Digital and AI Training for Political Appointees Launched Under Maldives Government's Digital for All Campaign

A new training program on digital and artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched under the Maldives government's 'Digital for All' campaign, targeting individuals holding political positions. The initiative, conducted by MINDCo's Future Institute with the support of the President's Office, aims to modernize state governance and prepare institutions for technological changes, in line with the Digitalization Policy Maldives 2.0 Roadmap. The first batch of training for appointed officials concluded at the President's Office, with the second batch scheduled for the 8th and 9th of this month at the Jalsa Mahal of the Islamic Center. To date, more than 130 individuals in political positions have participated. The program focuses on practical digital and AI skills, including using AI tools, responsible AI use, critically evaluating AI-generated information, and verifying data accuracy. The Digital for All campaign, which began on September 15, 2024, has expanded to eight state institutions and has trained over 600 state employees, including staff from the Attorney General's Office, the Ministry of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology, and Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). The campaign is implemented by MINDCo's Future Institute under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Ministry of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology.