In their keynote address at CANTO’s 40th Annual General Meeting and ICT Conference, Cory Belfon, acting Permanent Secretary of The Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT), and Charles Bobb-Semple, Deputy CEO of iGovTT, highlighted steps to propel Trinidad and Tobago into a digital nation.
In his address, PS Belfon outlined key components of the National Digital Transformation Strategy, which offers a road map for the country’s digital evolution. The strategic initiatives include:
- Proclamation of the Data Protection Act: A significant milestone set to conclude by the end of 2024, with an emphasis on data security and privacy.
- Prioritizing Cybersecurity: We’re creating a robust cybersecurity environment by building cybersecurity measures into our ICT solutions and systems.
- Ongoing Projects: These ambitious projects are helping us make moko jumbie strides towards our digital future!These include:
- Achieving Interoperability which would connect government services and speed up services,
- Establishing a secure Government Data Centre which would house citizen data and
- Facilitating the release of non-sensitive government data to the public for innovative citizen-driven initiatives.
Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Cory Belfon and Deputy CEO of iGovTT, Charles Bobb-Semple at CANTO’s 40th Annual General Meeting and ICT Conference.
Deputy CEO of iGovTT, Charles Bobb-Semple, also contributed significant insights into the organization’s pivotal role in shaping Trinidad and Tobago’s ICT landscape. The highlights of his presentation included:
- Interoperability Framework: iGovTT’s efforts to seamlessly connect government offices, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for citizens.
- TTConnect Platform: A solution designed to streamline citizen inquiries about government services, reducing stress and enhancing service delivery.
- Developers’ Hub (D’Hub) Initiative: This award-winning collaboration, led by the MDT empowers local software developers by providing opportunities to learn, develop, and earn.
By harnessing data-driven research, technological advancements and innovation, we have been instrumental in shaping Trinidad and Tobago’s digital destiny.
