{"id":3753,"date":"2023-08-30T13:35:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T17:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newenergyevents.com\/carif2023\/?page_id=3753"},"modified":"2023-09-11T08:55:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T12:55:45","slug":"national-development-workshop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newenergyevents.com\/carif2023\/workshops\/national-development-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating and Implementing Effective National Development Strategies Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tuesday, September 19 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm<\/h5>\n

Infrastructure development can often be reactive and localized. Some jurisdictions tend to respond to short-term or medium-term needs and changes in demand. This is especially apparent in island economies, where such changes tend to be amplified, creating immense pressure on infrastructure and resources.<\/p>\n

When governments instead adopt a proactive, long-term planning approach, the outcomes significantly improve. Governments can regain control by using infrastructure as a roadmap to achieve their long-term goals and vision on a national scale. A robust National Development Strategy or Plan can establish clear guidelines and set the parameters that will enable the country to develop its infrastructure in a controlled and aligned manner.<\/p>\n

This interactive workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss the benefits and challenges of creating and implementing a robust National Development Strategy or Plan. We will examine regional and international examples and case studies to identify best practices and valuable lessons learned, with a focus on enhancing National Development Planning across the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

Topics to be addressed include:<\/p>\n