7. Required Government Action If the CARICOM Single ICT Space is to succeed in establishing the digital layer of the CSME, then the following action must be taken by Governments: i. Remove barriers in conducting online activities and harmonising contract laws, tax regimes, consumer protection and copyright laws among member states ii. Establish mechanisms to accelerate the necessary policy, legislative and regulatory reforms iii. Create the right conditions for deployment of advanced digital networks and innovative services by facilitating the easy provisioning of ICT and telecommunication services across CARICOM States iv. Support the digitisation of every sector of the economy by promoting the free flow of data, the standardisation of e-services and the development of digital skills v. Remove all obstacles that hinder the free movement of goods, people, services and capital across Member States vi. Strengthen CARICOM institutions and empower them to fulfill their respective roles in making the vision of the CARICOM Heads of Government for a Single Caribbean ICT Space a reality. 8. Conclusion The CARICOM Single ICT Space is envisaged as the digital layer of the CSME enabling implementation of the regional digital economy. Its establishment presents many challenges but these can be overcome through regional and institutional collaboration and cooperation. It requires appropriate planning and above all, the political will and commitment to drive the process. Page 17 of 27