Event overview
An insightful and provocative session from Professor Vanus James on IP and the cultural economy in Trinidad and Tobago
Join us for an exciting online event with Professor Vanus James on Mon Jul 10 2023 at 14:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time). In this event, Professor James will be discussing the fascinating topic of Cultural Economics from a Caribbean Context. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the economic impact of culture in the Caribbean region and beyond.
Professor James is a renowned economist and expert in cultural economics. He has published extensively on the topic and has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences and events. In this event, he will be sharing his expertise and insights on the economic value of culture, including the impact of cultural tourism, the role of cultural industries in economic development, and the challenges and opportunities facing the cultural sector.
This event is open to anyone interested in the intersection of culture and economics, whether you are a student, researcher, practitioner, or simply curious about the topic. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field!
Professor Vanus James | Former Senior Policy Advisor UNDP
WIPO Consultant
Professor Vanus James is a former Senior Policy Advisor, UNDP, and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) International Consultant. He also served as Senior Research Fellow in the Scotiabank Chair in Entrepreneurship & Development and Adjunct Distinguished Professor of Economics / Econometrics, University of Technology, Jamaica. Dr. James is the author of three WIPO reports measuring the contribution of copyright-based industries to Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the OECS as well as author of the UNECLAC manual “The Design and Conduct of Public Expenditure Reviews in Caribbean Countries”. He is also the co-author of the recently published book, Competing for Development: Perspectives on Self-Sustaining Growth for Caribbean Economies. The central theses of his published works in refereed journals and books is that the main development problem of Caribbean countries is that the domestic capital sector is too small.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2023 |
2:00pm - 3:15pm Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professor-vanus-james-cultural-economics-from-a-caribbean-context-tickets-666476849197?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1 |
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