Varela V, Rodrigo2012-12-172012-12-172012-11Varela V., R. (2012). 2011 Caribbean Region GEM’s Results[PowerPoint slides]. Proceedings of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Caribbean 2011 Ottawa Launch, Ottawa, Ca.http://hdl.handle.net/10625/50603Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) presents results of a survey of entrepreneurship activity in the Caribbean region, including Barbados, Colombia, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago. It indicates a very positive entrepreneurial environment. People in these countries have the aspiration, perception of competences, perception of opportunities and willingness to overcome obstacles. Supporting elements that require immediate attention are: entrepreneurial finance; R & D transfers; government programs and policies (bureaucracy and taxes); entrepreneurial education; internal market development; entrepreneurial skills development; intellectual property legislation; commercial and professional infrastructure.1 digital file (30 p. : ill.)application/pdfenECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTENTREPRENEURSHIPSKILLS DEVELOPMENTPOLICY MAKINGBUSINESS CREATIONINNOVATION FINANCINGCARIBBEANBARBADOSCOLOMBIAJAMAICATRINIDAD&TOBAGOWEST INDIESPresentation