Ministry of Science and Technology hosts Regional Conference on Broadband and Open Data

abernard102@gmail.com 2015-08-24

Summary:

"The Ministry of Science and Technology with support fromthe Ministry of Finance and the Economy and the World Bank Group, will host a three day regional conference titled ‘Caribbean TIDE: Technology and Innovation for the Digital Economy in the Caribbeanfrom August 25- 27at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre, Port of Spain. This inaugural Caribbean TIDE conference will explore the latest trends in the region related to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Economic Development, with a special emphasis on the importance of broadband infrastructure for supplying connectivity, and the economic and social value of open data as a tool for increased governance and transparency. Caribbean TIDE comes on the heels of the announcement by the World Bank Group in May this year, upon conclusion of their Open Data Readiness Assessment (ODRA), that Trinidad and Tobago is Open Data Ready. The conference therefore represents government’s strong high-level commitment to Open Government. This three day conference will bring together local and international government officials, policy makers and international experts to promote collaboration among technology and innovation initiatives in the Caribbean, share experiences and lessons learned, and gain knowledge about relevant global trends for a digital economy. The conference will feature panels, workshops, and dynamic discussions with leaders in technology and innovation ..."

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http://www.ctntworld.com/cnews2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16648:ministry-of-science-and-technology-hosts-regional-conference-on-broadband-and-open-data&catid=137&Itemid=707

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Date tagged:

08/24/2015, 15:26

Date published:

08/24/2015, 11:26