ISIF Asia Grant Success

We are happy to announce that our project, "Enhancing Digital Literacy and Security Awareness in Eastern Bhutan," has been officially approved and will be funded by the APNIC Foundation under the ISIF Asia Grants 2024! This project, in collaboration with the Government Technology (GovTech) Agency, Royal Government of Bhutan, will focus on equipping communities in Eastern Bhutan with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world safely and confidently. With a focus on digital literacy, online safety, IPv6 implementation, and network security, we aim to bridge the growing digital divide and protect against cyber threats. Key Objectives: • Conduct digital literacy workshops across six districts • Collaborate with Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) - Bhutan CIRT • Raise awareness about cybersecurity risks and best practices • Empower local mentors with network security skills We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jigme Namgyel Engineering College and the Royal University of Bhutan for their incredible support of this proposal. We are deeply grateful to the APNIC Foundation for this opportunity, and our Department of Information Technology-JNEC is committed to giving its best to ensure the successful fulfillment of this project. You can read the official announcement from the APNIC Foundation here: https://apnic.foundation/.../enhancing-digital-literacy.../ The project will be led by Younten Tshering, with Tashi Wangchuk as the co-lead. This is a fantastic opportunity for our department to contribute to digital literacy in Bhutan, and we are proud to be part of this initiative. Stay tuned for more updates as we kickstart this journey soon!