Name: Demystifying Cryptocurrency and Digital Cash in the Caribbean
Start: 03/06/2022 12:00 PM +00:00
End: 03/06/2022 07:00 PM +00:00

The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is an inter-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting the development of the Caribbean information and communications technologies (ICT) sector for the socio-economic development of the region.

Caribbean Telecommunications Union

CaribCoin is a joint venture of Abed Ventures and Dr. Jan Schr&ouml;der, launched in January 2021.
Our strategic goals for the Caribbean
<ul>
<li>Connect the Caribbean and strengthen economic ties between national economies</li>
<li>Create a fast track towards a Caribbean Single Market and Economy by introducing a stablecoin: Carib$</li>
</ul>
What we want to achieve
<ul>
<li>Lower costs and enhance speed of cross-border financial transactions in the Caribbean</li>
<li>Provide a regional means of payment with high liquidity</li>
<li>Reduce the necessity of hard currency exchange</li>
</ul>
How do we achieve these goals?
<ul>
<li>By introducing Carib$, a stablecoin backed by Caribbean assets&nbsp;</li>
<li>By providing business related services and infrastructure to use Carib$ on a daily base</li>
<li>By introducing a consent-based multi-stakeholder governance of Carib$ in collaboration with central banks and regulators &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
What exactly is Carib$? Carib$ is a digital means of payment and a store of value, somewhat similar to a currency. It is designed as a stablecoin, a cryptocurrency with a stable exchange rate in relation to a predefined asset, such as the USD. Stabilisation will be achieved by
<ul>
<li>Backing Carib$ with a basket of Caribbean assets</li>
<li>Applying stabilisation algorithms for the exchange rate and</li>
<li>Introducing a trustworthy governance structure of Caribbean stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
Privacy and safety for users are ensured by applying blockchain-technology and appropriate legal measures.

CaribCoin

Abed Ventures

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda

Barbados

Belize

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Grenada

Guyana

Jamaica

Montserrat

Saint Lucia

St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

St.Maarten

Suriname

The Bahamas

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos

ARIN distributes Internet number resources, including IP addresses, in Canada, many Caribbean and North Atlantic islands, and the United States. As a nonprofit, member-based organization, ARIN supports the operation of the Internet through the management of Internet number resources throughout its service region; coordinates the development of policies by the community for the management of Internet Protocol number resources; and advances the Internet through informational outreach.

ARIN

Bureau Telecommunicatie en Post is a multi-sectoral independent supervisor and regulates on behalf of the government of Cura&ccedil;ao:
<ul>
<li>Telecommunications Authorizations, application forms, fees, policy, legislation and developments in the field of supervision and regulation.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Post Application forms, fees and legislation and policy frameworks for supervision and regulation.</li>
<li>
Energy Focus areas for supervision and regulation in the field of electricity, fuel and water supply, bitumen, tariffs and petitions.
Electricity | Water | Fuel | Bitumen
</li>
<li>
Airport Points of departure for supervision and regulation of passenger facility charges, landing and parking fees
Airport tariffs
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
The added value of BT&amp;P in the capacity of supervisor is threefold:
<ul>
<li>for the consumer/citizen By monitoring the quality of the provision of services and products, affordable tariffs for the consumers and taking action against violations by the producers and service providers of certain sector-related legislations, policy prescriptions and guidelines determined by the government.</li>
<li>for the producer or provider of services and products&nbsp; Through its role of supervisor in the various sectors, as a sector expert through information and advice as well as a specialist in the field of sector-related policy, the law and regulations and monitoring the observance thereof.</li>
<li>for the government&nbsp; Through the preparation of policy and legislation and by acting in an advisory function towards the government in this framework</li>
</ul>

Bureau Telecommunicatie en Post

By connecting communities to our network, products and services, we're transforming the lives of those who live there &ndash; using technology to provide the building blocks of their local economies.

C&W Communications

Cloud Carib is the premier provider of managed cloud services in the Caribbean and Latin American regions. Solutions range from complex bespoke dedicated private cloud offerings to hybrid cloud services. Every solution provides clients with controlled costs, unrivaled levels of service, and unparalleled levels of data protection and privacy &ndash; when and where privacy matters.&nbsp;
Cloud Carib&rsquo;s services enable a true competitive advantage for each client that is unmatched in most of the world. Headquartered in the Bahamas, and offering multiple datacentre locations throughout the Caribbean (Freeport, Nassau, Toronto, Panama, Barbados, Jamaica and Ecuador), Cloud Carib&rsquo;s solution portfolio includes: Data Centre Services, Security and Business Continuity Services, and Mobility and Productivity Offerings.

Cloud Carib

Our world-class digital government solutions, products &amp; services create value for citizens and businesses For over 30 years, government and business partners around the world have put their trust in us to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions, products &amp; services that meet diverse needs. &nbsp;Together, we enable digital transformation in communities to positively impact lives.
We deliver excellence through our expertise in Trade Facilitation, Legal, Digital Government and Cyber Security &ndash; combined with a deep domain understanding of how agencies work, interact and provide services.
Global Recognition Our solutions, products &amp; services simplify processes, and some of our world-first innovations such as TradeNet&reg;, eJudiciary, eStamping and CertOfOrigin are still being used by government agencies globally.
Headquartered in Singapore, &nbsp;our solutions, products &amp; &nbsp;services serve more than&nbsp; 40 countries across 5 continents with more than 60 projects implemented globally.

Crimson Logic

Dauphin telecom

As a total communications and entertainment provider, Digicel is powered by two things: great technology and great people. Technology is ever-changing and so are our customers&rsquo; needs. So we also are in a state of constant change to ensure we provide the latest and most innovative services to our over 14 million plus strong customer base across the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific.&nbsp;
From powering even the most remote communities with the best mobile coverage and solving business problems with the best solutions - to delivering superfast broadband speeds and the best quality home entertainment over our state-of-the-art fibre network - we enable our customers to connect to great experiences. And it doesn't hurt that we have the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, as our Chief Speed Officer. What drives our network? Our people &ndash; they are dynamic, challenging and dedicated &ndash; all the qualities that embody what we stand for. In addition, giving back is deeply ingrained in our DNA, so we are constantly looking for ways to empower communities and help create a world where no one gets left behind.&nbsp;

Digicel

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) is a global, cross-industry, not for profit organization advocating for laws, regulations, and economic best practices that will lead to more efficient utilization of spectrum and foster innovation and affordable connectivity for all. &nbsp; Our Goals We want to make spectrum abundant. One way to do this is through dynamic access that makes the best use of spectrum. This will: Connect people, particularly the next 4 billion under-served people throughout the world Stimulate wireless innovation for next-generation broadband Accelerate an inclusive digital economy &nbsp; What do we do? DSA is the only global organization focused on promoting spectrum sharing innovation to get the most out of wireless resources. Our team is made up of worldwide technology experts, making the DSA the shared spectrum go-to organization for regulators and policymakers all over the world. We advocate for policies that promote unlicensed and dynamic access to spectrum to unleash economic growth and innovation. Additionally, we advocate for a variety of technologies that allow dynamic access to spectrum. Our focus is ensuring that the regulatory framework to support that diversity of technologies is adopted. Some examples of our advocacy actions include:
<ul>
<li>5.9 GHz and 6 GHz &ndash; We advocate for more unlicensed spectrum access in these bands for wireless devices and the new Wi-Fi Generation, Wi-Fi 6. WLAN/RLAN will carry offload from cellular 5G technologies (Total data offload to unlicensed going from 74% to 79% in 2022). Our last DSA related filings were submitted in the USA, Ethiopia, Peru, Argentina, Mexico and Australia. DSA also published the white paper &ldquo;Automated Frequency Coordination: An Established Tool for Modern Spectrum Management&rdquo;.</li>
<li>CBRS and Mid-Band shared spectrum &ndash; CBRS is the three-tier sharing framework in the U.S. The model enables the most efficient and intensive use of mid-band spectrum that&rsquo;s critical for 5G. Mid-Band shared spectrum is prime spectrum for 5G operations, but is also crucial for rural broadband coverage and is an opportunity for spectrum access for vertical and public/private networks. Our last filings were submitted to spectrum authorities in the UK, the USA, Argentina and Australia. DSA also published the white paper &ldquo;Enhancing connectivity through spectrum sharing&rdquo;.</li>
<li>TV White Spaces &ndash; provides long range and area coverage. It boasts great obstacle penetration in difficult terrain areas in addition to building penetration. Our last filings were submitted to spectrum authorities in South Africa, Argentina, Ethiopia, Peru, Australia and the USA.</li>
<li>mmWave &ndash; Unlicensed and shared use are ideal for mmWave spectrum because poor distance propagation and building penetration can enable massive frequency re-use. Our last filings were submitted in Australia and the USA.</li>
</ul>

Dynamic Spectrum Alliance

The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) was established on 04 May, 2000, by Treaty signed in St. George&rsquo;s, Grenada, by the Governments of five Eastern Caribbean States &ndash; Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
ECTEL is the regulatory body for telecommunications in its Member States. It is made up of three components &ndash; A Council of Ministers, a regional Directorate and a National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) in each Member State.
The Council of Ministers comprises the Ministers responsible for Telecommunications in the ECTEL States. The Director General of the OECS as an ex-officio member. Responsibilities include giving directives to the Board of Directors on matters arising out of the Treaty, and ensuring that the Board is responsive to the needs of the Member States in the implementation of telecommunications policy.
The Board of Directors comprises one member and an alternate from each Member State and the Managing Director of ECTEL as an ex-officio member. Responsibilities include making recommendations to the Council on any matter relating to telecommunications, and establishing rules and procedures consistent with the Treaty for the management and operation of the ECTEL Directorate.
The NTRCs &ndash; National Telecommunications Regulatory Commissions &ndash; are the Telecommunications regulators at the national level in each Member State. They are responsible for the processing of applications and advising the Minister on the award of licences.

ECTEL

The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) is the worldwide federation of national amateur radio organizations. The membership of the IARU consists of more than 160 member-societies in as many countries and separate territories.
The IARU was founded at a meeting in Paris in 1925 as the international representative of the Amateur Radio movement. At the time the &ldquo;short waves&rdquo; were just beginning to be understood and to be exploited for global communication using power levels and antennas that were within reach of private individuals operating from their own homes. These radio amateurs needed an organization to coordinate their activities and to be their voice at international conferences.
How is IARU organised?
The IARU Constitution has been revised several times. The current Constitution was adopted in 1984 and amended slightly in 1989. It recognizes three regional organizations representing the three radio regions that are defined by the ITU for frequency allocation purposes. Each regional organization is autonomous and operates in accordance with its own Constitution.
The policy and management of the IARU are carried out by its Administrative Council, made up of the three IARU officers (President, Vice President and Secretary) and two representatives from each of the three regional organizations. The Administrative Council normally meets annually, usually in conjunction with a regional conference.
The International Secretariat of the IARU is the ARRL, the national association for amateur radio in the United States.&nbsp;
The three IARU Regions are organised to broadly mirror the structure of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and its related regional telecommunications organisations. The Regions comprise:
<ul>
<li>IARU Region 1: Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Northern Asia</li>
<li>IARU Region 2: The Americas</li>
<li>IARU Region 3: Asia-Pacific</li>
</ul>

IARU

The Internet Society supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people&rsquo;s lives, and a force for good in society.&nbsp;
Our work aligns with our goals for the Internet to be open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy. We seek collaboration with all who share these goals.&nbsp;
Together, we focus on:
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;Building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work;</li>
<li>Advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards; and&nbsp;</li>
<li>Advocating for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Internet Society

About the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC)
The Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC; see http://www.lacnic.net) is a regional, non-governmental organisation established in Uruguay in 2002. It is responsible for the distribution and administration of Internet numbering resources (IPv4, IPv6, ASNs), providing Reverse Resolution services, maintaining the WHOIS database and &nbsp;making other resources available for the region of Latin America and the Caribbean. It is one of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) that exist worldwide.
LACNIC abides by a self-regulation model through which rules (policies) governing the administration of Internet resources are developed by the regional community through a public, participative, transparent and consensus-based process that is open to anyone with an interest.&nbsp;
In addition to being a critical actor for the technical operations of the Internet, LACNIC also contributes to Internet development in the region through training activities and an active cooperation policy. Through these means, LACNIC promotes and defends the regional community's interests and helps create conditions that will allow the Internet to become an effective instrument for social inclusion and economic development to the benefit of all territories and citizens within LACNIC's service area.
LACNIC is managed and run by a Board of seven directors that is supported by 64 professional staff. The Board of Directors is elected by LACNIC members &ndash; more than 11,657 network operators providing services in 33 Latin American and Caribbean territories.
LACNIC's service area includes the following territories:
Argentina
Aruba
Belize
Bolivia
Bonaire
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Cura&ccedil;ao
 Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Mexico
Nicaragua
 Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Saba
St Eustatius
Sint Maarten
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Uruguay
Venezuela

Lacnic

Connection is evolving and so are we.
The metaverse is the next evolution of social connection. Our company&rsquo;s vision is to help bring the metaverse to life, so we are changing our name to reflect our commitment to this future.
The metaverse will be social 3D spaces in the metaverse will let you socialize, learn, collaborate and play in ways that go beyond what we can imagine. Listen to Mark Zuckerberg share our vision for bringing the metaverse to life together.
Building the metaverse We&rsquo;re already developing exciting new technologies that will help people connect and explore in the metaverse.
<ul>
<li>Virtual Reality</li>
<li>Augmented Reality</li>
<li>Smart Glasses</li>
</ul>
A future made by all of us The metaverse will be a collective project that goes beyond a single company. It will be created by people all over the world, and open to everyone.

PUC Anguilla

Missie De Telecommunicatie Autoriteit Suriname is de offici&euml;le instantie die de snelle ontwikkeling van betaalbare, hoogwaardige telecomdiensten voor het Surinaamse publiek mogelijk maakt. We bieden een transparant, niet-discriminerend en wettelijk regelgevingskader dat innovatieve deelname van de particuliere sector en de acceptatie van informatiediensten aanmoedigt.
Visie In 2026 zal de TAS:
<ul>
<li>proactief en continu een responsief wettelijk kader hebben gecre&euml;erd voor betrouwbare en toegankelijke telecommunicatie; bewustwording rondom optimalisatie van ICT-toepassingen ge&iuml;nitieerd, evenals een vernieuwende aanpak bij zowel de overheid als particulieren.</li>
</ul>
 Kernwaarden
<ul>
<li>Deskundigheid "We zijn experts in ons vakgebied en gedreven om continu nieuwe vaardigheden en kennis te leren."</li>
<li>Integriteit "Wij geloven niet alleen in het omzetten van woorden in daden, maar ook in het bewust kiezen om het juiste te doen."</li>
<li>Objectiviteit "We hanteren een neutraal, onbevooroordeeld standpunt dat eerlijk moet blijven tegenover elke belanghebbende"</li>
<li>Innovatie "Wij geloven in creatief denken en probleemoplossing, zowel intern als extern"</li>
<li>Passie "Wat we doen, doen we uit liefde voor ons vakgebied en beroep"</li>
</ul>

Telecommunicatie Autoriteit Suriname

TATT is responsible for facilitating the orderly development of both the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Sectors.&nbsp;
Some of its functions with respect to the regulation of Telecommunications include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Granting licences and making recommendations to the Minister on the granting of concessions;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Classifying telecommunications networks and services;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Determining universal service obligations throughout Trinidad and Tobago to ensure that all citizens have access to telecommunications services Establishing national telecommunications and broadcasting industry standards;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Advising the Minister on technical standards and policies governing the telecommunications and broadcasting industries and issues arising at international, regional and national levels;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with the ITU Convention;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Planning, supervising, regulating and managing the use of the radio frequency spectrum including: The licence and registration of radio frequencies and call signs to be used by all stations operating in Trinidad and Tobago or on any ship, aircraft, or other vessel or satellite registered in Trinidad and Tobago;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The allocation, assignment and reallocation or reassignment of frequency bands where necessary;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Managing and administering telephone numbers;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Testing and certifying telecommunications and broadcasting equipment to ensure compliance with (i) international standards (ii) environmental health and safety standards, including electromagnetic radiation and emissions.</li>
</ul>

Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything can be connected. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re building the ultimate communications network, to enable great, global connectivity to be brought to where it&rsquo;s needed and wanted most: to homes all over the world, to faraway communities, to warfighters on the battlefield, and to people in the air or at sea &mdash; to name a few.&nbsp;
Our vision for the future is one where affordable, secure and, above all, high-quality connections are available even in the hardest-to-reach places&mdash;on the ground, in the air and at sea.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re a team of more than 5,300 fearless innovators, driven by our ability to redefine what&rsquo;s possible in the communications and technology sectors. We proudly power millions of high-quality connections for consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world.

Viasat

Theme 1: &nbsp;Overview of crypto and digital currencies&nbsp;&nbsp;
Explaining the new world of &ldquo;currencies&rdquo; from a conceptual, technical and economic perspective. &nbsp;Key terms, such as Central Bank Digital Currencies, crypto-currencies, e-money and others, will be explored together with the limitations of the existing financial system, with the goal of reaching a common understanding.
10:00 &ndash; 10:05 am: Welcome - Mr. Rodney Taylor, Secretary-General, CTU
10:05 &ndash; 10:20 am: Digital payment means: An overview &amp; proposal for the Caribbean - Dr. Jan Schr&ouml;der, CaribCoin&nbsp;
10:20 &ndash; 10:35 a.m: Interactive Q&amp;A - Moderator: Mr. Amit Uttamchandani &nbsp; 
Theme 2: Economic Opportunities, Risks and Challenges
Examining the economic and social opportunities for different stakeholders including governments and the private sector.
 10:35 &nbsp;&ndash; 11:15 a.m: Panel Discussion:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Moderator: &nbsp;Amit Uttamchandani Technology and Business Professional, Barbados&nbsp;</li>
<li>Regulatory Perspective on Digital Currencies&nbsp;: Sharmyn Powell, Chair, FinTech Group, , Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, St. Kitts and Nevis</li>
<li>The Use Cases Driving CBDC Adoption in the Region&nbsp;: Marla Dukharan, Caribbean Economist, Barbados</li>
<li>The Role of Cryptocurrency and Digital Cash in Building the Digital Economy: Vashti Maharaj, Adviser, Digital Trade Policy at Trade Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate, Commonwealth Secretariat</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; 11:15 &ndash; 11:30 a.m.: Interactive open Q&amp;A and End of Webinar &nbsp;- Moderator: &nbsp;Amit Uttamchandani Technology and Business Professional, Barbados
&nbsp;

Agenda

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Dr. Jan Schröder

Amit Uttamchandani

Sharmyn Powell

Marla Dukharan

Vashti Maharaj

Rodney Taylor

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