Foresighting, Growth & Innovation

Project Outcomes for the Sector Studies

NIHERST presented the Project Outcomes for the Foresighting, Growth & Innovation Sector Studies on March 2nd 2007 at the Crowne Plaza in Port of Spain. The seminar had a record turn out of stakeholders from academia and the public and business sectors. Facilitator Ian Ivey of NEXT Corporation and local researchers presented on the economic returns of the niche business ideas or ‘Best Bets’ generated by the foresight study and addressed policies for investment, human resource development, and research to support business development based on these niches. Business development roadmaps were outlined for a total of 16 ‘Best Bets’.

Related Links Overview Developing Vision 2020 Oriented Businesses Sector Workshops Project Outcomes

Our research suggests that the selected sectors are at a threshold as the ‘Best Bets’ could grow rapidly and achieve the economic growth and social objectives associated with the Vision 2020 project. However, for this to occur the public and private sectors need to work in tandem.

The outcomes thus far can be implemented immediately (Horizons 1 and 2). Horizon 3 that provides long-term opportunities, research and development needs, and a strategic plan to develop elite products from these ‘Best Bets’ would be formulated over the next few months.

The outcomes of the sector foresight studies are detailed in the following reports:
 

Biotechnology Sector Foresight Project	860 KB
Biotechnology Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 2	610 KB
Biotechnology Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 3	477 KB
Biotechnology Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 4	3 MB
Creative Sector Foresight Project	1 MB
Creative Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 2	298 KB
Creative Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 3	234 KB
Creative Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 4	6 MB
Food & Beverage Sector Foresight Project	784 KB
Food & Beverage Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 2	361 KB
Food & Beverage Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 3	173 KB
Food & Beverage Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 4	4.9 MB
Niche Manufacturing Sector Foresight Project	1 MB
Niche Manufacturing Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 2	173 KB
Niche Manufacturing Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 3	143 KB
Niche Manufacturing Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 4	4.2 MB
Tourism Sector Foresight Project	1.1 MB
Tourism Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 2	605 KB
Tourism Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 3	482 KB
Tourism Sector Foresight Project - Chapter 4	5 MB