{"id":793,"date":"2025-04-16T10:30:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T10:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/partner2connect\/?page_id=793"},"modified":"2025-08-21T14:35:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:35:56","slug":"jamaica-p2c-matchmaking-accelerator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/partner2connect\/jamaica-p2c-matchmaking-accelerator\/","title":{"rendered":"Jamaica P2C Matchmaking Accelerator\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Date:<\/strong> 1 October 2025 
Time:<\/strong> 09:00 \u2013 12:00 (local time)
Venue:<\/strong> Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston 
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\n Leveraging Collaboration to Accelerate Digital Inclusion<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

\n Jamaica has made important strides in its digital transformation journey, with progress under Vision 2030<\/strong>, expanded broadband coverage through the National Broadband Initiative<\/strong>, hundreds of public Wi-Fi hotspots, and reforms such as the Data Protection Act<\/strong> and advances in digital public services. Programmes like BIGEE<\/strong> are also strengthening the entrepreneurial and MSME ecosystem, while Jamaica\u2019s participation in the global ’50 in 5′ initiative<\/strong> reflects its commitment to building strong digital public infrastructure.

Yet, persistent challenges remain. Broadband access is still uneven and relatively costly, connectivity gaps exist outside urban centres, and limited digital skills and trust infrastructure hinder wider adoption. Addressing these barriers is essential to ensure that Jamaica\u2019s digital transformation benefits all communities and supports inclusive, sustainable growth.

The Partner2Connect (P2C) Matchmaking Accelerator<\/strong> provides a unique platform to tackle these issues through a multistakeholder approach<\/strong>, as no single actor can close the digital divide alone. This workshop will foster new partnerships, align pledges with Jamaica\u2019s national priorities, and launch a digital connectivity mapping project<\/strong> to inform better decision-making. By engaging government, private sector, civil society, entrepreneurs, and development partners, the session will help accelerate concrete initiatives for universal meaningful connectivity and sustainable digital transformation in Jamaica.
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\u201cWe have found that the P2C Platform itself is an excellent tool, offering transparency, visibility, and the ability to connect with partners and resources that can truly make a difference\u2026 CTU is proud to be part of this movement, and we look forward to helping translate these pledges into an impactful initiative for the region.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n
\n Rodney Lewis – Business Development Specialist, Caribbean Telecommunications Union<\/cite>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n
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