Fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within Asia-Pacific, through sharing best practices, innovative solutions and lessons learned can accelerate progress for the region, said Permanent Secretary (Higher Education) at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Dr Haji Azman bin Ahmad.
He said this in a keynote address during the Asia-Pacific Digital Talent Summit 2024 in Nanning, China on Monday.
The permanent secretary shared the MoE’s effort in advancing its digital transformation by focusing on nurturing digital talent and aligning its education system with global trends. He also highlighted key efforts by the education sector that support the Sultanate’s Digital Economy Masterplan 2025 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to create a skilled workforce and foster leadership in the digital economy.
“The establishment of active platforms for collaboration between academic institutions, industry partners and governments across the region will not only enhance the region’s digital capabilities, but also ensures a collective effort in developing a digitally skilled workforce that can drive sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific,” he added.
The summit, themed ‘Commitment to Youth Empowerment for the Future’, was organised by Huawei, in partnership with the ASEAN Foundation and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO).
It marks the beginning of an initiative that brought together over 140 selected youth from the region for a one-week tour in China, to gain insights on China, digital learning and today’s key technologies.
The summit gathered policymakers, industry leaders and academicians to celebrate the participants and highlight the importance of nurturing young talent to unlock the region’s digital potential.
Senior officials from the MoE and Universiti Teknologi Brunei accompanied the permanent secretary. – James Kon
