Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to demonstrate its capacity to revolutionise workflows, streamline information management, and strengthen institutional effectiveness. Yet, integrating AI seamlessly into existing systems poses some challenges. Recognising this, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted an Executive Workshop focused on harnessing the transformative potential of AI to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery within the Secretariat.
The Workshop focused on exploring practical applications of AI within the Secretariat.
CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Armstrong Alexis, and members of the Executive Management Committee participated. The session was facilitated by a team of specialists from UNDP.
In his brief remarks, Dr Alexis expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting that UNDP’s expertise will be pivotal in equipping the Secretariat to leverage AI effectively.
UNDP Resident Representative for Guyana and Suriname, Ms Katy Thompson, commended the CARICOM Secretariat for selecting UNDP as a strategic partner in advancing digitalisation.
A self-paced course for CARICOM Secretariat staff is currently being finalised by the technical teams and will be launched in the coming weeks, with completion scheduled by 31 December 2025.
The initiative is grounded in an evidence-based approach. Accordingly, the course design draws on insights from a recently administered 2025 CARICOM Secretariat Baseline Survey on Artificial Intelligence, ensuring that the content is both relevant and responsive to staff needs.
View highlights from the workshop here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAMVt
