Empowering Small States: pioneering digital futures
Registration End Date: 04 Oct 2024
Delivered from the perspective of a small state and targeted at Director-level and above candidates from Forum of Small States (FOSS) countries involved in digital policymaking, this training course will share policy, regulatory and economic development approaches to digital transformation for a digital ready future. Referencing relevant examples from Singapore as well as other small states, it will focus on how small states can maximise opportunities in the digital economy (such as in the areas of data, digital public goods, and emerging technologies) while mitigating the accompanying risks. The training course will also explore how governments can work together with the private and people sectors.
Target population
With a maximum cohort size of 25, the target audience are senior-level* government officials from small states working in national regulatory authorities overseeing digital and communications sectors.
*approximately Director-level and above
Entry requirements
Subject to approval by IMDA and ITU, this training course is open to senior-level policy makers and regulators from small states involved in digital policy-making who are interested in architecting a digital-ready future.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:-
- Explain the role of government in enabling a digital-ready future for small states.
- Describe the potential and risks of AI and Emerging Technologies for small states.
- Facilitate the technology ecosystem to support innovation in the digital economy.
- Apply best approaches to promote industry and social programmes for enhancing digital connectivity and connect the unconnected to build inclusive digital societies.
- Build a secure and resilient digital environment.