Regional Initiatives for Asia and the Pacific
ASP2: Harnessing information and communication technologies to support the digital economy and inclusive digital societies
Around 2000 people strengthened their digital skills through the Smart Villages and Smart Islands initiative.
The first pilot Smart Village in the Asia and the Pacific Region was launched in Gokina, Pakistan.
Under the Girls in ICT Day activities, more than 2200 girls and young women in the region enhanced their digital skills.
To strengthen the digital skills of persons with disabilities, a training was organized in Pakistan. The training was delivered by visually impaired trainers who themselves are living proof of the transformative power of digital skills.