Desiree Zachariah Represents Antigua and Barbuda at Caribbean Digital Resilience Workshop in Belize
Antigua and Barbuda is being represented at a regional workshop in Belize focused on strengthening digital resilience across the Caribbean.
The two-day workshop, hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), is bringing together stakeholders from across the region to discuss the implementation of data embassies.
Representing the Ministry of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), Utilities and Energy is Desiree Zachariah, Manager of the Business and Data Analytics Unit within the eGovernment Department.
Zachariah said Antigua and Barbuda recognizes the essential need for robust digital structures and described the June 2-3 workshop as an opportunity to collaborate with regional stakeholders on the implementation of data embassies.
Data embassies serve as secure data storage facilities that enable countries to mitigate risks of data loss and service delivery disruptions during national crises. They support a legislative framework that includes hosting agreements, cybersecurity investments and network connectivity solutions.
The workshop includes discussions on the immediate, medium- and long-term benefits of data embassies and the potential for public-private partnerships to support the initiative. It also aims to foster collaboration among governments, businesses and other key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach to digital resilience.
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