RAM

The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine hosted a National Validation Workshop at the Principal’s Salon; a collaborative event with The Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), on Friday 27th February, 2026.

Trinidad and Tobago is advancing its efforts to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) is developed and used in ways that are safe, responsible, and beneficial to all citizens. Through the Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI), in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Government is adopting a structured, evidence-based approach to understanding the country’s readiness for AI.

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.

The National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment is a country-wide initiative led by the Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI) to evaluate national readiness for the responsible, ethical, and inclusive adoption of AI. The Assessment provides a structured understanding of the country’s AI ecosystem, governance frameworks, institutional capacity, and societal impact, and will inform policy development, investment priorities, and long-term national AI strategy.