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EASE OF DIGITAL COMMERCE

The PNM will drive and execute 13 key digital projects over the next 3 years, to rapidly facilitate an Enabling
Digital Environment in Trinidad and Tobago post Covid-19, as shown below.

To facilitate the participation of young people in
particular to the technological transformation,
the PNM will empower, link, incubate, support,
finance and accelerate access to funding,
training, and equipment for digitization.

We will remove all taxes on computers,
mobile and digital equipment, cell phones,
software, and accessories.

To remove bureaucratic obstacles to financial
support, particularly for young people and start-
up businesses, once a tech start-up or new tech The PNM will:
company (less than 3 years old) presents a
credible business plan, we will remove the • Facilitate funding by Government and the
requirement for a proven track record and Commercial Banks for tech start-ups and new
audited financials for funding. tech businesses, through grants and Government

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