Cent GPS, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, are excited to be hosting the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) regional workshop entitled, Enhancing Digital Connectivity for All, to be tentatively held from June 13 to 17, 2022, in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia*. The recent pandemic has highlighted the stark digital divide between communities, which further translates into disadvantages related to education, access to information, and economic opportunities.
This YSEALI Connectivity regional workshop will provide a platform through which young leaders from across the region can come together, share strategies and best practices, and work together to narrow the digital divide across the region. They call on ASEAN and Timor-Leste youth leaders to join us in building greater access to digital connectivity across the region.
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This fully-funded workshop will bring together 100 young leaders who are between the ages of 22-35 and are registered YSEALI members.
*The final workshop date is contingent upon the COVID-19 pandemic situation at that time. Participants’ health and safety will remain the top priority in determining program dates.
Location:
MalaysiaBenefits
- Be part of the workshop and listen to experts sharing their knowledge and experience in bringing digital services into rural communities and how it is translated into a more inclusive governance and opens up economic opportunities.
- In this workshop participants will be exposed to the various tips, knowledge sharing sessions and technical know-how on the practical implementation of e-government services and digital economy in a rural community setting.
- Their goal is provide participants with the necessary tools, skill-set and cost-effective programmes using off the shelf tools to enhance digital coverage to your local communities.
Eligibilities
Applications are open to youth leaders all across Southeast Asia and meeting the following criteria:
- Age between 22-35
- Must be an ASEAN or Timor-Leste citizen residing in the region.
- A minimum of three years of experience in one of the following areas:
- Providing government, education, or economic services to rural or underserved communities
- Technology-related experience in improving digital connectivity or awareness in communities
- Community activists in rural or semi rural areas
- Experts in e-governance and or online education/commerce
- Fluent in English
- Able to fully commit to the workshop, including its pre and post activities.
- Able to travel to Malaysia and attend a 3-day workshop (excluding travel days). Participants will be required to arrange their own visa.
Application Process
Apply online through the Apply Now link.
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Application Deadline: March 31, 2022
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