
Empowering the Caribbean Islands: The Role of Imports for Social Impact is a comprehensive guide to understanding the potential of import and export trade in the Caribbean region. Written by Jermaine Eric Whiteside, a recent graduate of Walden University with a Master of Science in Information Management Systems and executive education from Duke Fuqua School of Business, Harvard School of Law, Columbia Graduate School of Business, and MIT Executive Education. This book delves into how imports can improve Caribbean communities, particularly in food security, education, housing, public safety, renewable energy, and technology innovation. The author provides a detailed analysis of the potential role of imports in promoting digital inclusion and access to government services, as well as the benefits of digital inclusion and technology for developing small businesses in the Caribbean Islands. Whiteside also explores the importance of collaboration between public, private, and faith-based organizations to achieve sustainable economic growth and social impact. He highlights the importance of Jamaica, with its large trade port in Kingston and one of the largest faith-based institutions in the Caribbean, as a potential leader in importing and exporting goods to empower the public. Empowering the Caribbean Islands is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the potential of trade in the Caribbean region and the role of imports in promoting social impact. With its focus on integrating public, private, and faith-based organizations for importing and exporting goods to empower the public, the book is a valuable resource for policymakers, business leaders, and development professionals.