#1Caribbean Internet Governance Forum Gregory Smith - Head of Exploration, UNDP Trinidad and Tobago UN DP August 2023 Caribbean Telecommunications Union 19 th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum#2Bridging the Digital Divide Why should we focus on Digital Inclusion? What are the specific challenges for the Caribbean? In a digital society, everyone, including the most disadvantaged, has safe, convenient, and equitable access to services and resources which increase their well being and resilience How is the UNDP helping? UN DP 2#3Why should we focus on Digital Inclusion? ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND PRODUCTIVITY Digital inclusion enables vulnerable populations to diversify their income sources via the gig economy, selling products and services online, reducing their economic vulnerability. Digital Inclusion EMPOWERING CREATIVITY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Digital platforms enable sustainable businesses, global skills development, and improved job prospects, benefiting entrepreneurs, rural communities, students with disabilities, and local artists.. IMPROVED GOVERNANCE Digital tools enhance transparency and accountability in governance, reducing corruption and fostering trust between governments and citizens. IMPROVED ACCESS TO SERVICES Digital government services increase access for residents of remote or underserved areas, or persons with disabilities that make it difficult for them to physically visit government offices. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RELIEF Early warning systems enable timely evacuation and preparation. Digital technology facilitates coordination among agencies and communities, for efficient distribution of emergency aid, tracking of affected areas, and communication UN DP 3#4What are the specific challenges for the Caribbean? UN DP Harnessing productive digital benefits "From download to upload" (oooooo (Oooooo Last mile connectivity "Leaving no-one behind" Innovation and Ease of Doing Business "Help great ideas to bloom" Cybersecurity and Internet Hygiene "Make the net safe for granny" 000 (Oooooo) Strategy and Synergy "No-one is an island" 4#5How is the UNDP helping? • • Digital Readiness Assessment to provide rapid, high-level insights into a country's digital strengths and opportunities National Digital Strategy and Roadmap to outline the country's digital vision, and the key enablers for successful transformation In Trinidad and Tobago: • • • • Supporting the Digital Transformation of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services Developing a National Digital Identity (E-ID) with the Ministry of Digital Transformation Digital Business Incubator programmes to support MSMES Digital home gardening app to enhance food security and youth empowerment Digital Mapping of the local innovation ecosystem Search of TT Verity of Digital Transfomation Defining our digital future together. In order to get where we're going we have to know where we are. Help us by completing the Digital Readiness Assessment SEE SURVEY LINK IN CAPTION. Finals of the Peace Innovation Challenge Meet our peacebuilders and watch them pitch their innovative projects LIVE to an esteemed panel of judges SHARK TANK STYLE COMPETITION Tuesday March 29, 2022 2:00 PM-4:00 PM CLICK Click this link to register for the HERE VIRTUAL EVENT to Register https://tinyurl.com/4hnuere2 Fer more details email: [email protected] Or visit: www.tt.undp.org PVE-YES UN accelerator DP UN DP bed help fling co Calttconnect or 800-8828 (tomca Mon- 180m-4pm Home About Videos Photos Live Reviews Gobiernu di Kòrsou 3d [ENKUESTA]: Bo ta kere Kòrsou ta kla pa transformashon digital? Klek riba e link pa yena e enkuesta digital kòrtiku i asina komparti bo opinion ku nos: www.gobiernu.cw/ enkuesta #enkuesta #gobiernudikorsou #BPD KÒRSOU TA KLA PA TRANSFORMASHON DIGITAL? Komparti bo opinion: gobiernu.cw/enkuesta Un proyekto di Ministerio di Maneho di Gobernashon, Planifikashon i Servisio Públiko huntu ku UNDP AGRIMIAN ADVENTURES INTRODUCING THE GROW GARDEN APP UN DP#6Learn more: tt.undp.org @UNDPTT facebook.com/UNDPTT/ ✔ @GregTheThinker UN DP Ga