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- ICTP 170: Telecoms response and recovery in Haiti, post the 2021 earthquake
In mid-August, Haiti experienced a devastating earthquake, which was quickly followed by a tropical depression. Buildings and infrastructure, including that for telecoms, were severely damaged, but are critical to support relief efforts.
Gregory Domond, an ICT Consultant based in Haiti, and Sylvester Cadette, the Programme Officer of the ITU Area Office for the Caribbean, discuss the state of telecoms in Haiti from a local and international perspective.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
1 hr 8 min - ICTP 169: Capitalising on the real opportunities of the technology revolution, and navigating cybersecurity risks in social media
In the August 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Genelle Lake and Chad Fraser, the panel discusses:
- Is the Caribbean taking full advantage of the real opportunities presented by the technology revolution; and
- Social media and cyber security – navigating the risks.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
1 hr 5 min - ICTP 168: 2021 Expert Insights update on cyber threats and security in the Caribbean, with David Gittens, of ISSA Barbados
In our second Expert Insights update for 2021, Cybersecurity Consultant, David Gittens shares his thoughts on, among other things: key trends in the current threat landscape; whether individuals or organisations should pay ransom demands; whether cybersecurity insurance is a worthwhile investment; and three (3) questions organisations should ask when looking to hire a security expert.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
1 hr 1 min - ICTP 167: Innovation and entrepreneurship in a formal academic institution, with Dr Keith Nurse and Brent St Catherine
The Innovation Hub that is being established at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC), in Saint Lucia, is expected to improve the competitiveness of College graduates along with the wider economy, by transforming how education is delivered.
SALCC Principal/President Dr. Keith Nurse, and Brent St Catherine, Head of the Innovation Hub and the Gateways to Global Careers Programme, discuss:
- this new initiative;
- how it has been designed; and
- why it is likely to achieve its objectives over the long term.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
1 hr 5 min - ICTP 166: Leveraging gaming to change the lives of our youth, with Elizabeth Terry of UNUH
Youth, particularly those in developing countries, such in the Caribbean region, are especially vulnerable to a broad range of social ills, but in many instances, they are not properly equipped to navigate those challenges. Elizabeth Terry, Project Lead for UNUH, a mobile gaming app that is currently under development, discusses:
- why develop a game app directed at youth and what is the problem UNUH is trying to address;
- why "it takes cash to care"; and
- why she and her team will be playing 'the long game' when assessing the impact of UNUH.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
45 min - ICTP 165: Retooling, empowering, retraining and enfranchising Barbadians for the future global workplace, with Dr Allyson Leacock, of the National Transformation Initiative
The National Transformation Initiative (NTI) in Barbados is seeking to equip every Barbadian with the knowledge, skills and values to be citizens of good character and competence in a digital world. NTI Director, Dr Allyson Leacock, shares some insights on:
- how the NTI was established:
- what it hopes to achieve; and
- the recent partnership between the NTI and Coursera.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
1 hr 6 min - ICTP 164: Leveraging technology to start, grow and thrive as a Caribbean entrepreneur, and raising opportunities for collaboration
In the July 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Nerissa Golden and Dr Lyndell St Ville, the panel discusses:
- leveraging technology to start, grow and thrive as a Caribbean entrepreneur; and
- united we stand: raising opportunities for collaboration to achieve success despite uncertainties.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
1 hr 8 min - ICTP 163: Piloting the very first regional digital currency in the world, with Sharmyn Powell of the ECCB
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is in the process of piloting DCash, the Central Bank Digital Currency for the countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Sharmyn Powell Chief Risk Officer of the ECCB, and Chairperson of the Bank's Fintech Working Group, which is leading the implementation of the DCash Pilot Project, discusses, among other things:
- DCash and some of the results of the pilot;
- some of the plans the Bank has for the currency in the future; and
- key trends that have been emerging in the OECS fintech space.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
39 min - ICTP 162: Leveraging technology to end gender-based violence, with Ronelle King, of Life in Leggings
Gender-based violence is not only prevalent, it is also highly pervasive in many Caribbean countries. Ronelle King, Founder and Director of Life in Leggings discusses how this organisation is leveraging technology to reduce the rape culture and the occurrence of gender-based violence in the region, along with the challenges of balancing sustainability as a non-profit.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
46 min - ICTP 161: The cost of business automation, and the opportunities and challenges for e-commerce and local and regional trade
In the June 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Simone Pasmore and Ian Mitchell, the panel discusses: automation for business operations: what does it really cost; and e-commerce and local and regional trade, barriers and opportunities.
Show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/
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Music credit: Red Peas and Rice, Ray Holman
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
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About ICT Pulse Podcast
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A deep dive into topical Information and Communication Technology (ICT) issues from a Caribbean perspective, through interviews and group discussions with specialists, experts and people trying to make a difference in the tech space.
New episodes are released every Wednesday. Show notes are available at www.ict-pulse.com