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Transforming Our Economy ICT and the Digital Economy

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Transforming Our Economy Creative Economy

Countries in the region and around the world are creating digital economies and Grenada should not be left behind in these advancements. The NDC seeks to train our citizens to function and thrive in digital economies by promoting the use of computing technologies to conduct business in global market places. With a strong digital economy our citizens can earn foreign capital without leaving our shores. With an NDC government, we will promote ICT Services and ICT-enabled products and services, critical to the development and growth of a digital economy. In all, we aim to target and reduce the unemployment among the youths by opening the gates to more sustainable digital employment in the fields of law, medicine, education, culture, data analysis and accounting. An NDC-led government will:

• Invest in additional training ICT to promote the development of skills needed to thrive in a digital economy

• Amend and or introduce legislation to include flexibility in business structure to accommodate employment in digital economies Our culture defines who we are, and is a source of tremendous National Pride. This unique identity is central to our development as a people. The NDC will preserve our traditions, which continue to anchor and build our society. An NDC-led government will: • Integrate cultural studies into our education curriculum. • Pursue the building of our creative and cultural industries • Establish a school for the performing arts. • Reintroduce the National Arts Festival to encourage a spirit of healthy competition among our young artistes and inspire them to be the best that they can be. • Support the development of cultural products

• Provide institutional support to artistic and creative products. • Encourage greater private sector investment in the Creative Arts through appropriate tax incentives. • Champion Arts and Entertainment (music, film, visual arts, fashion)