How cities can become startup hotspots (p.1) Conditions that are necessary for a lively startup community

When it comes to the hotspots of the startup scene, most think of Silicon Valley, London and Berlin or Paris and Stockholm. And that´s it pretty much. However, it is often forgotten that every city can basically develop a lively start-up community — and the ingredients for that are not that hard to spot. As one of the founding members of “Gründen@Würzburg”,

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The legal aspect of international security Collaboration is key to meeting these challenges

I recently had an opportunity to teach a post graduate course at the Caribbean Maritime University in Kingston Jamaica entitled: The Legal Aspect of International Security. The students were from the security forces and border protection agencies. Needless to say the classroom was filled with seriousness tempered with energy, learning,  a true spirit of collaboration and a degree of levity that

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The new “Digital Council” in Germany — Panel of “warm words” or powerful council of experts?

The digital transformation offers enormous opportunities for the people in Germany and for society. In order for everyone to be able to participate, the federal government of Germany must set the right political course. But this is exactly what has been the problem in recent years: too little impetus, too hesitant action, too small initiatives. But now everything should be

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Can we solve the problem of Identity Theft? 5Ps strategy prevention, preparation, protection and prosecution

Every 2 seconds there is another identity theft victim worldwide Globally identity theft has become a very serious problem. Could a 5P strategy (Prevention, Preparation, Protection and Prosecution) work to arrest this problem? Come explore  solutions being implemented in Jamaica, UK, USA, France and Trinidad. Related Posts:The legal aspect of international securityExplaining Jamaica’s logistics centred economyDigital intelligence is the future of

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Laws are one of the greatest human inventions They must be upload, downloaded and embedded into the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Laws are one of the greatest human technologies ever invented.   However, they must be upload, downloaded and embedded into the Fourth Industrial Revolution for it to be a success. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is happening, it is already here and is accelerating in pace; and in scale and in scope. But what about  the laws that govern it? The legal

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Improving logistics Jamaica's response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Improving logistics is critical to economic development especially in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.   I am happy to have the privilege of working at Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone Authority on advancing the country’s economic development by transforming Jamaica into a logistics centred economy. In many ways Jamaica’s Logistics Hub Initiative is a direct policy response the  Fourth Industrial Revolution.   Related

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Digital intelligence is the future of work and why storytelling is more important that ever in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. – Albert Einstein The ability to not only collect but to analyze, visualize and weave information together into a compelling story is a powerful skill in today’s information age. This is especially true when displayed and shared on

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Is regulation good for an economy?

Is regulation good for an economy? The short answer is yes. Balancing of interests Regulation is unfortunately often portrayed as red tape, bureaucracy or an unreasonable cost imposed on business by people who know nothing about  doing business. And yes, sometimes this can be true.  However, it must always be remembered that regulations are balancing of interests within a society. This

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Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones A Logistics Centered Approach to Economic Agility and Global Competitiveness

I teach. And I hope my students learn. I will admit that teaching is not my profession but it is a deeply held passion. Another passion of mine is Jamaica’s development into a logistics centred economy and logistics hub.  And being a adjunct lecturer of international logistics on the Post-grad programme at Excelsior Community College, in Kingston Jamaica allows me

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Making education ‘real’ the key to success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Connecting the dots is a marketable skills is this age of disruption

As a teacher I like to stretch my students. I like to push them to their limits so that redefine what is possible and what success means to them. I believe it is my responsibility as an educator to get my students ready to not only thrive but to equipment them with the skills and mindset to be able to

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