ISLAMABAD, April 16 (ABC): The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH) and Huawei Technologies have launched a joint ICT academy in Islamabad to strengthen digital skills across 57 OIC member states. The initiative aims to improve access to technical training and support workforce readiness in emerging technologies.
What is the ICT academy?
The COMSTECH-Huawei ICT Academy is a training platform designed to deliver education in key digital fields. It combines virtual instruction, hands-on learning, and real-time collaboration tools.
The academy will offer OIC-COMSTECH courses and certifications in areas such as 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. These programs are aligned with international standards and draw on Huawei’s global training ecosystem.
Why does it matter?
Many countries in the OIC face a gap between available jobs in technology sectors and the skills of the workforce.OIC-COMSTECH Expanding access to structured training can help address this mismatch.
By focusing on widely used and emerging technologies, the academy aims to support digital transformation and improve economic participation. It also promotes standardized learning that can be recognized across borders.
Who is affected?
The initiative is targeted primarily at young people, students, and professionals in OIC member and observer states. Educational institutions and training centers may also benefit through collaboration and curriculum development.
Government agencies and industry stakeholders could use the academy as a resource for workforce development and capacity-building.
What has been launched?
The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad. Officials also inaugurated the physical and digital infrastructure of the academy at the same venue.
The facility includes systems for online learning, remote access, and interactive training environments. These features are intended to enable participation from multiple countries without requiring physical presence.
What happens next?
The academy is expected to roll out training programs and certification tracks in phases. It will also connect learners to existing initiatives such as Huawei’s “Seeds for the Future,” which focuses on developing digital talent.
Officials have indicated that the platform will serve as a regional hub for collaboration, with participation from international organizations and representatives of multiple countries.
