ICT Associatie Su

ICT Associatie Suriname is the leading ICT association in Suriname, representing the interests of the ICT sector in the country. Their mission is to support the development of Suriname by accelerating and facilitating it through ICT. Their vision is to be at the forefront of the digital economy in Suriname, creating a digitally empowered information society through innovative information and communication technologies.

ICT Associatie Suriname aims to achieve several goals from 2020 to 2025, including enabling digital innovation in the telecommunications sector, bridging the digital divide, promoting access and usage of innovative ICT technologies and services, managing emerging risks and challenges in ICT, and strengthening collaboration among ICT stakeholders. With 60 members who are all registered ICT businesses, ICT Associatie Suriname plays a crucial role in Suriname's economy, supporting approximately 70% of its sectors. They are committed to supporting Surinamese society and economy by facilitating and accelerating development through ICT.

In addition, they focus on diversifying the economy through ICT and fostering collaboration with stakeholders. As the core business of their members, ICT is considered indispensable for the survival, development, and growth of every sector. Since its establishment in 2011, ICT Associatie Suriname has been working towards a resilient structure for the sector.

They have organized various ICT Summits, launched the ICT Vision 2020, and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve their goals. They have also collaborated with ICT associations from Belize, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, and Guyana.

In the next 10 years, ICT Associatie Suriname aims to focus on the diversification of the economy through ICT, building on the awareness of the potential of the digital economy established in their first 10 years. Through their speerpunten (focus areas), which include connecting the ICT network, contributing to the ICT sector, collaborating with relevant partners, and supporting their members in generating business, ICT Associatie Suriname strives to drive the growth and development of ICT in Suriname. Overall, ICT Associatie Suriname plays a vital role in accelerating digital transformation and fostering economic development in Suriname through innovative ICT solutions