Factory Books releases History of Economics in Belize
Factory Books releases History of Economics in Belize
Yesterday, Monday December 4th the Image Factory Art Foundation announced the release of a new book titled A Concise History of Economic Development in Belize 1981- 2005 written by noted academic Dr. Aondofe Joe Iyo.
In his introductory remarks director of the Image Factory Yasser Musa stated, “Dr. Aondofe Iyo is a special kind of academic. He has expanded the space of what academics should and can do in modern society. He has published many articles and books, teaches at the University, organized symposiums and engaged in numerous panel discussions. But these types of activities are par for the course among academics. He has gone further. His work with the African and Maya History Program is having an impact on the system of Education at all levels. He is playing a pivotal role in transforming the system, for this we are grateful and to him we are thankful. I congratulate him on this new effort to advance the debate in our society.”
Marion Palacio, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank who wrote the foreword for the book was on hand at the book presentation and stated, “Some readers will find the publication a provocative read n Belize’s economic history. Most persons will find Dr. Iyo’s work providing a chronology of the main features and problems that have challenged and continue to be a challenge for the Belizean economy.”
In his remarks at the opening Dr. Iyo stressed that his role as an academic is to contribute to public debate which he considers a vehicle for social change and economic transformation. Dr. Iyo earned a doctorate degree in African History from the University of Calabar, Nigeria (1990). He is a senior lecturer and director for Multi-cultural Studies, and African and Maya History Project, concurrently, at the University of Belize.
The book is arranged in six thematic chapters covering an overview of economic development, physical capital and technology, human capital and investment, fiscal and monetary policies, free trade and high investment, and the theory and practice of growth economics. The book ends with complete notes, references, list of figures, table and charts. The one hundred and fifty two (152) book is published and distributed by the Image Factory in Belize City and is available for $20.
contact: yasserart@yahoo.com for more information
Yesterday, Monday December 4th the Image Factory Art Foundation announced the release of a new book titled A Concise History of Economic Development in Belize 1981- 2005 written by noted academic Dr. Aondofe Joe Iyo.
In his introductory remarks director of the Image Factory Yasser Musa stated, “Dr. Aondofe Iyo is a special kind of academic. He has expanded the space of what academics should and can do in modern society. He has published many articles and books, teaches at the University, organized symposiums and engaged in numerous panel discussions. But these types of activities are par for the course among academics. He has gone further. His work with the African and Maya History Program is having an impact on the system of Education at all levels. He is playing a pivotal role in transforming the system, for this we are grateful and to him we are thankful. I congratulate him on this new effort to advance the debate in our society.”
Marion Palacio, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank who wrote the foreword for the book was on hand at the book presentation and stated, “Some readers will find the publication a provocative read n Belize’s economic history. Most persons will find Dr. Iyo’s work providing a chronology of the main features and problems that have challenged and continue to be a challenge for the Belizean economy.”
In his remarks at the opening Dr. Iyo stressed that his role as an academic is to contribute to public debate which he considers a vehicle for social change and economic transformation. Dr. Iyo earned a doctorate degree in African History from the University of Calabar, Nigeria (1990). He is a senior lecturer and director for Multi-cultural Studies, and African and Maya History Project, concurrently, at the University of Belize.
The book is arranged in six thematic chapters covering an overview of economic development, physical capital and technology, human capital and investment, fiscal and monetary policies, free trade and high investment, and the theory and practice of growth economics. The book ends with complete notes, references, list of figures, table and charts. The one hundred and fifty two (152) book is published and distributed by the Image Factory in Belize City and is available for $20.
contact: yasserart@yahoo.com for more information
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