St. Kitts and Nevis Hosts National Consultation on Digital Identity Authentication System
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis hosted a comprehensive national consultation on the development of a secure and reliable digital identity authentication system at the National ICT Centre on Thursday, August 08, 2024.
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The consultation aimed to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and improve access to essential services for all citizens. Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology and Posts, Cheryleann Pemberton, emphasized the significance of this endeavour.
"The digital identity authentication system we are discussing today represents a significant step forward in enhancing our capabilities to verify identities reliably while safeguarding the privacy and security of our citizens," said PS Pemberton.
Benefits of Digital Identity
Gilberto Martins De Almeida, an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Consultant, highlighted the numerous benefits of investing in digital identity, including e-citizenship, e-government, single window services, enhanced cybersecurity, economic growth, and facilitation of foreign trade.
Importance of Digital Identity
ITU Area Representative for the Caribbean, Cleveland Thomas, further emphasized the importance of this initiative.
"By investing in digital identity in your country, you are laying a solid foundation for a future where persons can access essential services, participate fully in the economy, and encourage confidential information to be shared in the digital world," Mr. Thomas stated.
Citizen Engagement
The consultation process provided a platform for citizens, experts, and stakeholders to actively participate in shaping the future of digital identity in St. Kitts and Nevis. PS Pemberton encouraged everyone to share their thoughts candidly and engage actively in the discussions, as their perspectives are crucial in shaping a system that is both securely efficient and user-friendly, as well as inclusive.
Conclusion
The national consultation on digital identity authentication system is a crucial step towards enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure and improving access to essential services for all citizens. The initiative aims to provide a secure and reliable system for verifying identities, safeguarding privacy and security, and promoting economic growth and foreign trade.
FAQs
- What is the purpose of the digital identity authentication system?
The system aims to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and improve access to essential services for all citizens. - What are the benefits of investing in digital identity?
Investing in digital identity can provide numerous benefits, including e-citizenship, e-government, single window services, enhanced cybersecurity, economic growth, and facilitation of foreign trade. - Who will participate in the consultation process?
Citizens, experts, and stakeholders will participate in the consultation process to shape the future of digital identity in St. Kitts and Nevis. - What is the expected outcome of the consultation process?
The consultation process aims to provide a secure and reliable digital identity authentication system that is both efficiently and user-friendly, as well as inclusive.