2011 Symposium Topics - The University of the West Indies - Open ...

stimulated with a positive direction. Also, for the unskilled there will be a much neededwindow of opportunity to learn and develop a meaningful survival skill. The benefits tobe derived from the augmentation of the creative potential in individuals will have aneverlasting effect. Nation building will be on the forefront and the effects over time willbe reflected in the economic growth which will be reflected in the GDP of the countries.Additionally, the citizenry will be in a position to realize an improved quality of life.Caribbean leaders must take the initiative and be conscientious in the eradication of theignorance that is stifling Caribbean regions. A sure way to achieve economic prosperityis through business endeavor channels. Entrepreneurial thoughts usually touch and evenpenetrate most individuals at some time. The crystallization of ideas can be promoted bytraining programs which speak directly to the balancing of risk and returns that points tothe importance of knowing the “how and why” of the entrepreneurial process. Economicprosperity can be harnessed through the development of the creative potential that isembedded in Caribbean people.