Trinidad and Tobago’s statement to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CTSD) has been posted publicly. The 30 page document, finalised on September 30, 2014, details the country’s progress over the last ten years in implementing ICT in Trinidad and Tobago.
According to the overview submitted by the T&T Government…
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT) has identified the critical role of ICT in securing its sustainable development objectives. Firstly, as a cross-cutting enabler of development, ICTs can positively impact all sectors of the economy.
Secondly, ICT constitutes a discrete sector with the potential to contribute to economic diversification and increased competitiveness. As such, in the last decade, Trinidad and Tobago has leveraged ICT to enhance its participation in the global knowledge economy, a recognised precursor for success modern economies.