Joint-handedly with the governments, universities and industrial partners, Huawei will support South Asia countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal to cultivate 100,000 digital talents over the next five years, Huawei spokesperson said on Thursday at the Digital Talent Regional Summit online.
Themed “Cultivating a Talent Ecosystem for Inclusive Digital Prosperity,” the summit brought together ministers and scholars from the three countries, experts and representatives from UNESCO and the ICT industry, to explore collaborative initiatives for closing the gaps in digital skills and facilitating the digital transformation in the post-pandemic economic recovery.
“We believe the talent ecosystem is the cornerstone of the economic recovery, and a long-lasting digital future. However, the lack of digital skills is one of the biggest challenges facing many countries,” said Jay Chen, vice president of Huawei Asia Pacific at the summit.
“In the next five years, Huawei expects to develop more than 100,000 ICT talent and build a vibrant digital talent ecosystem in this dynamic region, especially Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.”
Huawei ICT Academy is launching this year, focusing on three domains: Public awareness, ICT Vocational Training and Joint innovation with Sri Lanka universities
Secretary to the Ministry of Technology Jayantha De Silva stressed that it is vital that along with ICT technology, talent and skills are essential to building a long-lasting digital future. “According to the Sri Lankan Government’s National Policy Framework, the top priority is to produce ‘technocrats’ who are globally recognized with internationally acclaimed qualifications to meet the global employment markets,” he said.
“We call for all the stakeholders from public to private sectors to put more effort into ICT talent cultivation. We are happy to have companies such as Huawei’s initiatives such as ICT Academy to promote a greater understanding and interest in telecommunications industry and ICT and encourage regional building and participation in the digital community.”
“We firmly believe that advanced knowledge will create new opportunities and ICT talent is the cornerstone and power wheel of a digital economy. University of Moratuwa is dedicated to cultivate competitive ICT talents in the region. Also we are happy to see our students to be able to practice the latest industrial knowledge through the innovation center with Huawei,” Dr. De Silva from the University of Moratuwa said. “More than ever before, digital talent and innovative ICT solutions are needed to respond to the challenges caused by the pandemic. I highly value and recognize the contribution from private sectors such as Huawei, through UNESCO Global Education Coalition and other programs, to the sustainable development in the region,” said Beatrice Kaldun, Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh.
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