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Panama's experience as the first LAC country to achieve equivalence with the EU Digital COVID19 Certificate

Panamá
Por: November 06, 2021

Tuesday, November 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone), 

The purpose of this conference is to share Panama's experience meeting equivalence requirements with the European Union of the "Covid-19 Digital Certificate“. When travelling, EU Digital COVID Certificate holders should in principle be exempt from free movement restrictions. Panama is the first country in the region that has met European Union requirements. The Panama Certificate is issued by the Government Innovation Authority (AIG).


REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

https://reuna.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtc-6gqDMqHtCvRBoHwctPvjKnsj83Ivb7 

 

Agenda:

Duration

Topic

Speaker

15 Min

Welcome/Opening/Greetings

Introduction of the BPR and speakers Panama

Jennifer Nelson - BID

May Chomali – CENS

Representante RACSEL

Roberto Lopez - Red GEALC

30 Min

Panama Presentation:

  • How the Panama solution works
  • How was the application and validation process with the EU
  • Lessons learned and recommendations for other countries

 

Carlos Kan - National Innovation Director, Republic of Panamá

Gina Villafañe - Data Science Specialist from the Information Sciences Directorate, Republic of Panamá

30 Min (Max)

Questions from participants

Carlos Núñez - CENS

5 Min

Closing

Santiago Paz - BID