Digital solutions for local government services can be developed by local talent

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital, Nezar Patria, stated that digital solutions for the implementation of local government services can now be developed by local talent.

The Gampong Mulia Government Information System (SIPGAM) in Banda Aceh, Aceh Province, demonstrates that digital solutions for government services can be built by local talent who understand the specific needs of their communities.

During a visit to Gampong Mulia in the Kuta Alam District, Banda Aceh, on Thursday (3/9), Nezar said that the presence of the SIPGAM digital platform showcases the ability of regional digital talent to present government service solutions that can be utilised directly by the public.

“SIPGAM was created by the local digital talent of Gampong Mulia itself,” he said, as quoted in a ministry press release confirmed in Jakarta on Friday.

“This is one example of how existing digital talent, if we educate and develop them, can provide a real contribution by offering digital solutions for their respective regions,” he added.

SIPGAM integrates various types of information for the residents of Gampong Mulia into a single unified information system to support the administration of government services. This includes population administration services, digital correspondence management featuring certified electronic signatures, and the handling of emergency reports from residents.

Villagers can access SIPGAM through both websites and smartphone applications to utilise its features.

“There are many features available, and most importantly, the government service features; for example, for correspondence and data collection, we can monitor the health status of residents, identify the most common illnesses, the number of households, the number of buildings, and so on. All that data is gathered into one integrated information system,” Nezar explained.

Nezar hopes that the presence of the Global Skills Initiative for Indonesia (GSIH) can help enhance the capabilities of young talent and provide them with access to the digital technology industry.

“We will improve their skills, open their access to technology industry networks, and provide coaching for growing startups, so that we can form a digital ecosystem within the city. We hope this formed ecosystem will also drive digital economic growth in the future,” he explained.