A global value chain analysis of offshore medical universities in the Caribbean

31 Jan 2018 | Publication

Work area(s)

Economic development

Topic(s)

Value chains Education Health Economic growth Innovation and export diversification

A global value chain analysis of offshore medical universities in the Caribbean

  • Publication type: Studies and Perspectives – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean
  • Author: McLean, Sheldon; Charles, Don
  • Physical description: 44 páginas.
  • Publisher: ECLAC, Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean
  • UN symbol (Signature): LC/TS.2017/156
  • Date: 31 January 2018

Abstract

This study is intended to be exploratory in nature. It seeks a better understanding of i) how the OMU cluster emerged; ii) the characteristics of the offshore medical universities in the Caribbean cluster; iii) the contribution of the offshore medical universities to the economy of the host Caribbean countries; and iv) the prospects for enhancing the educational quality, and value added captured by the Caribbean in the medical value chain.

Table of contents

  • Abstract. -- Introduction. -- Overview of the Caribbean offshore medical university cluster. -- The global value chain for offshore medical universities. -- Benefits of the offshore medical universities to host countries and local competitiveness factors. -- Challenges in the Caribbean’s OMU cluster. -- V. Strategies for developing the cluster. -- VI. Conclusion. -- Bibliography.

SDG(s)

1. No poverty 8. Decent work and economic growth 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Subregional headquarter(s) and office(s)

Subregional Headquarters, Port of Spain