PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Trinidad and Tobago is among 63 countries shortlisted for the World Summit Awards (WSA 2024) for initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“Being shortlisted among 133 solutions from 63 countries is an extraordinary honor. It places Trinidad and Tobago at the forefront of global conversations about innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development,” according to a statement from the Network of Rural Women Producers of Trinidad and Tobago (NRWPTT).
Gia Gaspard Taylor (File Photo)
“As the project advances to compete at the WSA Global Congress in Hyderabad, India, we are reminded of the immense potential within our nation to influence change on a global scale,” it added.
The WSA is a unique awards system that selects and promotes local digital innovation to improve society. Combining an ongoing series of international events and activities with a global network of start-ups, social entrepreneurs, mentors, jurors, speakers, experts, government leaders, academia, and civil society, WSA is an international platform for cutting-edge examples of how ICTs can positively impact society.
With 20 years of international experience, WSA is a quality seal for digital content with a societal impact in 182 participating countries.
NRWPTT president, Gia Gaspard-Taylor, who is also the UNESCO World Summit Awards National Expert for World Summit Awards, has since extended “our heartfelt congratulations to the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government for their monumental achievement in reaching the semifinals of the WSA 2024.
“This recognition underscores the Ministry’s unwavering dedication to utilizing digital innovation to create meaningful impact in communities across Trinidad and Tobago.”
The NRWPTT said that the Trinidad and Tobago Local TT – Public Engagement and Service Delivery Platform exemplifies the power of technology to transform lives.
“By streamlining public services and enhancing engagement, this groundbreaking initiative is a testament to the Ministry’s commitment to driving progress aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“This achievement highlights the Ministry’s efforts and inspires us all to reimagine what’s possible when technology and purpose converge. It’s a proud moment for Trinidad and Tobago, showcasing the remarkable strides our leaders are making toward a brighter, more sustainable future,” the NEWPTT, also noting the “tireless” work of Gaspard Taylor and Youth Ambassador Angelina Ali, in helping to bring “this impactful project to the global spotlight.”
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