Commercial Law International

Commercial Awareness, Government, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Special Economic Zone
Momentum maintained on solidifying Singaporean assistance to Jamaica on special economic zone development

By Ainsley Brown on July 28, 2017

It is always gratifying to see one’s work in contributing to Jamaica’s national development take positive steps forward. Met Jamaican PM @andrewholnessjm, who is visiting Singapore for the first time today. We discussed possible cooperation in trade, infrastructure and urban planning. Jamaica is famous for its celebrities (sprinter Usain Bolt and musician Bob Marley), music, and beautiful beaches. But the… Continue reading "Momentum maintained on solidifying Singaporean assistance to Jamaica on special economic zone development"
Commercial Awareness, Investment, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Special Economic Zone
What are Special Economic Zones?

By Ainsley Brown on July 24, 2017

Special economic zones (SEZ) are not a panacea for nation’s economic and developmental challenges. However, they are proven tools, if implemented correctly, to rapidly diversify a country’s industrial base, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), increase job creation and improve economic growth. Examples of such success range from Singapore, to China (the factory of the world), to Ethiopia( the fastest growing… Continue reading "What are Special Economic Zones?"
Commercial Awareness, Global Value Chains
Global Value Chains Workshop: top 5 takeaways

By Ainsley Brown on July 9, 2017

I recently had the privilege of taking part in a global value chain workshop put on by Duke University’s Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness (Duke CGGC) in Jamaica and here are my top five takeaways: Human capital development (tooling, re-tooling and right tooling) is a critical component to global value chain upgrading. Global value chains (GVC) are embedded in… Continue reading "Global Value Chains Workshop: top 5 takeaways"
Commercial Awareness, Logistics, Logistics Matters
Small businesses rule the world

By Ainsley Brown on July 7, 2017

In the logistics sector small is sometimes not just beautiful but very profitable. Related Posts:Logistics critical to the fabric of Jamaican society and economyThe Top 20 Business Trends to look for in Jamaica in 2020Carriage of Goods by Sea Law: moving from the sales contract to the transport contractTrade Agreements and Marketing Strategies6 Key lessons from modern logistics
Commercial, Economy, Entrepreneurial, G-8/G-20, G20 YEA, Government, International
The 2017 G20 YEA Communiqué — Recommendations for Strengthening International Youth Entrepreneurship (And Fighting Unemployment)

By Carsten Lexa on June 27, 2017

The world needs a more innovative approach for global growth and employment. Growth is slowing down and unemployment, especially among youth, is rising or remaining at a high level. Demographic changes, technological advances and increased mobility are profoundly changing the world of work and are expected to do so even more in the future. A concrete solution emerges now more… Continue reading "The 2017 G20 YEA Communiqué — Recommendations for Strengthening International Youth Entrepreneurship (And Fighting Unemployment)"
Agriculture, Commercial Awareness, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Sustainable Development
Blockchain technology: a sustainability tool for agriculture

By Ainsley Brown on June 15, 2017

Blockchain technology can enhance the sustainability of nations like Jamaica's agricultural sector, by capturing the information which can be beneficial to all who access the distributive ledger such as farmers, retailers and consumers. It will avail farmers greater access to information such as global competitive pricing so that they can be better informed as to what to charge for their produce and not charge too much or too little. This is important for a farmer to be profitable and to a nation that is into exports such as Jamaica, they will be aware of the prices so they are competitive and make the best prices for their commodities.
Commercial Awareness, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Special Economic Zone
Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones: Form, function, and model

By Ainsley Brown on June 8, 2017

The activities within the SEZs are aimed at fully integrating the Jamaican economy into the global production and distribution systems that rely on global value and supply chains. This complex and dynamic system, at the heart of globalization, places Jamaica at a critical intersection of global trade, investment and services. In a globalized environment companies face several conflicting demands simultaneously, for example there is an equal drive to both centralize and decentralize production and distribution. Additionally, companies must balance global and local demands at the same time in the sense of being able to produce and distribute worldwide but at the same time adjusting product specifications through postponement to meet the local taste of consumers through customization.
Commercial Awareness, Government Policy, Investment, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Special Economic Zone
Jamaica’s special economic zone framework designed to support private sector SEZ development

By Ainsley Brown on June 4, 2017

Greater involvement of the private sector in the development of zones reduces the burden placed on public resources and increases the efficiency of zones by allowing them to operate under market mechanisms. International experience reveals that a significant number of governments developed and managed zones have been less effective than their private counterparts. In order to facilitate private development of zones, an appropriate legal, regulatory and institutional framework should be in place. The Government’s main role would be to regulate economic zone activities, promote the zone regime, and aggressively identify, assemble, and make available land suitable for development through PPPs or JVs or private development.
Economy, Entrepreneurial, G-8/G-20, G20 YEA, International
The G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance — a strong international voice against youth unemployment

By Carsten Lexa on May 12, 2017

What is the result of a combination of low rates of growth, high level of youth unemployment and an increasingly younger population in a country? An increasingly troubling economic outlook! That´s what the G20 members have faced for the past several years and in parts still face today. Therefore, the question that has to be answered is this: what policies can G20 governments adopt to address youth joblessness and disengagement and as a result encourage growth in their countries? Many economies that are rapidly developing face the challenge of finding work for large numbers of young people who will soon enter the workforce. Who can provide an answer to the challenge of youth unemployment?
Commercial Awareness, Diversity, Human Rights, Labour
Is it legal to pay a woman a different salary than a man for equal work?

By Ainsley Brown on May 4, 2017

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that it is OK legal to pay women a different salary for the same work as a man. Yes, really!!