Senator the Honourable Hassel Bacchus, Minister of Digital Transformation, led a team of Officials from his Ministry on a strategic visit to India from 6th to 11th August 2023. The purpose was to advance bilateral co-operation in the areas of Digital Transformation and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
According to a Media Release today (Tuesday 29th August 2023) from the Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT), through a series of engagements with public and private institutions, knowledge and experiences were shared in the areas of Digital Identity, Digital Payments, Digital Service Transformation, Digital Public Infrastructure, and Digital Public Goods. MoU Signed The Ministry said the long-term goal of this exchange is to strengthen Trinidad and Tobago's position in the global e-governance arena. This resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two (2) countries on Friday 11th August 2023. The MoU will facilitate bilateral co-operation and the exchange of experiences and digital technology-based solutions between the two (2) countries. The MoU was signed by Shri Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary on behalf of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and His Excellency Dr. Roger Gopaul, Trinidad and Tobago's High Commissioner to India. A significant outcome is that it allows for the sharing of India Stack — India's collection of public solutions and services that facilitate digital identity, data, and payment services on a massive scale. In responding to this momentous occasion, Minister Bacchus highlighted this collaborative endeavour, saying, “Our countries' shared vision of harnessing the power of technology to uplift citizens will create a brighter future in which they are active participants in and contributors to the digital society and economy.” Similarly, highlighting the significance of the India Stack offerings, Mos Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who believes in the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbhakam (the world is one family), has always encouraged the offering of India Stack to countries across the globe, especially to those that have been left behind in their digitalization efforts. With the help of India Stack, these countries can climb up the digitalization ladder rapidly and transform their economies and governance.” He added, “It shall create a robust ecosystem of startups, developers and system integrators working around it on next-gen innovation.” Benefits to T&T The MoU will provide technical co-operation in the areas of digital transformation through the exchange of leading practices, knowledge transfer and sharing, capacity building, and the adoption of technology solutions The partnership transcends beyond mere adoption of technology, into a transferal of expertise, experience, and lessons learned as Trinidad and Tobago forges towards a digital future. The MDT emphasizes its commitment to propelling Trinidad and Tobago into a technologically advanced era that will benefit citizens, businesses, and the economy as a whole. India - A Leader in Digital Government Within the last decade, India has secured its position as an international leader in the areas of Digital Identity, Digital Payments, Digital Service Transformation, Digital Public Infrastructure, and Digital Public Goods. Consequently, having noted India's significant accomplishments, the MDT has identified the Government of India as a key partner for advancing its development objectives. Moreover, the Government of India has signaled a willingness to share its solutions and know-how with the Global South. The country has also signed similar MoUs with several developing countries across the world. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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