Jamaica’s digital transformation, led by the country’s Vision 2030, is driving significant changes in its economy and society. Achievements include bringing high-speed broadband to 90 schools and investing over US$2 million in emergency broadband infrastructure.
Efforts to modernize governmental processes are underway, such as upgrading the eGov Data Centre and digitalizing tax and welfare transactions. Challenges remain, but a recent report from the World Bank Group’s Digital Economy for Latin America and the Caribbean (DE4LAC) initiative offers strategic recommendations across six key areas to accelerate Jamaica’s digital agenda.
