El Salvador continues to make bold strides in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a regional leader in technological innovation under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele.
On Wednesday, several government officials gathered at the event The Journey Toward Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Advancements in El Salvador’s Digital Ecosystem Maturity. The event showcased coordinated efforts to modernize government processes and expand the nation’s digital capabilities.
“It is important that all governments and sectors take advantage of emerging technologies while managing the associated risks,” said Maribel Gutiérrez, Resident Representative of UNDP in El Salvador. “New technologies open up opportunities in education, employment, health, economic transformation, agriculture, and risk management.”
Gutiérrez emphasized the significant progress made: “We have seen, with great satisfaction, that El Salvador has built strong foundations to promote a digital ecosystem with transformative potential. This process has been closely coordinated with the Secretariat of Innovation.”
Daniel Méndez, Secretary of Innovation, highlighted the government’s vision and achievements: “It is interesting to see how El Salvador has radically transformed in recent years. The vision of President Nayib Bukele has been decisive in positioning the country as a regional hub for digital transformation.”
Méndez also underlined the contributions of various institutions such as the National Registry of Natural Persons (RNPN), the Ministry of Economy, and the Directorate of Migration: “These entities have simplified their processes. There are different initiatives that have generated the transformation we all seek.”
“We have transformed timelines, streamlined procedures, and digitized processes, both domestically and internationally,” he added.
The Ministry of Tourism is also playing a role in bridging the digital divide. “In the tourism sector, we are working with key actors to close the digital gap,” said Minister Morena Valdez. “Seventy-five percent of businesses are micro and small enterprises. We have collaborated with CONAMYPE and the UNDP to enable these entrepreneurs to receive digital payments and receive training.”
The government’s commitment to modernizing El Salvador’s digital infrastructure continues to strengthen the country’s technological maturity and inclusiveness, aiming to ensure that digital transformation reaches all Salvadorans.