Capacity development for digital transformation

The overall objective of this project is to enhance the capacity of government officials who are engaged in digital transformation efforts worldwide. Through its human-centric approach, the project will strengthen the capacity of policymakers in charge of designing the right policies and strategies to lead their countries through the digital transformation, staff in national regulatory authorities as well as staff representing national delegations (diplomats), through engaging in relevant assessments, training delivery, and further targeted engagements based on needs. The project will strengthen their abilities to support a human-centric digital transformation that is based on openness, inclusion, equality, sustainability, resilience, as well as ensures the protection and promotion of human rights. It also aims to strengthen the digital capacities of professionals in other sectors, including regional telecommunication organisations (e.g. African Telecommunication Union) and non-governmental entities, which increasingly require employees with digital competencies, through acquiring new skills (reskilling) and improving existing skills (upskilling). This will impact on the overall economic and social development of beneficiary countries and ensure their successful digital transition.

The project will also contribute to building and strengthening professional networks and communities among the beneficiaries - policy makers and government officials from across the world. It will bring them together in both virtual and physical classrooms, where they can exchange best practices, share cross-border experiences, and learn from each other. This will contribute to their professional knowledge creation and allow them to obtain a broader vision on how to tackle the challenges related to digital transformation.