DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN

Deficits

• Slow pace in adopting new technologies, low connectivity, and high pass-through costs to consumers; • Regulatory frameworks, consumer protection, data privacy, and digital security are still in infancy stages; • Eastern Caribbean region still lags behind other small states in deploying the latest generation networks and infrastructure; • The quality and affordability of broadband services pose significant challenges to digital transformation efforts across the Eastern Caribbean region

The Regulatory Environment and Infrastructure Deficits