We back and are actively involved in the Caribbean AI Taskforce and their process, chaired by our Executive Director.
The Caribbean AI TaskForce is a regional initiative aiming to harmonize AI policy, governance, and capacity across Caribbean states. The TaskForce develops model legislation, fosters cross-sectoral partnerships, and drives the ethical, inclusive AI agenda for the region.
2025
Launch of the Caribbean AI Taskforce's Interim Report
The Interim Report: Toward Harmonized AI Policies and Recommendations for the Caribbean has been published. here
AI Policy, Governance, and Capacity
2025
Launch of the Caribbean AI Taskforce
Establishment of the official AI Taskforce for creating harmonized policies for AI
AI Policy, Governance, and Capacity
2024
Caribbean AI Unofficial Working Group
Establishment of an unofficial CTU working group on AI in the Caribbean
Sharing information, and discussions
2023
Conception
Working Terms of Reference and initiating a Caribbean team
Advocacy, planning
Interim Report
Toward Harmonized AI Policies and Recommendations for the Caribbean. The Interim Report has been published during the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre's launch event. Download a copy here.
Adopted Resolution
The CAITF proposed a resolution which was adopted by the CTU's General Council of Ministers at the 23rd Ministerial Summit. View more information here.
This initiative aims to bring a close to the AI divide by facilitating coordination and the availability of in-kind contributions from universities, corporations, Member States and other relevant actors, and to undertake a range of other useful activity to build AI capacity, anchored in shared normative commitments.
2025
United Nations Secretary General's report on Innovative Voluntary Financing Options for AI Capacity-Building.
Publication during the 79th session Read more...
2024
Publication of Governing AI for Humanity
Publication of their final report Sep 2024 Read more...
2023
Publication of their interim report
The UN Secretary General appointed his High-Level Advisory Body on AI Read more...
Appointment of the UN SG's HLAB
The UN Secretary General appointed his High-Level Advisory Body on AI Read more...
United Nations Secretary-General’s report on Innovative Voluntary Financing Options for AI Capacity-building (A/79/966).
View more information here.
Adopted Global Digital Compact
The HLAB's recommendations formed objective 5 of the global digital compact, that was adopted during UNGA79 View more information here.
The CARICOM-UNDP's Joint Regional AI Programme (2026-2030) is a joint effort between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) secretariat and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to frame a high-level regional AI programme for robust governance, shared standards and strong local capacity. This initiative draws on previous and naturally extends from ongoing AI initiatives in the Caribbean region.
2026
Assess landscapes according to selected themes
Assess ongoing regional efforts and past initiatives
Assess International policy frameworks and initiatives
Compile findings
Initiated UNDP Joint Regional AI Programme
Assessments through January-March 2026
Her Space in AI is a collaborative research, development, advocacy and mentorship community that brings together scholars and technology practitioners across multiple fields.
It functions as an advocacy and mentorship community that brings together scholars and technology practitioners across multiple fields.
Due to the necessity of not only including women in decision-making but of ensuring that women possess the skills to meaningfully contribute to the ongoing AI revolution, the group’s focus will be oriented around initiatives, campaigns and opportunities for capacity building in relation to AI literacy, and other necessary digital skills.
The rationale for the working group is informed by the following thematic areas:
-The Gender Digital Divide & Gender Inclusion in Technology
-AI’s Impact on the Lives and Livelihoods of Women
-Necessity of Capacity building
Managing the Caribbean AI Transition through talent, development, network and policies. More information coming soon
The AIIC and the CRC have partnered to stand up the Digital Cocoa Climate and Genomics Accelerator, which hosts several projects that merge AI, genetics and climate research. CRC hosts the world largest cocoa gene bank, AIIC hosts the Caribbean's best AI expertise. Work is on the way to build an audit-ready MRV for agroforestry carbon and pathways have been carved out for research into developing drought and disease-resistant varieties.
The AIIC, AMCHAM TT & UNDP is partnering to stand up an AI Solutions Programme for Private Sector Executives. More information to follow.
