Belize at the Giga Connectivity Forum – Geneva, Switzerland

From July 8–10, Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics (MPUEL), joined Belize’s delegation at the Giga Connectivity Forum in Geneva.

The forum brought together representatives from over 40 countries to advance the global goal of connecting every school to the Internet and closing the digital divide in education.

 

As part of Belize’s efforts to improve national infrastructure and service delivery, Dr. Almendarez joined Mrs. Dian Maheia, Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, in discussions focused on:

Progress in school connectivity

Challenges faced by countries

Sharing strategies and practical solutions

 

The Belize delegation included:

Dr. Leroy Almendarez, CEO, Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics

Mrs. Dian Maheia, CEO, Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

Ms. Namrita Balani, Director of Science & Technology, MoEST

Ms. Natasha Mantock, Education Officer, UNICEF Belize

 

MPUEL is proud to support the Giga Initiative, a UNICEF-ITU partnership aimed at connecting every school to the internet by 2030. By working together across ministries and international partners, we are building a more connected, inclusive, and digitally empowered Belize.