The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is expecting improved media engagement in Montserrat and across the region following a two-day Communications Workshop last week.
The workshop gathered media practitioners from across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) in St. Kitts to deepen their knowledge on the role of the bank, ECCB’s services, and financial processes that impact member countries.
Speaking with ZJB News, acting Deputy Director of Corporate Relations at the ECCB, Elizabeth Wayland-Phillip shared the Bank’s expectations for future media coverage, noting the need for an improved Bank/media relationship.
Wayland-Phillip explained the importance of connecting with the region’s media practitioners. She also commented on feedback received from attendees.
The two day event, held on March 26th to 27th, was conducted under the theme: “Connect, Engage, Align: Optimising Central Banking Communication and Strengthening Partnerships.”
For Montserrat, Victoria Chalmers represented the Government Information Unit (GIU) at the workshop, while Paulesa Ryner of ZJB Radio attended virtually.
Topics reviewed throughout the event included Monetary policy, details on the EC Currency, digital payment platforms, safeguarding the ECCB’s financial systems, reserve management, and storytelling with data, among others.