Belize Policy Research Institute at UB

25/09/2026

🇧🇿 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 @𝟒𝟓
Join the Institute for Social and Cultural Research (ISCR-NICH) and the Belize Policy Research Institute (BELPRI-UB) for a two-day research conference looking at our journey as a nation.

📅 September 30 – October 1, 2026
🕘 Opening Ceremony & Keynote: 9:00 a.m., Sept 30
📍 Conference Centre, University of Belize, Belmopan
🎤 21 presentations across 8 panels!

📖 Day 2 also features the book launch of Enduring Diplomacy: Belize, 1971–2026 by Assad Shoman and Alexis Rosado.

✅ In-person only. Free, but registration is required:
👉 https://forms.gle/uGRmdMaz3toNRxV19

📞 +501 223-0256 Ext. 2070 | ✉️ [email protected]

24/09/2026

🔔 Join us for the official launch of Enduring Diplomacy: Belize 1971–2026

The powerful inside story of how Belize created its foreign service on the road to independence and to forging its rightful space on the world stage. 🌎

📅 October 1, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 UB Conference Center, Belmopan

Books will be on sale at the conference, do not miss out, come and get your copy!

📲 Secure your place by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

This event forms part of the Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45 Research Conference. 🇧🇿

22/09/2026

🇧🇿 Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45! 🇧🇿

Join BELPRI-UB and ISCR-NICH for a two-day research conference reflecting on Belize’s independence journey, achievements, and future at 45.

📅 30 September–1 October 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 UB Conference Center, Belmopan City, Belize

The conference is open to the public, but registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here: https://forms.gle/S8sh7BYKp8NKr2rr7

Click the link for the Conference Information: https://ub.edu.bz/belpri-events/

17/09/2026

🔔 Join us for the official launch of Enduring Diplomacy: Belize 1971–2026

The powerful inside story of how Belize created its foreign service on the road to independence and to forging its rightful space on the world stage. 🌎

📅 October 1, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 UB Conference Center, Belmopan

This event forms part of the Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45 Research Conference. 🇧🇿

📲 Secure your place by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

09/09/2026

🇧🇿 Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45! 🇧🇿

Join BELPRI-UB and ISCR-NICH for a two-day research conference reflecting on Belize’s independence journey, achievements, and future at 45.

📅 30 September–1 October 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 UB Conference Center, Belmopan City, Belize

The conference is open to the public, but registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here: https://forms.gle/S8sh7BYKp8NKr2rr7

Click the link for the Conference Information:https://ub.edu.bz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/[email protected]

07/09/2026

Money plays a powerful role in politics, but how it is raised, spent and regulated matters for everyone.

Explore Money in Belizean Politics: Breaking the Regulation Deadlock and its 13 recommendations for a more transparent, accountable and inclusive democracy.

Click the link for the full report:https://ub.edu.bz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Money-in-Politics-Final-Jul-28.pdf

31/08/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 📖 💻 📈 Finance Belize , in partnership with the Belize Policy Research Institute at UB (BELPRI-UB), officially launched the national Human Capital Skills Assessment Report for the Financial Services Sector on Friday 28 August 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the University of Belize Conference Centre in Belmopan City.

Titled 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘤𝘺: 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦’𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳, the report provides evidence-based insights into employers' present and anticipated workforce requirements, including demand for technical and soft skills, graduate readiness, training and certification needs, recruitment challenges, and opportunities for stronger collaboration between industry and academia.

Authored by Dr. Andrew E. Trumbach, Mr. Hero Balani and Ms. Emily Jaramillo, the report was developed through a national survey of 48 firms and institutions across Belize’s financial services sector, with responses representing a broad cross-section of the industry including banks, credit unions, moneylenders, insurance companies, law firms, registered agents and government regulators among others.

The launch brought together representatives from government, regulators, the private sector and academia for a presentation of the findings and a timely "Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Financial Services Skills in Belize." The discussion identified the need to better align courses offered by tertiary level institutions and training bodies with employer needs. The dialogue also explored practical areas of partnership with the private sector such as apprenticeships, internships, and other avenues of training and professional development.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our partners, authors, speakers, panelists and stakeholders who contributed to this important initiative as we continue to work to strengthen the skills needed to grow Belize's financial services sector.

You can access the full report here:
https://financebelize.bz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DIGITAL-web-Skills-Demand-and-Workforce-Adequacy_August-19-2026-1.pdf

31/08/2026

🇧🇿 Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45 🇧🇿

Join the Belize Policy Research Institute at the University of Belize (BELPRI-UB) and the Institute for Social & Cultural Research-National Institute of Culture and History (ISCR-NICH) for the Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45 research conference, reflecting on Belize’s journey, achievements, and future as an independent nation.

📅 30 September – 1 October 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 UB Conference Center, Belmopan City

The conference is open to the public, but registration is required. Secure your spot today by scanning the QR code or registering here: https://forms.gle/R2kDE7kBXNvAYCvQ8

For more information, contact +501 223-0256 Ext. 2070 or [email protected].

26/08/2026

24/08/2026

Join us LIVE as we discuss the launch of Belize’s Financial Services Sector Human Capital Skills Assessment Report taking place on 28 August 2026 in partnership with the Belize Policy Research Institute at UB (BELPRI-UB) University of Belize. We are thrilled to bring together industry leaders and academic experts to discuss key insights and future-forward strategies to grow Belize's skills capacity within the financial services sector. To learn more, join us live on both Open Your Eyes and Sun Up On 7!

🗓️ When:
💠 Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 7:00 AM (Open Your Eyes)
💠 Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 8:00 AM (SunUp on 7)

🎙️ Featured Speakers:
💠 Dr. Andrew Trumbach, Lead Researcher, Co-CEO & CFO, Awaysis Capital Group
💠 Mr. Devon Paulino, Policy Analyst, BELPRI-UB
💠 Mr. Hero Balani, Co-Researcher, Chief Executive Officer, Finance Belize

📢 Featured Topics:
💠 Introduction to the Financial Services Sector Human Capital Skills Report
💠 Academia and Private Sector Dialogue on Financial Sector Skills for the Future

We look forward to your partnership in continuing to drive sustainable financial sector development! Be sure to tune in.

🔗 For more information visit:
www.ub.edu.bz/belpri | www.financebelize.bz