ABSTRACT
This study investigates the role of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) as a catalyst for developing the Internet ecosystem in the Caribbean and the role of stakeholders in their planning and implementation. As the Internet continues to expand globally, questions arise about its value and usefulness for social transformation, especially for developing nations and small island states. Developing countries have implemented IXPs to address these concerns. For this research, an instrumental qualitative case study methodology is employed, together with stakeholder theory as the theoretical framework, to critically examine the policy formulation and implementation of IXPs in two Caribbean countries: Curaçao and Grenada. The study drew on interviews with stakeholders (n=21), documents, and observations, to understand the strategies used in their implementation.
