THE D4D HUB IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

Promoting our shared digital values

The Digital for Development (D4D) Hub began its engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in December 2021, supporting regional multi-stakeholder dialogue and the identification of joint priorities in the digital field.

As the EU-LAC digital partnership gains political impetus and leaders from both regions vow to boost cooperation for a responsible and inclusive digital transformation, the D4D Hub provides a strategic platform for stakeholders from both regions to openly discuss expectations and opportunities, allowing them to actively contribute to set a joint agenda.

EU-LAC Digital Alliance

Towards a stronger digital partnership

Launched in March 2023, the EU-LAC Digital Alliance is the first regional digital partnership between the EU and LAC countries. Supported by an initial contribution of €145 million from Team Europe, its goal is to foster the development of secure, resilient, and human-centric digital infrastructures based on a values-based framework.

Together with the UN Economic Commission for LAC (ECLAC), the D4D Hub serves as the main platform to ensure multi-stakeholder coordination in the framework of the EU-LAC Digital Alliance.

INITIATIVES

EU-LAC digital cooperation in action

The EU-LAC Digital Alliance will support a number of Global Gateway initiatives, including:

  • Extension of the BELLA fibre-optic cable, building secure digital backbone connectivity and bringing the research communities of the EU and LAC closer together.
  • Implementation of a regional Copernicus strategy including two regional Copernicus data centres in Panama and Chile.
  • Establishment of an EU-LAC Digital Accelerator to foster multi-stakeholder and private sector collaboration, competitiveness, skills, and innovation in the digital area. This will include the promotion of impact investments and support to the delivery of e-services by both public and private entities.

Building trusted and sustainable connections

The D4D Hub is a key instrument to advance EU-LAC digital cooperation and deliver on shared ambitions under the Global Gateway.