{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1841944,
        "msgid": "govt-bolsters-digital-talent-to-strengthen-tech-competitiveness-1783255813",
        "date": "2026-07-05 18:56:16",
        "title": "Gov't bolsters digital talent to strengthen tech competitiveness",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "Indonesia's deputy communication minister stressed that digital talent is now the decisive factor in global technological competition, surpassing infrastructure. The government is focusing on building human resource capacity through university collaborations and programmes like the AI Talent Factory to move the country from being a mere technology user to a creator. This initiative is seen as crucial for Indonesia to integrate into the global technology value chain and respond to rapid changes in fields like artificial intelligence.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cDigital talent is the determining factor. With strong human\ncapabilities, we can overcome infrastructure limitations and enhance\ncompetitiveness,\u201d Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs\nNezar Patria said in a statement here on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>He said that global technological competition is no longer based\nsolely on infrastructure, but also on the mastery of talent and\ninnovation capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>This situation requires Indonesia to strengthen its human resource\ncapacity so that it is not only a technology user, but also part of the\nglobal technology development value chain.<\/p>\n<p>Patria explained that the current development of digital technology\nis marked by rapid global competition, including in computing\ninfrastructure and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, Indonesia still faces challenges in strengthening\nits position in the global technology supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, strengthening digital talent is key to enhancing\nthe country\u2019s capacity to respond to these changes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndonesia must move beyond being merely a technology user. We need\nto become part of the creation process, not just the utilization,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>He also stressed the importance of collaboration with universities as\ncenters for digital talent development.<\/p>\n<p>Universities are considered a strategic entry point for building an\ninnovation ecosystem that is aligned with industry needs and government\npolicies.<\/p>\n<p>The government is currently implementing digital talent development\nprograms through collaboration with various universities across\nIndonesia, including the AI Talent Factory program conducted at several\ncampuses both on and outside Java.<\/p>\n<p>Patria also emphasized that strengthening digital talent is not\nlimited to technical aspects, but also includes understanding global\ndynamics, including the geopolitical aspects of technology and the\nrapidly evolving digital economic structure.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, Japan expand AI talent partnership through\nJICA project<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia prioritizes AI talent to achieve Golden\nVision 2045<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, UAE strengthen cooperation in digital\ntalent, research<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Farhan, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/govt-bolsters-digital-talent-to-strengthen-tech-competitiveness-1783255813",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}