Bridging Technologies for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future
Keynote Speaker: Honourable Hassel Bacchus
Honourable Hassel Bacchus.
CTU ICT Week 2024: Fostering Digital Transformation in the Caribbean
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2024 (SKNIS): The Caribbean Telecommunication Union Information and Communication Technology (CTU ICT) Week 2024 is taking place in St. Kitts and Nevis from September 30 to October 04, 2024. At a press conference on Monday, September 30, Honourable Hassel Bacchus, President of the CTU, highlighted the importance of digital transformation in the region.
“We worry a lot about the older people in our societies, how are they going to adapt to this technology? We can expose them to it and we can do a number of things but the young people represent the bridge to them,” he stated. “Children and grandchildren are the people that the elderly look to to do things for them as they get older.”
Opportunities for Young People
Honourable Hassan, a Senator and Minister of Digital Transformation in Trinidad and Tobago, emphasized the need for young people to be exposed to the latest information and communication technology (ICT) and certified in various areas. The aim is to keep pace with their peers in more developed countries while driving growth and sustainable development across the region.
Interconnectedness and Collective Responsibility
Senator Hassan emphasized that it is crucial for young people to understand that their actions have a direct impact on one another. “I don’t want the young people of the Caribbean or any generation in any way to get the idea that they will see about themselves and the other people will see about themselves. They also have a responsibility to help, guard and guide the elderly through this transition that we are building lest they be left behind,” Honourable Hassan said.
Conclusion
The CTU ICT Week 2024 is an essential platform for discussing and implementing strategies for digital transformation in the Caribbean. It is crucial to ensure that all generations, including the older population, are empowered to adapt to this technology and that young people understand their role in bridging the gap and driving collective progress.
FAQs
- What is the theme of CTU ICT Week 2024?
- The theme is "Bridging Technologies for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future."
- What is the goal of digital transformation in the Caribbean?
- The goal is to keep pace with more developed countries, drive growth, and achieve sustainable development across the region.
- What is the role of young people in digital transformation?
- Young people are the bridge to older generations and have a responsibility to help, guard, and guide them through this transition.
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