ABSIP: Empowering Youth for National Innovation and Development
About ABSIP
ABSIP was established on May 31, 2019, with the aim of leading national innovation that will make an impact on the nation’s economic, social, and cultural development in 2020 and beyond. ABSIP is situated within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Trade, under the Chairmanship of Hon. E. P Chet Greene in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
Mission and Objectives
CEO of ABSIP, Winston Williams, stated, “ABSIP is positioned to empower and advance the skills of talented Antiguans and Barbudans through skills training and providing a business incubator service for entrepreneur startups.”
“2021 is slated to be a productive year for ABSIP and its growing international partners.” The schedule includes a number of training and skills development programs for Antigua and Barbuda’s youth population. Together with UNOPS, one of its international partners, ABSIP will host the fourth hackathon as it will once again focus on building local start-ups to address local problems.
Objectives of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of ABSIP is committed to empowering and developing local talent by engaging locals to use their skills to solve real-world business problems. The objectives include addressing issues such as Environment, Health, Climate Change, Agriculture, Tourism, and the Local Consumer Market. By doing so, ABSIP will build a pipeline for youth to create their own employment while providing solutions for their country.
Chairman’s Perspective
Chairman of the board and Minister of Trade, The Hon. E. P Chet Green, states that empowering our youth to design innovative solutions is the key to Antigua and Barbuda’s Future. He says, “Local innovators are the persons who can solve some of the nation’s most pressing issues.”
ABSIP’s Initiatives
ABSIP’s current initiatives include answering the call to develop a National Contact Tracing App. CEO, Mr. Winston Williams, swiftly pulled together a team of local developers and supporting visionaries to design an app and connected wearable device for monitoring and tracing. The digital solution is designed to provide automated dashboard updates, manage the Covid-19 data for locals, returning nationals, visitors, provide rapid tracing, and maintain communication between government authorities.
Conclusion
ABSIP is committed to empowering and developing local talent, providing skills training, and supporting entrepreneur startups. With its partnership with UNOPS, ABSIP is poised to make a significant impact on the nation’s economic, social, and cultural development in 2020 and beyond.
FAQs
Q: What is ABSIP’s mission?
A: ABSIP’s mission is to empower and advance the skills of talented Antiguans and Barbudans through skills training and providing a business incubator service for entrepreneur startups.
Q: What are ABSIP’s objectives?
A: ABSIP’s objectives include addressing issues such as Environment, Health, Climate Change, Agriculture, Tourism, and the Local Consumer Market, and building a pipeline for youth to create their own employment while providing solutions for their country.
Q: What is ABSIP’s relationship with UNOPS?
A: ABSIP is partnered with UNOPS, a United Nations agency that supports the implementation of peacebuilding, disaster risk reduction, and other humanitarian programs. Through this partnership, ABSIP will host the fourth hackathon and continue to support the development of innovative solutions for local problems.