Dominican Republic and Chile advance government digital transformation and interoperability

In the Dominican Republic, more than 80 public institutions are now exchanging information securely and in a standardized way through a nationwide interoperability framework. Director General of the Office of Government Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC), Edgar Batista, highlighted that the system reduces paperwork, eliminates duplicated documents, and speeds up public services for citizens. He also noted related initiatives such as the Smart ID program with over 300,000 registered users, digital signatures adopted by more than 200 agencies, and a portal offering 645 online procedures.

In Chile, Subsecretary of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation Carolina Rossi addressed a seminar at Universidad Finis Terrae, stressing that innovation and technology must involve all professionals and entrepreneurs. She emphasized the need to integrate humanities with AI development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles for research funding, and view technology as a driver for future employability and national competitiveness. Both speakers framed digital modernization as a core state policy aimed at improving efficiency, citizen experience, and economic resilience.