Meetings and Events
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First CARICOM-Africa Summit to be held 7 September
History will be made on 7 September 2021, when the inaugural CARICOM-Africa Summit is held. Kenya will host the virtual event under the theme ‘Unity Across Continents and Oceans: Opportunities for Deepening Integration’. His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya, will chair the Summit. Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta will chair the Summit Plans for Kenya to host a CARICOM and…
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Gender Mainstreaming for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the Caribbean Webinar
You are invited to participate in the upcoming Gender Mainstreaming for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the Caribbean Webinar. This event is co-hosted by FAO, CARICOM and the Government of Canada, as part of the “Cooperation for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in the Caribbean” initiative, which aims to support CARICOM members via a pre-investment fund, technical assistance, and…
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Reimagine the world with Artificial Intelligence
A virtual link up for ALL Caribbean Youth. Have you ever wondered what you would you do with a 3D model of yourself? Or perhaps whether the world can be accident-free because of self-driving cars? With the introduction of online classes across the world, have you considered if schools will need classrooms in the future? Whether you see your future…
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International girls in ICT Day 2021
DATE: Thursday – Friday, 22 – 23 April 2021 VENUE Thursday: Zoom and Facebook Live (CARICOM page); 10 am – 2pmFriday: Zoom; 10am – 12noonSee also: ITU Girls in ICT FEATURE SPEAKERS FOR THE EVENT Moderator Mrs. Erica Simmons, SMIEE, SMEErica.Simmons@ieee.org+1 876 819 3995 GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIST / INNOVATOR / CATALYST / PHILANTHROPIST A global technologist, innovator, catalyst and philanthropist with…
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Unleashing the Power of Digital Payments for MSMEs in the OECS
The event will be a one-day activity beginning with a [panel discussion] [fireside chat] on the state of digital payments in the OECS and how digital payment can catalyse MSME sales, exports and growth. This will be followed by a series of presentations by financial institutions and fintech companies operating in the OECS and/or which have digital payment solutions available…
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65th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women
Virtual side-event: 65th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women Despite advances in digital technologies, the digital gender divide in the Commonwealth continues to present a significant challenge. The Commonwealth Secretariat, GSMA and Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network will bring together key stakeholders from across the Commonwealth and the mobile industry to discuss the link between digital gender equality…
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5th Caribbean Infrastructure Forum CARIF 2021
Infrastructure investment across the Caribbean is a priority as governments seek to bring momentum back to national economies. Drawing on a deep pool of regional leaders, the CARIF 2021 agenda will tackle critical issues facing the region as it endeavors to accelerate revitalization: How to frame a comprehensive vision for tourism-related infrastructure?How will airports address the financial and operational challenges…
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CARICOM Heads of Government to meet this week
The roll-out of COVID-19 Vaccines will be among major matters for deliberation when CARICOM Heads of Government hold their Thirty-Second Inter-Sessional Meeting, under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago, on the 24-25 February 2021. Access to vaccines is regarded as crucial to curbing the spread of COVID-19 infections in the Region where many Member…
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Launch of the report of the High-Level Panel on International Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity for Achieving the 2030 Agenda
High-Level Launch Event and Panel Discussion 25 February 2021, 8.00 – 10.30 a.m. (EST) Simultaneous interpretation for Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish will be available. The event is being convened to present the report of the FACTI Panel to United Nations Member States and all other stakeholders. The report will provide evidence-based recommendations, building on the successes and…
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37th Annual General Meeting
In the midst of reshaping the new age of emerging technology within our Caribbean region, all industries are driven to change or modify [ADAPT] its business strategies and services to the new environment; empower and make possible [ENABLE] smart communities, cities and nations; and revolutionise and originate [INNOVATE] cutting edge solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s networking challenges. Join us at…
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