United Nations
ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean, Port of Spain
ICT Development
ECLAC Caribbean seeks to advance the establishment of information and communications technologies (lCT) as a key driver of social and economic growth in Caribbean countries. To that end, ECLAC contributes to building human and institutional capacity through the conduct of workshops and convening of expert group meetings, as well as the provision of technical advisory services to member States.
Activities
Virtual Expert Group Meeting: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Government: Perspectives for Caribbean SIDS
The ECLAC subregional headquarters for the Caribbean will convene an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) to consider elements of artificial intelligence readiness and digital government strategies for Caribbean countries, taking into consideration their special circumstances as Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It will also include a discussion of the draft study: “Caribbean artificial intelligence readiness: an exploratory review”, which aims to provide a preliminary analysis of AI readiness for the Caribbean based on key dimensions and provide some recommendations to policymakers. Taking into consideration the unique opportunities and challenges that the integration of AI into digital governance presents, the meeting is primarily oriented towards policymakers and decision makers working with digital transformation and artificial intelligence-related issues in the Caribbean.
Expert Group Meeting: Measuring the digital society to advance digital inclusion in the Caribbean
Expert Group Meeting to discuss measuring the digital society to advance digital inclusion in the Caribbean
Workshop on Measuring Digital Inclusion in the Caribbean
The overall objective of the seminar is to provide a space for discussion among technical and policy experts on ways to further digital inclusion efforts at the national and regional levels. It is intended as an introductory level seminar, to allow participants to gain a common understanding of digital inclusion.
Training session on increasing access to technology for Persons with Disabilities
The training will help participants to better utilise Universal service funds (USFs) to increase access to technology for persons with disabilities thereby supporting governments in the subregion in advancing the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
News
ECLAC Promotes Disaster Risk Management in the Caribbean in Association with ESCAP
The ECLAC Subregional headquarters in Port-of-Spain supports the use of information and communications technologies in this area.
New Technologies Bring Governments Closer to the People
The innovative use of information and communication technology (ICT) tools is facilitating access to central government resources for people living in remote locations across the Caribbean.
ICT and knowledge management-based solutions to tackle multi-island challenges uncovered at ECLAC meeting
Experts agree that ICT and knowledge management are valuable tools to support sustainable growth and the delivery of public services in multi-island settings.
Bridging the digital divide for persons with disabilities explored at ECLAC meeting
Policymakers and experts have identified ways in which persons with disability can enjoy the benefits of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs). This, during a meeting hosted by ECLAC Caribbean.
