United Nations
Workshop on Measuring Digital Inclusion in the Caribbean
Teaser
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.
The Caribbean is often characterized as a “data poor” region, and the circumstances of Caribbean countries are rarely prioritized in the development of measurement frameworks. Because digital inclusion is a relatively new focus, there is currently no agreed framework at the global or regional level designed to measure digital inclusion. As such, there is an opportunity for Caribbean countries to identify their needs related to digital inclusion and to develop frameworks tailored to the subregion.
At the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the interlinkages between digital inclusion and sustainable development;
- Identify several measurement frameworks related to digital inclusion;
- Discuss various approaches to the measurement of digital inclusion; and,
- Consider ways in which a measurement framework would need to be adapted to their country’s unique circumstances.
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
Thursday 15 December 2022
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1000 hrs – 1015 hrs |
Opening of the meeting
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1015 hrs – 1030 hrs |
Presentation: “Importance of digital inclusion to the Caribbean”
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1030 hrs – 1045 hrs |
Presentation: “Digital inclusion in the United Nations system”
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1045 hrs – 1100 hrs |
Presentation: “Overview of multi-country measurement frameworks related to digital inclusion”
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1100 hrs – 1105 hrs |
5-minute break |
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1105 hrs – 1130 hrs |
Presentation: “Overview of measurement approaches in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom”
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1130 hrs – 1200 hrs |
Discussion: “Measuring digital inclusion: Initial thoughts and questions”
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Friday 16 December 2022
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1000 hrs – 1045 hrs |
Presentation: “The National Digital Inclusion Survey 2021 for Trinidad and Tobago”
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1045 hrs – 1115 hrs |
Presentation: “Overview of efforts to standardize measurement methodologies”
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1115 hrs – 1120 hrs |
5-minute break |
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1120 hrs – 1150 hrs |
Discussion: “Measuring digital inclusion in the Caribbean: Key considerations and needs”
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1150 hrs – 1200 hrs |
Conclusion and Closing Remarks
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Subregional headquarter(s) and office(s)
Subregional Headquarters, Port of SpainRelated link(s)
Organizing institution
ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean
- http://www.cepal.org/en/headquarters-and-offices/eclac-caribbean
- (868)224-8000
