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

17 September 2024, 06:30 - 09:00 | Meetings and technical symposiums

Virtual Expert Group Meeting: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…

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.

18 September 2023, 07:00 - 09:00 | Meetings and technical symposiums

Expert Group Meeting: Measuring the digital society to advance digital…

Expert Group Meeting to discuss measuring the digital society to advance digital inclusion in the Caribbean

15 - 16 December 2022 | Other events

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.

23 October 2019, 05:30 - 13:30 | Meetings and technical symposiums

Training session on increasing access to technology for Persons with…

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

2 December 2013 | 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.

31 January 2020 | News

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.

4 October 2019 | News

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.

6 August 2019 | News

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.