Roundup: for the week ending 4 August 2023
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August 2023.
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Tag: Financial technology
ICTP 313: Digital identity, and the issue of trust and of control of individuals’ personal data, with Trevor Forrest of 876 Solutions
Across the Caribbean region, most countries are embarking on projects to implement a digital ID system. Although there are considerable national benefits to doing so, improving and increasing citizens’ access such as a broad range of services, digital IDs is a complex exercise. We revisit a 2022 interview with Trevor Forrest, of 876 Solutions on the subject, where we discuss: Why is it becoming increasingly important to have a digital ID? What are the benefits of having a digital ID? What can countries do to develop trust in digital ID? And what are the potential benefits and implications of heightened surveillance via digital IDs?
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Roundup: for the week ending 28 July 2024
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 22 July and 28 July 2024.
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Roundup: for the week ending 21 July 2024
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 15 July and 21 July 2024.
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Are commercial banks a friend or foe of CBDCs?
The introduction of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a complex issue with far-reaching implications for the financial industry, including commercial banks. In this article, we highlight an emerging situation in The Bahamas and explore whether commercial banks are catalysts for CBDC adoption or potential victims of that disruption.
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