Key takeaway
Caribbean education still rewards compliance and recall more than ownership and problem-solving, leaving students less prepared to build enterprises or adapt to AI-driven change.
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An examination of how Caribbean education can prioritise obedience and labour-market preparation over ownership, applied knowledge and institution building.
This episode is part of Caribbean Issues’ Caribbean-first coverage for listeners across the region and Caribbean diaspora communities worldwide.
Questions explored
- What outcomes does Caribbean education currently reward?
- What would education designed to build Caribbean capacity look like?
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Published and editorially reviewed by Caribbean Issues on July 23, 2026. The original episode page is the authoritative source for the audio, complete platform notes, and any subsequent corrections or updates.
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