Early in May 2025, we at Digital Nation hosted our good friends from the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in Tallinn 🇹🇹
While great technology matters, true progress in digital starts with something simpler: the right people in the room, with the right mandates, focused on delivery.
Led virtually by Senator the Honourable Minister Dominic Alexander Smith, the delegation from the Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence of Trinidad and Tobago came to Estonia to explore practical next steps in advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda. The visit was organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Trinidad and Tobago, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and FIAP.
Digital Nation curated the programme, facilitated engagement with Estonia’s digital ecosystem, and created space for practical, delivery-focused discussions with public and private sector leaders. For governments pursuing ambitious reforms, stepping outside day-to-day operations and learning directly from peers who have tackled similar challenges can accelerate progress and sharpen priorities.
Over the course of three days, the delegation engaged with representatives from Estonia’s leading digital institutions and organisations, including the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA), the Estonian Tax and Customs Board, the e-Estonia Briefing Centre, ITL Estonia member companies, and the Digital Nation team led by former Government CIO of Estonia and our Managing Partner, Siim Sikkut.
Discussions focused not only on technology, but also on the broader foundations required for successful digital government. Topics included digital public infrastructure (DPI), AI strategy and implementation, governance models, institutional coordination, leadership, and service delivery.
One of the strongest reflections emerging from the visit was how much progress Trinidad and Tobago has already made, alongside a clear understanding of what still lies ahead. The country is not starting from scratch — important digital foundations are already taking shape. The next phase is about turning those foundations into greater value for citizens through more connected, accessible, and effective public services.
Digital Nation looks forward to continuing to support Trinidad and Tobago’s digital transformation journey with practical experience, strategic guidance, and hands-on expertise.