Politics
Bahamas prime minister urges UWI to play greater role in development
Christie also pointed out that, “It would be interesting to know just how much collaboration there is between the hallowed halls of the University and this most vital sector of our economy. In the case of tourism I would also note that there is a strong link to the environment and here again, how much of the University’s research on the environment: weather patterns, hurricanes, deforestation, marine disasters and the pollution of our waters make their way into the policy matrix of governments in the region.”
He then spoke regarding the financial services sector which has now become a more intricate and academic area of research and monitoring is another area where there has to be this linkage and connectivity involving the UWI. According to Christie, “The making of a great financial services center involves the process of ensuring that your services-based economy works well, while also ensuring that your economy supports creativity and innovation.”
Finally, he concluded, “As governments, we need to share our concerns on this area of challenge to our economy and if necessary we must commission those with an academic interest in these matters to provide studies and to create resource base from which our governments can draw on in formulating public policy.”
Source: Caribbean360
