DIGITAL SME, an European alliance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Imo State Government to promote the uptake of advanced digital solutions and skills in the state
According to Imo Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Dr. Chimezie Amadi, the agreement centres on key actions in the areas of knowledge sharing and skills development, with specific planning of mentoring programmes and digital skills training.
“It marks an additional step in DIGITAL SME’s commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) innovators to lead digital transformation in Imo and beyond, championing a human-centric approach to technology and standards globally.
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“The MoU between DIGITAL SME and Imo State Government seeks to further the development of digital competencies through international cooperation, as outlined in the Africa-EU Partnership,” Dr. Amadi stated.
DIGITAL SME and Imo State Government, Nigeria, will seek to complement each other’s digital ecosystems, specifically through activities under three main pillars: a freelancing programme, a mentorship programme, and digital skills training.
President of DIGITAL SME, Dr. Oliver Grün, in a statement, disclosed that the partnership with the Imo State Government would open more opportunities for European digital SMEs.
“This partnership with the Imo State Government will open up more opportunities for European digital SMEs, who will be able to benefit from insights into tech market dynamics in West Africa and access to local talent.
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“Cooperation between SMEs from like-minded regions is essential for building an inclusive and innovative digital economy that benefits everyone and this is just the beginning of our worldwide collaboration efforts.”
Amadi added: “This collaborative partnership with the European Digital SME Alliance will foster innovation and entrepreneurship while creating new market opportunities for Startups and innovators in Imo.”
The Freelancing Programme will allow European companies to access a talent pool of digital professionals from Imo, while providing these professionals with opportunities for professional development. This initiative seeks to contribute to the socio-economic conditions of local communities in Imo, and it will prioritise making these opportunities available to local female workforce.
DAILY INDEPENDENT gathered that the Mentoring Programme will link European businesses with young people in Imo, providing them with insights on digital careers and knowledge necessary to succeed in the national and international markets. In this way, the participating businesses will gain an insight into the challenges faced in emerging markets (Africa and Nigeria specifically), facilitating internationalisation opportunities.
Digital skills training is recognised as a means of increasing the quality of life in Imo State by equipping young people with relevant digital skills that can connect them to new job opportunities arising from the global digital economy. To this end, DIGITAL SME will share best practices on upskilling and reskilling young people interested in working in the digital sector, and through a “train the trainer” approach, support the creation of a Digital Skills training hub. The Government of Imo State will oversee the dissemination of the knowledge acquired from these exchanges through organising local trainings on digital skills.
In addition, DIGITAL SME and the Imo State Government are committed to enhancing each other’s research and innovation capacity through participating in international cooperation projects, and exploring new opportunities for further cooperation in the areas identified in the Africa-EU Partnership, in particular with regard to digital transformation.
This agreement is an additional step by DIGITAL SME in collaborating with international partners, as part of DIGITAL SME’s commitment to support efforts to establish a productive dialogue with public and private stakeholders and advance a democratic and human-centred approach to technology and ICT standards around the world.
