Bahamas DPM Turnquest, as IDB Governor, Talks Technology and Climate Change Resilience at IDB Conclave

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#KINGSTON, Jamaica, February 28, 2018 — The Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance, K. Peter Turnquest, in his capacity as one of the Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), attending the second day of the 7th Annual Consultation Meetings with Caribbean Governors of the Bank, participated in a panel discussion led by #SirRichardBranson and IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno.

The discussions centered on climate change developments and how technology can impact climate resilience as countries contemplate rebuilding and infrastructure planning in a more sustainable way. 

In the afternoon, DPM Turnquest participated in a second panel discussion led by the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, and Toomas Hendrik Ilves, former President of the Republic of Estonia, on the importance of embracing the digital revolution and the benefits technological advancements can have on developing states including the ease of doing business and reducing high and low level corruption.

DPM Turnquest earlier in the day held bilateral discussions with Former President Ilves where they discussed Estonia’s e-Governance model, available technology, implementation challenges and technical resources available to assist The Bahamas move forward with its plan to digitize its governance infrastructure, particularly those functions affecting efficient service delivery to the public.

Photos show sessions of the #IDB meetings, and DPM Turnquest with Sir Richard Branson.