Abstract:

This study investigates the influence of digital change on rural communities, determining if it protects their socio-cultural fabric while still promoting growth. The article is written based on the thesis “Transformational Resilience: Digital Transformation in Guyana while safeguarding rural communities and mental wellness – A Case Study,” authored by Praem Narine Rambharak, one of the co-authors of this article. Through data and analysis, the researcher assesses the efficacy of digital interventions and makes practical recommendations to improve their benefits. The analysis was conducted using statistical tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Google Forms, and Microsoft Excel. The study's goal is to inform policy and decision-making, ensuring that future initiatives are also aligned with community needs. The researcher expects the findings to have an impact on behaviours, interventions, and policies, as well as serve as a foundation for future studies on sociocultural development through digital transformation. By engaging communities, the studies emphasise technology's dual capacity to disrupt and empower, while calling for inclusive, culturally sensitive implementation tactics.

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