The Federal Government has taken a significant step in advancing its e-government transformation by partnering with Cybernetica. Cybernetica is an Estonian IT company best known for development of Estonia’s e-Estonia X-Road and Internet voting system.

It will provide strategic guidance and expert support in the development and implementation of a robust Digital Identity Authentication System.

The Federal Government has identified digital identity authentication as a cornerstone for its digital transformation. To ensure the successful implementation of this initiative, Cybernetica will collaborate with the Ministry of ICT and Posts, bringing its long-term expertise to conduct a comprehensive review of the current digital identity landscape.

It will result in the delivery of a detailed strategy for the deployment of digital identity services, collateral infrastructure, and capacity-building. Among other deliverables, Cybernetica’s team of experts will provide:

Further strengthening by the involvement of regional expert Roger Hennis from Avvant, whose local expertise will complement Cybernetica’s global perspective.

St. Kitts and Nevis has critically prioritized areas such as digital identity, interoperability, legislative frameworks, data management, and cybersecurity. By addressing these issues, the Digital Identity Authentication System will serve as the foundation for a broader digital ecosystem, enabling government entities to deliver efficient and secure services to citizens and businesses alike.