Curaçao: Smart Nation From Smart city to Sage society
Journal Title: Archives of Business Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this article is to describe the case of Curaçao striving to become a smart nation. Many in Curaçao talk about Smart Nation, Smart Island and the blue economy. In practice not much is noted, till now. Why? Methodology – For this study, a literature review was conducted and interviews were held with key figures. Several webinars were conducted and a conference was attended. The draft version of this article was discussed with key persons. Findings – In general Curaçao is not good at implementing policies. Some of the causes include the fragmentation of the society as well as its leadership; as a consequence of patronage and nepotism, incompetent managers and professionals are appointed in key positions. For Curaçao to become a smart island the mindset of the people must shift. Originality – The paper contributes to the understanding of obstacles in the development of small island states. Conclusions – The small scale of Caribbean SIDS is a disadvantage. There are not enough resources and smart people around. Small scale leads to an island mindset characterized by nepotism and patronage, among other issues, and this is an underutilization of the bright minds needed to create the smart city. The possibility of moving from developing country to developed country in one generation is theoretically possible (Lee, 2000). One condition sine qua non is education and the proper mindset. The other is zero tolerance for corruption.
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Dr. Miguel Goede
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