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PDF version ICTs are a powerful tool for civil society and the community at large in protecting environment. But more is needed to streamline ICT work of different groups and communities. Environmental Information Systems (EIS) are the core of contemporary urban environment management systems, and a prerequisite for proper and timely dissemination of information to the public.
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Avoiding Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Capacity Building for Sustainable Operation and Management of a Solar Powered Information Technology Center in San Benito Poite (BZE/SGP/OP4/Y2/CORE/08/03)

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This project aims to assist in mitigating emissions of Green House Gasses as the village of San Benito Poite adds IT services to the other services offered in their library. San Benito Poite is a Mayan village in the Moho River Watershed, and currently has no access to internet services for the 200 primary school children, 22 high school students, or any of the other persons in this village of over 700 indigenous people.

Project Status: 
ongoing - active
ICT Focus Areas: 
Capacity Building
ICT and the Environment
Related Member States: 
Belize
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Grantee: Plenty International (Belize) Limited - PLENTY (Non-government Organization)

Website: 
http://cipore.org/avoiding-greenhouse-gas-emissions-through-capacity-building-for-sustainable-operation-and-management-of-a-solar-powered-information-technology-center-in-san-benito-poite-bzesgpop4y2core0803/

  • Transforming Trinidad and Tobago into a Knowledge Society

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    Year: 
    2006
    ICT Focus Areas: 
    ICT Awareness
    Related Member States: 
    Trinidad and Tobago

     

    By the year 2020, Trinidad and Tobago will be a united, resilient, productive, innovative and prosperous nation; with a disciplined, caring, fun-loving society;

    comprising healthy, happy and well-educated people and built on the enduring attributes of self-reliance, respect, tolerance, equity and integrity;

    in which:

    • Every citizen has equal opportunities to achieve his fullest potential;

    • All citizens enjoy a high quality of life, where quality healthcare is available to all and where safe, peaceful, environmentally-friendly communities are maintained;

    • All citizens are assured of a sound, relevant education system tailored to meet the human resource needs of a modern, progressive, technologically advancing nation;

    • Optimum use is made of all the resources of the nation;

    • The family as the foundation of the society contributes to its growth, development and stability;

    • There is respect for the rule of law and human rights and the promotion of the principles of democracy;

    • The diversity and creativity of all its people are valued and nurtured.

    Publication: 
    application/pdf iconictpol06.pdf

  • Trinidad & Tobago’s National Information & Communication Technology Strategy-Fastforward- Accelerating into the Digital Future

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    Year: 
    2008
    Type of Publication: 
    Presentation
    ICT Focus Areas: 
    ICT Awareness
    Related Member States: 
    Trinidad and Tobago

     

    Information and Communication Technology (ICT)is making our world smaller every day. The worldwide reach of the Internet and advancesin telecommunications and computers can now place valuable information, images and knowledge at everyone’s fingertips – anytimeand anywhere. Access to this level of information and knowledge has never been possible before. Applied wisely and managed effectively, increased connectivity can help in important ways such as education, health, employment, social services, equity and justice.

    It can increase productivity in every area and shape the future of our children, our people – and our country – to provide us all with new and exciting opportunities.

    Publication: 
    application/pdf iconFastforward_Summary_Brochure.pdf
E-Powering Jamaica 2012 National ICT Strategic Plan
Mobilising ICTs for CARICOM Development: A 21st Century Imperative
Guyana's Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS)
St. Vincent & the Grenadines National ICT Strategy and Action Plan
Caribbean ICT Stakeholders Virtual Community (CIVIC)
http://www.carisnet.org/civic/civic-eng.html , http://www.civicaribbean.org
Fundación Taigüey
http://taiguey.org/
ICT4D Jamaica
http://www.ict4djamaica.org
Jamaica Sustainable Development Network – JSDN (Jamaica)
http://www.jsdnp.org.jm