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Open Data and Open Government: Why they are essential in bridging the transparency and accountability gap

Posted by Michele Marius | 30 Jun 2023 | ICT/Tech

Although there have been longstanding efforts by Caribbean countries to digitally transform their governments, it is questionable the degree of success that has been realised when the Average Joe is likely to be of the view that public sectors across the region are less open than they had previously been. Moreover, the focus on Open Data and Open Government also seemed to have stalled, though they are critical in supporting greater transparency and accountability and reducing corruption in the public sector.

Does your organisation need an AI policy? 6 key questions you need to ask

Posted by Michele Marius | 23 Jun 2023 | ICT/Tech

Within organisations, the odds are that employees are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist them in certain tasks and activities. However, the use of AI in organisations could have far-reaching consequences, and it may be prudent to have a policy in place that guides its use.

The app gap: Has the Caribbean missed the development opportunity?

Posted by Michele Marius | 2 Jun 2023 | ICT/Tech

According to Grand View Research, the global mobile app market was valued at USD 206.85 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.8% between 2023 and 2030. However, mobile app development no longer seems to be a focus of Caribbean businesses or software developers. Have we missed that boat?

ICTP 254: Digital Inclusion, and why solving it is beyond telecoms, with Kwesi Prescod and Yacine Khelladi

Posted by Michele Marius | 31 May 2023 | Podcast Episodes

The recently published ECLAC digital inclusion study has been getting some attention across the Caribbean region, as countries continue to grapple with how to narrow the widening digital divide. With ECLAC digital inclusion study Consultant, Kwesi Prescod and international Economist and ICT4D Consultant, Yacine Khelladi, the findings of the ECLAC study are discussed. However, the conversation then veers to the role of the telecoms regulator and the telcos in addressing digital inclusion, along with the impact of the human, social and economic challenges on digital inclusion and vice versa.

5 reasons why Caribbean businesses need to lean more into mobile

Posted by Michele Marius | 19 May 2023 | ICT/Tech

To a considerable degree, Caribbean organisations view mobile/cellular devices as providing marketing and promotion access, such as via social media. But mobile has become considerably more powerful and has become a crucial channel through which complete sales and do business.

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Open Data and Open Government: Why they are essential in bridging the transparency and accountability gap

Does your organisation need an AI policy? 6 key questions you need to ask

The app gap: Has the Caribbean missed the development opportunity?

ICTP 254: Digital Inclusion, and why solving it is beyond telecoms, with Kwesi Prescod and Yacine Khelladi

5 reasons why Caribbean businesses need to lean more into mobile

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