Open News, Events, Blogs
The COIWeb aggregates news, opinions and developments from various research sources around the world, including:
- The Open Data Research Network hosted by the Web Foundation,
- World Bank Open Data & ICT4D Blogs
- Open Knowledge Foundation
- GovLabs @ NYU
ICT-Pulse
Sovereignty on a weak foundation: Why digital ambition in the Caribbean needs infrastructure reality
Can you run a digital economy on an unstable power grid? In our latest article, we explore why real digital transformation in the Caribbean starts at the power plant, and not just in the cloud.
In a recent report by The Tribune in The Bahamas, Opposition Senator Rick Fox raised a crucial point that hits home for countries across the...
Jamaica’s shift toward a cashless economy, driven by initiatives like JAM-DEX, digital banking and the elimination of cheques, promises unprecedented convenience. However, there is resistance and scepticism that suggest a crisis of public trust. In this article, we highlight the key areas of contention and recommend how banks can bridge the gap...
Could country-code domains be the Caribbean’s most underrated digital export? Thanks to the global AI boom, Anguilla’s .ai domain code now generates nearly half of all government revenue. In our latest article, we explore how Caribbean countries can address some of the existing challenges and potentially tap into global digital markets....
In our October 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Aaleyah S. Evans, a Bahamian cybersecurity professional and educator, and Shanelle McPherson, a Jamaican technology professional, educator, and community advocate, the panel discusses: Social media bans for children and youth: Are they a good thing? Why is...
Physical borders are no longer the only line of defence for Caribbean countries. Our digital borders matter just as much. In our latest podcast episode, we welcome back Giovanni King, CEO of Blue NAP Americas and Chairman of the Caribbean Datacenter Association, to dive into a game-changing and recently published document to improve regional...
In our September 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Certified Information Systems Auditor, a Certified Information Privacy Professional and a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant, Allison James of Barbados, and Simone Pasmore, the Chief Executive Officer of Webstylze, also in Barbados, the panel discusses: (i)...
Open Knowledge Foundation Blog
Our team is heading to BCN ready to promote open, sovereign and democratic technologies. Here's what you need to know to get involved and find out more.
The post OKFN at Barcelona Open Tech Week 2026: Follow Our Sessions first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Take a look at the new hands-on course from School of Data, designed for educators and community practitioners. The course focuses on accuracy, source-grounded information and AI with conversational guardrails.
The post New Course: How to Build a Responsible AI Chatbot Using Open Technologies first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Join our sessions, receive a copy of the latest OKFN publications, and connect with our team to help develop responsible AI tools for democracy.
The post Open Knowledge at Abrelatam/Condatos 2026: AI, Public Data and Regional Collaboration first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
This online event marked the conclusion of the Traceable AI Answers for Public Data project under the AI Learning Labs initiative, showcasing AI integration with open data portals. You can now watch the full event recording and explore all presentation materials.
The post Traceable AI Answers for Public Data: Event Recording & Field Guide...