International Digital Economy Governance and Leadership Capacity-Building Program
Building practical competencies in cross-border digital policy-making and execution, bridge the gap between public governance and private innovation and cultivating core digital talent with global industry foresight.
About the Program
Against the backdrop of the rapid development of the global digital economy, the challenges faced by emerging market countries such as outdated infrastructure and inadequate policy frameworks are becoming increasingly prominent. "The International Digital Economy Talent Training Program" (hereinafter referred to as the "Program") is jointly launched by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Global Digital Economy Cities Alliance (DEC40), and is fully designed and implemented by UNITAR affiliated Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center(GSLDC).
The program aims to provide digital economy policy and governance capacity building for government officials (division level and above) and enterprise executives (CTO/CEO) through a blended learning approach of online theoretical courses, onsite workshops, and practical projects, promoting cross-border cooperation and narrowing the digital divide.
Curriculum Architecture and Learning Modules
Dual-Track Structure
- Public Sector Track
- Private Sector Track
Teaching Format
- Hybrid (Online + Offline workshops)
- Case-based learning & Simulation labs & Global faculty
Module Examples
- Public Sector Track: Cross-border data governance & multilateral digital frameworks
- Public Sector Track: Smart city policy planning & regulatory sandbox mechanisms
- Private Sector Track: Digital trade, e-commerce and platform strategies
- Private Sector Track: AI policy, compliance and ethics-driven innovation
Objectives and Target Participants
Core Objectives
- Build practical competencies in cross-border digital policy-making and execution
- Bridge the gap between public governance and private innovation
- Cultivate digital talent with global industry foresight
Target Participants
- Senior officials from digital economy ministries
- Policy advisors and regulators
- Executives from tech companies and innovation hubs
- International NGO officers and digital governance scholars
Recruitment and Selection Mechanism
Recruitment Channels
Open application for digital policy leaders and industry innovators
Screening Criteria
- Experience in digital governance or strategic technology
- Regional diversity and cross-sectoral representation
- Commitment to post-program collaboration and knowledge transfer