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Active Research Projects

Currently ongoing research initiatives

Digital Financial Inclusion in Caribbean SMEs

Active

Department: Finance

Principal Investigator: Dr. Sarah Johnson

Duration: 2024-2026 (24 months)

Funding: $350,000

Examining barriers and opportunities for digital financial services adoption among small and medium enterprises across the Caribbean region, with focus on fintech solutions.

Key Findings:

  • 65% of SMEs lack access to digital payment systems
  • Mobile banking adoption increased 45% in 2024
  • Regulatory barriers identified in 8 Caribbean nations
FinTech SME Finance Financial Inclusion Government Funded

AI-Driven Consumer Behavior Analytics for E-Commerce

Active

Department: Marketing

Principal Investigator: Dr. Maria Rodriguez

Duration: 2023-2025 (30 months)

Funding: $425,000

Developing machine learning models to predict consumer purchase behavior in Caribbean e-commerce platforms, partnering with leading regional online retailers.

Key Outcomes:

  • Predictive model with 87% accuracy developed
  • 3 major retailers implementing findings
  • 20% increase in conversion rates observed
AI/ML E-Commerce Consumer Behavior Industry Partnership

Sustainable Tourism Business Models Post-Pandemic

Active

Department: Management

Principal Investigator: Prof. David Williams

Duration: 2024-2027 (36 months)

Funding: $580,000

Investigating innovative business models for sustainable tourism in the Caribbean, focusing on environmental conservation, community benefit, and economic resilience.

Key Findings:

  • 15 sustainable tourism enterprises analyzed
  • Framework for eco-tourism certification developed
  • Community-based tourism models showing 30% higher resilience
Sustainability Tourism Business Models International Funded

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development in Small Island States

Active

Department: Entrepreneurship

Principal Investigator: Dr. Priya Patel

Duration: 2024-2026 (30 months)

Funding: $395,000

Mapping and strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems across Caribbean small island developing states, identifying gaps and opportunities for startup growth.

Key Outcomes:

  • Ecosystem assessment completed for 12 islands
  • Policy recommendations submitted to 5 governments
  • 200+ entrepreneurs surveyed and interviewed
Entrepreneurship Economic Development Policy Government Funded

Completed Research Projects

Successfully concluded research with significant impact

Blockchain Applications in Supply Chain Management

Completed

Department: Finance

Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Chen

Duration: 2021-2023 (24 months)

Funding: $300,000

Explored blockchain technology adoption for supply chain transparency and efficiency in Caribbean manufacturing and logistics sectors.

Key Outcomes:

  • Pilot implementation with 5 manufacturing companies
  • 40% reduction in supply chain documentation time
  • Published in Journal of Supply Chain Management
Blockchain Supply Chain Technology Industry Partnership

Corporate Governance in Caribbean Family Businesses

Completed

Department: Management

Principal Investigator: Prof. James Thompson

Duration: 2020-2023 (36 months)

Funding: $275,000

Comprehensive study of governance practices, succession planning, and professionalization in family-owned businesses across the Caribbean region.

Key Outcomes:

  • 150 family businesses analyzed across 10 countries
  • Governance framework adopted by business associations
  • Best practices guide published and distributed
Governance Family Business Succession Planning Government Funded

Social Media Marketing Effectiveness in Tourism

Completed

Department: Marketing

Principal Investigator: Dr. Sarah Johnson

Duration: 2021-2023 (24 months)

Funding: $185,000

Analysis of social media marketing strategies employed by Caribbean tourism boards and their impact on tourist arrivals and destination perception.

Key Outcomes:

  • 12 tourism boards participated in study
  • Social media ROI framework developed
  • Training workshops delivered to 8 destinations
Social Media Tourism Marketing Digital Strategy International Funded

Women Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean Technology Sector

Completed

Department: Entrepreneurship

Principal Investigator: Dr. Maria Rodriguez

Duration: 2022-2024 (18 months)

Funding: $220,000

Examining barriers and success factors for women entrepreneurs in Caribbean tech startups, with focus on access to funding and mentorship.

Key Outcomes:

  • 80 women tech entrepreneurs interviewed
  • Mentorship program established with 25 participants
  • Policy brief on gender equity in tech submitted
Gender Equity Technology Startups Entrepreneurship International Funded

Research Portfolio Highlights

52

Total Active Projects

$5.2M

Annual Research Budget

85

Completed Projects

120+

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