Ainsley Brown | Commercial Law International

Ainsley Brown is currently working as the Director of Trade, Regulatory, Analysis & Policy for the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) and is called to the Bar of Upper Canada (Ontario), Canada. His primary role is to provide technical advice on regulatory matters and trade matters to the CEO and team at JSEZA. He holds a LLM in International Commercial Law (with Merit) from the University of Westminster, having earned a diploma in law from London Metropolitan University and a BA (Hons) in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario. Ainsley is the Administrator of Commercial Law International and has an avid interest in logistics, global value chains; economic development; trade; commercial awareness; green energy; rugby; etc.

Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Digitalisation, Education, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work
Digital intelligence is the future of work and why storytelling is more important that ever in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By Ainsley Brown on July 24, 2018

Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. – Albert Einstein The ability to not only collect but to analyze, visualize and weave information together into a compelling story is a powerful skill in today’s information age. This is especially true when displayed and shared on… Continue reading "Digital intelligence is the future of work and why storytelling is more important that ever in the Fourth Industrial Revolution"
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Regulation
Is regulation good for an economy?

By Ainsley Brown on July 18, 2018

Is regulation good for an economy? The short answer is yes. Balancing of interests Regulation is unfortunately often portrayed as red tape, bureaucracy or an unreasonable cost imposed on business by people who know nothing about doing business. And yes, sometimes this can be true. However, it must always be remembered that regulations are balancing of interests within a society. This… Continue reading "Is regulation good for an economy?"
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Global Value Chains, Government Policy, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Special Economic Zone, Trade
Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones A Logistics Centered Approach to Economic Agility and Global Competitiveness

By Ainsley Brown on July 16, 2018

I teach. And I hope my students learn. I will admit that teaching is not my profession but it is a deeply held passion. Another passion of mine is Jamaica’s development into a logistics centred economy and logistics hub. And being a adjunct lecturer of international logistics on the Post-grad programme at Excelsior Community College, in Kingston Jamaica allows me… Continue reading "Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones A Logistics Centered Approach to Economic Agility and Global Competitiveness"
Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Education, Future of Work, Global Value Chains, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics Matters, Skills Training
Making education ‘real’ the key to success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Connecting the dots is a marketable skills is this age of disruption

By Ainsley Brown on May 28, 2018

As a teacher I like to stretch my students. I like to push them to their limits so that redefine what is possible and what success means to them. I believe it is my responsibility as an educator to get my students ready to not only thrive but to equipment them with the skills and mindset to be able to… Continue reading "Making education ‘real’ the key to success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Connecting the dots is a marketable skills is this age of disruption "
Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Digitalisation, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work, Logistics, Logistics Matters
Seeing logistics differently Augmented Reality: enhancing business processes and outcomes

By Ainsley Brown on May 13, 2018

Augmented reality (AR) is: “the process of superimposing digitally rendered images onto our real-world surroundings, giving a sense of an illusion or virtual reality,” is literally changing the way we view things. The impact of AR on all parts of life, from the world of work, to school, to entertainment is still relatively small however it is still early days… Continue reading "Seeing logistics differently Augmented Reality: enhancing business processes and outcomes "
Commercial Awareness, Education, Future of Work, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Skills Training
Logistics, the future is now and for Jamaica the future looks bright A reflection on Jamaica's march forward as a Global Logistics Hub...logistics matters

By Ainsley Brown on May 7, 2018

For some some Jamaica’s logistics hub is but a dream, for me its my daily reality. Lecturing is both passion project and a side hustle for me. Look at the view of Kinston Harbour as I get ready to impact some young and some not so young minds. For some some Jamaica's logistics hub is but a dream, for me… Continue reading "Logistics, the future is now and for Jamaica the future looks bright A reflection on Jamaica's march forward as a Global Logistics Hub...logistics matters"
Data economy, Digitalisation, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work, Skills Training
The future of work in the Fourth Industrial Revolution The Fourth Industrial Revolution isn't about machines but about humans

By Ainsley Brown on April 19, 2018

If we are to seize the opportunities, and avoid the pitfalls, of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we must consider carefully the questions that it raises. We must rethink our ideas about economic and social development, value creation, privacy and ownership, and even individual identity. – Klaus Schwab (Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum Geneva) The future of work – the Fourth… Continue reading "The future of work in the Fourth Industrial Revolution The Fourth Industrial Revolution isn't about machines but about humans"
Commercial Awareness, Digitalisation, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Shipping
Innovation in logistics and supply chain management: Blockchains interconnecting value

By Ainsley Brown on March 21, 2018

“data is becoming a new asset class—one that may trump previous asset classes.” ― Don Tapscott In the simplest of terms blockchain technology is simply a database. Yes, a database! And what do databases do? They store information. Simple. If it is that simple then what is all the hype about? Well, blockchains are no ordinary database but a decentralized… Continue reading "Innovation in logistics and supply chain management: Blockchains interconnecting value "
Commercial Awareness, commodity, Economy, Global Value Chains, Government Policy, Special Economic Zone, Trade
US aluminium trade sanctions may be blessing in disguise for Jamaica if recognized, if exploited

By Ainsley Brown on March 12, 2018

Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat. – Napoleon Hill Trade stats have recently become very sexy thanks in large part to President of the USA, Donald Trump’s recent trade sanctions on aluminium and steel. There is however, more to this action and the trade data than immediately meets the eye. There is opportunity – if recognized, if… Continue reading "US aluminium trade sanctions may be blessing in disguise for Jamaica if recognized, if exploited"
Commercial Awareness, commodity, Global Value Chains, Trade
Donald Trump has made the impossible possible with aluminium and steel tariffs The numbers behind trade flows of aluminium and steel have suddenly become all important

By Ainsley Brown on March 10, 2018

After all, facts are facts, and although we may quote one to another with a chuckle the words of the Wise Statesman, “Lies – damn lies – and statistics,” still there are some easy figures the simplest must understand, and the astutest cannot wriggle out of. – Lord Courtney The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump,has made the… Continue reading "Donald Trump has made the impossible possible with aluminium and steel tariffs The numbers behind trade flows of aluminium and steel have suddenly become all important"

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