Economist and thought-leader on the Caribbean,
known for thorough analysis and data-based assessments and insights
Because of her deep commitment to making a difference in the Caribbean, Marla Dukharan has become a leading voice in the call to reduce gender and income inequality, promote new models for growth and to attract foreign investment, and to introduce fiscal responsibility frameworks. Marla is also heavily involved in facilitating enhanced engagement between the public and private sector in the Caribbean, and is a Member of the Caribbean 2030 Leaders Network – a regional do-tank, dedicated to improving the Caribbean’s socio-economic trajectory.
Marla is recognized as a top economist and thought-leader in the Caribbean, well-known for her monthly Caribbean Economic Report, monitoring major economic developments in key regional markets.
Marla is recognized as a top economist and thought-leader in the Caribbean, well-known for her monthly Caribbean Economic Report, monitoring major economic developments in key regional markets.
Marla has established herself as a key point of reference for Caribbean issues, on a global scale, leading discussions and publishing reports on the Caribbean implications of Brexit, US relations with Cuba, and changing US and Chinese policies, among other geopolitical developments.
Marla’s strategic analyses and recommendations have positioned her to play an important role in influencing public policy and private sector decision making. She has become a highly sought-after speaker for key industry, multilateral, and academic conferences on a regional and international scale, and she regularly advises private sector Boards of Directors in the Caribbean.
TESTIMONIALS
Marla is a very knowledgeable and accomplished economist with deep knowledge of the challenges facing the Caribbean. Her commentary and analysis are well researched and carefully articulated providing the reader with the brutal facts and insight into the root causes driving them. I look forward to her newsletters and blogs as input into strategy formulation and decision making. She is the gold standard when looking for economic analysis in the Caribbean.
Nigel Romano - Managing Director and CEO - JMMB Bank Trinidad
Marla’s vast experience as an economist has consistently proved her to be exceptionally adept at analyzing and making accurate financial recommendations and predictions. I continue to value her wealth of knowledge and insight, particularly as it relates both to our regional economies, as well as international markets, and I always look forward to her reports and professional commentaries. Marla truly is a perceptive and gifted business analyst with an impressive future.
Sir Kyffin Simpson - Chairman, Interamericana Trading
I have interacted with Ms Dukharan for the last couple years and after listening to her attentively, I realized that she is an economist who articulates well and makes things understandable and rational. Whilst I may not agree with all her points, her discourse on economic matters are always well researched and presented, the hallmarks of a ultimate professional. Her ideas are always favorable "food for thoughts" and very pragmatic. It's a joy and relief to know that we have people of her mind around and available in the region who will hopefully play a role in our future.
