Although we all know the saying, “Data is the new oil”, Caribbean countries seem especially challenged to mine that new oil and derive the value to be realised for the betterment of their societies and citizens.
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Natural disasters and other emergencies are not situations that can be completely avoided, but like insurance, it is good to have access to the requisite support in times of need. As we approach the 2024 North Atlantic hurricane season, we thought it opportune to reshare a conversation we had with Sylvester Cadette, of the International Telecommunication Union, in 2021 on the Tampere Convention in which we discussed, among other things: the Tampere Convention, what it is and why more Caribbean countries ought to accede to it; the challenges that are likely to occur when countries have not signed on to the Convention; reasons why countries are not signing on the Convention; plus the need for Caribbean countries to have more comprehensive emergency telecommunications plans in place.
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Many of our digital policies speak about fostering inclusion, but to what degree is that put into practice and the effort made to improve the lives of persons with disabilities? We discuss and suggest some initial steps we can take to facilitate greater inclusion.
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Access to the internet has become almost as essential as access to water and electricity, but many Caribbean countries still have not made it a true priority. We thus discuss the widening digital divide and what our countries should be doing to more decisively tackle the issue.
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Deepfakes represent a powerful example of the capabilities and challenges of modern AI technology, but there are growing concerns about its use in upcoming general elections. However, the applications and implications of deepfakes are far greater than politics. We discuss.
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