Development and Diplomacy: Resetting Caribbean Policy Analysis in the Aftermath of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Synopsis "Development and Diplomacy: Resetting Caribbean Policy Analysis in the Aftermath of the Covid-19 Pandemic"
In the wake of pervasive global challengesexacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean stands at a critical pointin its economic development. Development and Diplomacy: ResettingCaribbean Policy Analysis in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic is an illuminating exploration of theregion's need to recalibrate and reshape its developmental policy strategy. Under the stewardship of Winston Dookeranand Dr M. Raymond Izarali, the volume embarks on a comprehensive examination ofthe frontiers in economic policy analysis: convergence, complexity, competitiveness, and the circular economy. These frontiers, often discussed inisolation, collectively establish the theoretical framework for the WorldEconomic Forum's "The Great Reset Initiative", aimed at rebuilding a moresustainable, equitable, and inclusive world following the pandemic. Thought-provoking chapters - written byscholars and practitioners both within and beyond the region - span issues suchas the challenges facing small island states, the adequacy of orthodox growthmodels, regional advances in policy structures, liberalism, investment andcapital flows, and health diplomacy to name a few and encapsulate amultidisciplinary approach. This approach expertly weaves together thedisciplines of economics, politics, and diplomacy to forge not only a holisticunderstanding of Caribbean policy dynamics but also forge a clear path to translatingresearch findings into actionable policy insights, which could propel the Caribbeantowards a future of renewed prosperity and shared success. Development and Diplomacy isa sequel to previous publications, such as Winston Dookeran's Power, Politicsand Performance: A Partnership Approach for Development (2012); Crisisand Promise in the Caribbean: Politics and Convergence (2015); The Caribbean on the Edge: The Political Stress of Stability, Equality, and Diplomacy (2022) and Dookeran and Carlos Elias's Shiftingthe Frontiers: An Action Framework for the Future of the Caribbean (2016). This volume is poised toempower professors and students in the field of development studies, policyleaders and practitioners within agencies, and the voices of citizens andadvocates shaping public discourse.
