{"id":7431,"date":"2024-10-24T14:06:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T14:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/40.117.174.162\/?p=7431"},"modified":"2025-07-14T22:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T22:38:07","slug":"the-trust-for-the-americas-re-launches-its-dia-urban-innovation-lab-in-lasco-chin-foundations-entrepreneurship-hub-in-jamaica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/pt\/the-trust-for-the-americas-re-launches-its-dia-urban-innovation-lab-in-lasco-chin-foundations-entrepreneurship-hub-in-jamaica\/","title":{"rendered":"O Trust para as Am\u00e9ricas relan\u00e7a seu Laborat\u00f3rio de Inova\u00e7\u00e3o Urbana DIA no Centro de Empreendedorismo da Funda\u00e7\u00e3o LASCO Chin, na Jamaica"},"content":{"rendered":"

2024\/10\/09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingston, Jamaica \u2013 October 2nd, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, access to technology and digital literacy is critical to unlocking opportunities for economic growth and social development. In Jamaica, the digital divide continues to hinder the potential of many young people, limiting access to essential resources, education, and job opportunities. As the island moves towards a more digitally driven future, bridging this gap has become imperative to ensure equitable access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in a global economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a major step towards addressing this challenge, Citi Foundation<\/strong>, LASCO Chin Foundation (LCF)<\/strong>, O Trust para as Am\u00e9ricas<\/strong>, an organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS)<\/strong>, and the Institute of Law and Economics (ILE) <\/strong>celebrated the relaunch of the DIA Urban Innovation Lab <\/strong>in the Entrepreneurship Hub of the LCF in Kingston. This space will provide young people with vital access to technology, training in digital skills, and business and job readiness programs, helping to boost their employability and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dwayne Gutzmer, CEO, Institute of Law & Economics delivered the introductions and opening remarks, highlighting the importance of community-driven projects that uplift local entrepreneurs, promote urban transformation, and create opportunities for all Jamaicans. He also pointed to noteworthy beneficiaries, such as Jermaine Bryan from Montego Bay, whose Blueprint Farms project focuses on sustainable and revolutionary, soil-less vertical farming technology for more efficient food production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the live event, Rodrigo Iriani, Senior Manager at The Trust for the Americas, highlighted the importance of the Lab’s contributions to Jamaica’s youth. He stated, “For years, through initiatives like the DIA Urban Innovation Lab in Jamaica, we have strived to give young people the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through the Lab\u2019s achievements, we\u2019ve witnessed the innovative spirit of Jamaica\u2019s youth. From sustainable urban design projects to digital technology solutions, the impact has been nothing short of remarkable. With strong support from both local and international partners, we have been able to foster creativity, knowledge-sharing, and problem-solving, addressing some of Jamaica’s most pressing urban and social challenges.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on the LCF entrepreneurial journey, Professor Rosalea Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer at the foundation, reflected on Former Chairman Lascelles Chin\u2019s commitment to similar initiatives, noting, \u201cHe was personally involved in the entrepreneurship programme\u2026providing personal financial support to two of our exceptional entrepreneurs because of their impact on their communities. Leadership from the top matters, and I am so pleased that the leadership from the top continues with our new Chairman James Rawle.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trust\u2019s DIA Urban Innovation Lab in Jamaica is part of a broader effort spearheaded by The Trust for the Americas, which, since 2016, has successfully impacted the lives of over 14,000 young people and professionals across nine countries. Through these labs, almost 2,000 individuals have launched innovative projects that benefit their communities, showcasing the transformative power of digital literacy and training. These Labs provide access to technology and resources to foster entrepreneurship and employability, equipping participants with essential job and life skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the launch of this new space in Jamaica, The Trust for the Americas aims to continue scaling positive outcomes, empowering even more Jamaican youth to harness the power of digital technology and entrepreneurship. By bridging the digital divide, the Lab is creating a pathway for young Jamaicans to become leaders in their communities, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and resources to thrive in an increasingly digital global economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This initiative is a testament to the strong collaboration between local and international partners, all united by a shared vision to uplift Jamaica\u2019s youth and foster sustainable development through innovation and technology. The Innovation Lab stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity for young people across Jamaica, helping to close the digital gap and create a brighter, more inclusive future for all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About The\u202fTrust for the Americas:\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trust for the Americas is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS). It was established in 1997 to promote public and private sector participation in social and economic development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our initiatives, implemented through local partner organizations, seek to improve access to economic opportunities as well as to foster innovation in vulnerable communities in the hemisphere. To this end, The Trust also promotes social inclusion and good governance. The Trust has offices in Washington, D.C., Colombia, and Canada.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mais informa\u00e7\u00f5es:www.thetrustfortheamericas.org<\/a>\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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09\/10\/2024 Kingston, Jamaica \u2013 2 de outubro de 2024 \u2013 No mundo digital em r\u00e1pida evolu\u00e7\u00e3o de hoje, o acesso \u00e0 tecnologia e a alfabetiza\u00e7\u00e3o digital s\u00e3o fundamentais para abrir oportunidades de crescimento econ\u00f4mico e desenvolvimento social. Na Jamaica, a exclus\u00e3o digital continua a impedir que muitos jovens alcancem seu potencial, limitando o acesso a recursos essenciais, educa\u00e7\u00e3o e oportunidades de emprego. \u00c0 medida que a ilha avan\u00e7a em dire\u00e7\u00e3o a um futuro cada vez mais impulsionado pela tecnologia digital, superar essa lacuna tornou-se imperativo para garantir o acesso equitativo \u00e0s ferramentas e ao conhecimento necess\u00e1rios para ter sucesso em uma economia global. Em um importante passo para enfrentar esse desafio, a Citi Foundation, a LASCO Chin Foundation (LCF),\u00a0a Trust para as Am\u00e9ricas, uma organiza\u00e7\u00e3o afiliada \u00e0 Organiza\u00e7\u00e3o dos Estados Americanos (OEA), e o Instituto de Direito e Economia (ILE) comemoraram o relan\u00e7amento do Laborat\u00f3rio de Inova\u00e7\u00e3o Urbana DIA no Centro de Empreendedorismo da LCF, em Kingston. Esse espa\u00e7o proporcionar\u00e1 aos jovens acesso essencial \u00e0 tecnologia, capacita\u00e7\u00e3o em habilidades digitais e programas de prepara\u00e7\u00e3o para neg\u00f3cios e mercado de trabalho, ajudando a aumentar sua empregabilidade e a criar oportunidades de subsist\u00eancia sustent\u00e1veis.\u00a0 Dwayne Gutzmer, CEO do Instituto de Direito e Economia, fez as apresenta\u00e7\u00f5es e proferiu o discurso de abertura, destacando a import\u00e2ncia de projetos impulsionados pela comunidade que valorizem os empreendedores locais, promovam a transforma\u00e7\u00e3o urbana e criem oportunidades para todos os jamaicanos. Ele tamb\u00e9m destacou benefici\u00e1rios not\u00e1veis, como Jermaine Bryan, de Montego Bay, cujo projeto Blueprint Farms se concentra em uma tecnologia de agricultura vertical sustent\u00e1vel e revolucion\u00e1ria, sem uso de solo, para uma produ\u00e7\u00e3o de alimentos mais eficiente.\u00a0 Durante o evento ao vivo, Rodrigo Iriani, gerente s\u00eanior da The Trust para as Am\u00e9ricas, destacou a import\u00e2ncia das contribui\u00e7\u00f5es do Laborat\u00f3rio para a juventude da Jamaica. Ele afirmou: \u201cH\u00e1 anos, por meio de iniciativas como o DIA Urban Innovation Lab na Jamaica, temos nos empenhado em oferecer aos jovens as ferramentas necess\u00e1rias para que prosperem em um mundo em r\u00e1pida transforma\u00e7\u00e3o. Por meio das conquistas do Laborat\u00f3rio, testemunhamos o esp\u00edrito inovador da juventude jamaicana. De projetos de design urbano sustent\u00e1vel a solu\u00e7\u00f5es de tecnologia digital, o impacto tem sido simplesmente not\u00e1vel. Com forte apoio de parceiros locais e internacionais, conseguimos fomentar a criatividade, o compartilhamento de conhecimento e a resolu\u00e7\u00e3o de problemas, abordando alguns dos desafios urbanos e sociais mais urgentes da Jamaica.\u201d\u00a0 Ao falar sobre a trajet\u00f3ria empreendedora do LCF, a professora Rosalea Hamilton, diretora executiva da funda\u00e7\u00e3o, refletiu sobre o compromisso do ex-presidente Lascelles Chin com iniciativas semelhantes, observando: \u201cEle se envolveu pessoalmente no programa de empreendedorismo\u2026 oferecendo apoio financeiro pessoal a dois de nossos empreendedores excepcionais devido ao impacto que causaram em suas comunidades. A lideran\u00e7a da alta administra\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e9 fundamental, e estou muito satisfeita que essa lideran\u00e7a continue com nosso novo presidente, James Rawle.\u201d\u00a0 O Laborat\u00f3rio de Inova\u00e7\u00e3o Urbana DIA da Trust na Jamaica faz parte de um esfor\u00e7o mais amplo liderado pela Trust para as Am\u00e9ricas, que, desde 2016, impactou com sucesso a vida de mais de 14.000 jovens e profissionais em nove pa\u00edses. Por meio desses laborat\u00f3rios, quase 2.000 pessoas lan\u00e7aram projetos inovadores que beneficiam suas comunidades, demonstrando o poder transformador da alfabetiza\u00e7\u00e3o digital e da capacita\u00e7\u00e3o. Esses laborat\u00f3rios oferecem acesso \u00e0 tecnologia e a recursos para fomentar o empreendedorismo e a empregabilidade, capacitando os participantes com habilidades essenciais para o trabalho e para a vida. Com a inaugura\u00e7\u00e3o desse novo espa\u00e7o na Jamaica, a The Trust for the Americas pretende continuar ampliando os resultados positivos, capacitando ainda mais jovens jamaicanos a aproveitar o poder da tecnologia digital e do empreendedorismo. Ao reduzir a exclus\u00e3o digital, o Laborat\u00f3rio est\u00e1 criando um caminho para que os jovens jamaicanos se tornem l\u00edderes em suas comunidades, garantindo que tenham o conhecimento, as habilidades e os recursos necess\u00e1rios para prosperar em uma economia global cada vez mais digital.\u00a0 Essa iniciativa \u00e9 uma prova da forte colabora\u00e7\u00e3o entre parceiros locais e internacionais, todos unidos por uma vis\u00e3o comum de valorizar a juventude jamaicana e promover o desenvolvimento sustent\u00e1vel por meio da inova\u00e7\u00e3o e da tecnologia. O Laborat\u00f3rio de Inova\u00e7\u00e3o se destaca como um farol de esperan\u00e7a e oportunidade para os jovens de toda a Jamaica, ajudando a diminuir a exclus\u00e3o digital e a criar um futuro mais promissor e inclusivo para todos.\u00a0 ***\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f Sobre a Trust para as Am\u00e9ricas:\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0 O Trust para as Am\u00e9ricas \u00e9 uma organiza\u00e7\u00e3o sem fins lucrativos 501(c)(3) afiliada \u00e0 Organiza\u00e7\u00e3o dos Estados Americanos (OEA). Foi fundada em 1997 para promover a participa\u00e7\u00e3o dos setores p\u00fablico e privado em projetos de desenvolvimento social e econ\u00f4mico na Am\u00e9rica Latina e no Caribe. Nossas iniciativas, implementadas por meio de organiza\u00e7\u00f5es parceiras locais, buscam melhorar o acesso a oportunidades econ\u00f4micas, bem como fomentar a inova\u00e7\u00e3o em comunidades vulner\u00e1veis no hemisf\u00e9rio. 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