T&T receives UN award for TTBizlink

File: Vasant Bharath

Trade Minister Vasant Bharath on Wednesday received a prestigious United Nations Award at a Public Service Wards Ceremony in Bahrain.

T&T won first place in the Americas and the Caribbean for promoting Whole-of-Government Approaches in the Information Age for its TTBizLink, which is a single electronic window developed by the Ministry of Trade.

Each year the UN makes the award in different geographical regions. The award is considered the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. 

It ecognizes the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsible public administration in countries worldwide.

The awrds event this year was on the theme: "Transformative e-Government an Innovation: Creating a Better Future for All".