The Government of Belize launched the Digital Literacy Training to Citizens initiative on February 13, 2026, through the Ministry of E-Governance in partnership with the University of Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank. The programme provides digital literacy training to citizens, covering foundational digital skills including AI and technology applications. It is delivered at no cost to participants.
Who it affects: Citizens of Belize seeking digital skills are the primary target. The partnership with the University of Belize signals an intent to reach working-age adults as well as students. The IDB partnership brings international financing and institutional support to the programme.
What is notably missing: The initiative covers digital literacy broadly, not AI literacy specifically. No AI-specific curriculum content, ethics component, or dedicated AI module has been confirmed as a core element. There is no mandatory participation requirement for workers or employers. No national AI strategy, AI governance authority, or AI-specific legislation has been identified for Belize. The Girls4Tech programme (March 2026, reaching 300 primary school girls with AI and Big Data modules) is a private sector initiative by Belize Bank and Mastercard rather than a state mandate.