Komdigi and Indosat develop young Papuan digital talent through GSIH
Collaboration between the government and the business sector is needed to open more access for the young generation of Papua in developing skills in digital technology.
Jayapura (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) together with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has presented the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub (GSIH) in Jayapura City, Papua, as a space for developing the skills and digital talent of the young generation in the local area.
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Meutya Hafid, in a press release in Jayapura, said the presence of GSIH Jayapura is part of efforts to connect local digital talent with coaching, industry, academia, communities, and the technology ecosystem at the national level.
“Jayapura has an important role in developing digital talent in Papua,” she said via Zoom on Wednesday.
According to Meutya, with the potential of the young generation, academics, and communities that continue to grow, the presence of the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub in Papua is expected to connect more local talent with coaching, industry, and opportunities at the national level.
“Collaboration between the government and the business sector is needed to open more access for the young generation of Papua in developing skills in digital technology,” said Meutya.
Meanwhile, Director and Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Reski Damayanti said Indosat is committed to supporting equitable digital access so that technology can be utilised productively by the public.
“For Indosat, technology will be more beneficial when more people have the opportunity to learn and use it productively,” she said.
According to Reski, support for GSIH and the presence of the Indosat Game Center Jayapura are part of the company’s commitment to providing inclusive digital access while supporting the development of Indonesian talent, including the young generation of Papua.
“Developing digital talent in Papua needs to be carried out through collaboration involving the government, industry, communities, and various stakeholders so that the young generation does not only become technology users,” she said.
She explained that the company will continue to be committed to providing inclusive and equitable digital access in line with the vision of the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs to deliver connectivity that is Connected, Growing, and Protected.
“The presence of GSIH Jayapura is also integrated with the Indosat AI Experience Center (AIEC) Jayapura which has been operating since 20 May 2025. The facility serves as a space for the people of Papua to get to know technology, improve skills, and build networks with communities and the digital ecosystem,” said Reski.