The Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI), in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for the Caribbean, is hosting a series of national stakeholder consultations as part of the UNESCO Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) for Trinidad and Tobago.

These consultations represent a critical stage of the national assessment process and are designed to validate survey findings, gather in-depth sectoral insights, and inform the development of a comprehensive, ethical, and forward-looking national approach to artificial intelligence.

What is the UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment (RAM)?

The UNESCO RAM is an internationally recognised assessment framework used to evaluate a country’s readiness for the safe, ethical, and inclusive deployment of artificial intelligence. It supports governments in implementing UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI by aligning national AI strategies with local values, development priorities, and human rights principles.

Purpose of the Consultations

Each session brings together key stakeholders to:

• Validate findings from the national RAM survey
• Share sector-specific challenges, priorities, and experiences
• Provide practical recommendations for AI governance and policy
• Ensure AI strategies reflect national realities and societal needs

Why This Matters

Artificial intelligence will increasingly shape public service delivery, economic development, and everyday life in Trinidad and Tobago. These consultations ensure that national AI development is guided by ethics, equity, and the public interest - not technology alone.

Broad stakeholder participation is essential to building AI systems that are responsible, transparent, and beneficial to all.