Finace Minister: Gov’t Making Strides In Creation Of Digital Economy

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Finace Minister: Gov’t Making Strides In Creation Of Digital Economy

The government says it has made some significant strides in the creation of a digital economy with emphasis on bringing the unbanked into the system.

Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert, made the remark while delivering the keynote address at a Technical Workshop Event on Tuesday.

The theme chosen was “Advancing the Digital Payment & Financial Inclusion Agenda Across the Eastern Caribbean.

Minister Imbert said some measures include the development and implementation of a national data governance policy and framework, the update of the government’s cloud policy and assisting local technology entrepreneurs in getting international accreditation and information technology.

Mr Imbert said this on-going digital transformation of the sector will positively impact the levels of financial inclusion as the Government continues to roll out and support inclusive finance initiatives.

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