed for consideration in the design and implementation of both national policies and strategies, and communitylevel projects to support the ac…

Major statistical publications- abstracts. Vol X 2009

ICT in the Caribbean

The Regional Coordination Mechanism for the Implementation of the Mauritius Strategy

ECLAC Launches the Caribbean Knowledge Management Centre

An assessment of the Caribbean Digital Library

Caribbean Leaders Address the Potential Development Crisis which HIV/AIDS May Pose to the Caribbean