While Kenya is no stranger to political strides experienced across the region, the country has managed to avoid long periods of crisis – whether political, economic or social – and has been able to overcome its challenges in relatively short periods of time.
Articles & Analysis | Trinidad and Tobago regulatory reforms promise development of ICT and human capital from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2018
In March 2017 Trinidad and Tobago launched its Draft National ICT Plan 2017-21, known as fastforward II, which outlines the sector development strategy in line with the national development plan, Vision 2030. One of the principal objectives of the fastforward II programme is to increase ICT’s contribution to GDP to 5% by 2021. The entity...
Articles & Analysis | Blockchain set to revolutionise global trade from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2018
Blockchain – the distributed-ledger technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin – appears set to transform a wide variety of industries and perhaps fundamentally change the way business is conducted across the globe. While the technology is still taking off and its potential is not fully known, many emerging markets are hoping...
Articles & Analysis | Trinidad and Tobago makes progress in long-term ICT goals from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2018
The telecoms and broadcasting sector in Trinidad and Tobago continues to have a positive outlook, despite market operators’ predictions of consolidation. Opportunities have presented themselves, allowing operators to make inroads in fulfilling long-term strategies on the course towards digital transformation. The downturn in economic growth...
Articles & Analysis | Trinidad and Tobago outlines ICT goals in national development plan fastforward II from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2018
In July 2017 Trinidad and Tobago launched its national ICT plan, fastforward II. This five-year initiative aims to support ICT growth through 2021 in parallel with Vision 2030, T&T’s longer-term development strategy.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ronald Walcott, CEO, Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT): Interview from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2018
How can mobile and landline internet penetration rates be increased in Trinidad and Tobago?