Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) introduced Connected Generation (Generasi Terkoneksi/GenSi), a joint digital literacy training program run in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Informatics and Cisco, to global audiences during the Annual Global DTC (Digital Transformation Center) Workshop held in Bali on 14 – 16 May 2024.
The Connected Generation program aims to democratize technology adoption by offering digital skills training to Indonesian youth and women in rural communities to help bridge the digital gap. The initiative introduces a digital literacy training model to ITU members within the DTC framework and sets a precedent for how to extend digital knowledge and skills to underserved communities globally. The GenSi program was run for the first time in North Minahasa for three days from 19 to 21 March 2024 and succeeded in attracting the participation of 550 direct participants.
The Annual Global DTC (Digital Transformation Center) Workshop 2024 was organized by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and CISCO and hosted by the ICT Training Centre (BPPTIK) under the Ministry of Communications and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with Indosat. This esteemed workshop, which closed on 16 May, focused on discussing ways to accelerate digital literacy, specifically in underserved communities.
During the event, Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat, Susan Teltscher, Head of Capacity and Digital Skills Development at ITU and Marina Kacaribu, Managing Director, Cisco Indonesia received a token of appreciation from Nezar Patria, Vice Minister of Communications and Informatics, The Republic of Indonesia for their outstanding work to accelerate digital literacy in Indonesia.
Nezar Patria, Vice Minister of Communications and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia
Digital literacy, telecommunications, and connectivity are pivotal aspects for enhancing the nation's competitiveness on the global stage. Through cross-collaboration between the UN agencies, the private sector and the government, we aim to realize our long-term vision of Golden Indonesia 2045, emphasizing technology's role for every Indonesian. As the government's representative, we fully support this initiative.
Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
We’re humbled to take a part in this important agenda of global digitization efforts. We share a vision with all parties involved in connecting and empowering the nation through technology. It’s also imperative that we walk the talk in bridging the digital divide, reaching major cities, and expanding our reach to rural and outermost parts of Indonesia. This aligns with Indosat’s larger purpose of connecting and empowering every Indonesian.
Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU
We are committed to closing the digital skills divide through capacity development initiatives. The Digital Transformation Centres initiative is one of our key vehicles in this regard and we are proud that we have come a long way together with you. Five years since its inception, the DTC Initiative continues to expand its reach and impact across the globe
Marina Kacaribu, Managing Director, Cisco Indonesia
There is a huge opportunity for public-private partnerships to connect more people around the world to the digital economy and spur growth and opportunity in underserved areas. Cisco is committed to driving more dialogue and programs on that shared vision underlined by our purpose to power an inclusive future for all through global initiatives such as our joint DTCI with ITU, and our partnerships with KOMINFO and Indosat to develop technology capabilities of Indonesians under the Digital Talent Scholarship and Connected Generation programs respectively.
