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UNITAR & Japan Launch Digital Skills Programme for African Youth & Women

Gain vital digital skills for free. Empower yourself and your community.

In the picture we can see three boys standing near the desk on it, we can see two computer systems...
In the picture we can see three boys standing near the desk on it, we can see two computer systems towards them and one boy is talking into the microphone and they are in ID cards with red tags to it and behind them we can see a wall with an advertisement board and written on it as Russia imagine 2013.

UNITAR & Japan Launch Digital Skills Programme for African Youth & Women

UNITAR, the United Nations' training arm, and the Government of Japan have launched the 'Developing Essential Digital Skills' programme. This initiative, open to women and youth from 24 African nations, aims to empower participants with vital skills for the digital economy.

The Division for Prosperity, based in Hiroshima and Geneva, is driving this programme. It focuses on learning and knowledge-sharing services to uplift individuals from least developed countries. Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old, computer literate, and eager to learn. The programme covers artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

The training is divided into three phases. The first is online training, followed by self-led projects. The final phase focuses on sustainability and community leadership. Applications close on 4 September 2023, and only the strongest candidates will be selected. The entire programme runs for six months, from 4 September 2023 to 29 February 2024, and is offered free of charge.

UNITAR and the Government of Japan invite women and youth from 24 African countries to apply to the 'Developing Essential Digital Skills' programme. This opportunity aims to enhance employment prospects and livelihood development in the digital economy. Successful applicants will gain valuable skills and contribute to their communities' digital growth.

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