During Phase II, an Expert Group revised the projects referring to the rules for project submission and nomination criteria. The outcome of the Expert Group's work was a list of nominated projects listed below. The Expert Group consisted of professionals working on the implementation of WSIS outcomes. The decisions of the Expert Group are final and without appeal.
All nominated projects will also be part of the WSIS Stocktaking Report.
Academy 32 is a pioneering non-profit organization and the only academy in Saudi Arabia dedicated to the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) sector. It offers specialized and advanced programs tailored to address national priorities and global tr… more »
The Digital Literacy Behind Bars project aimed to equip Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Calapan City District Jail with essential digital skills to support their successful reintegration into society. Conducted on May 23 and May 27, 2025, and s… more »
In today’s digital world, many older adults are left behind, struggling to access essential services, stay connected with loved ones, and navigate everyday technology. The HEAT (Helping the Elderly Advance in Technology) Squad is a student-led initiative… more »
Build-A-Thon is a national technology education and innovation programme by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, designed to equip Nigerian students aged 10–18 with practical digital skills. It responds to the need for … more »
The Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific (BCAP) project by the APNIC Foundation focuses on strengthening digital skills and supporting a more inclusive Internet ecosystem across 30 economies in the region. It builds on the Foundation's earlier initi… more »
In the age of algorithms and ubiquitous artificial intelligence, online safety is not a choice – it is a key skill for the future. The ‘Click sensibly’ project is a series of interactive webinars for pupils in grades 1–8 of primary schools. For the Offic… more »
The CoinCeylon Blockchain Education & Innovation Program is a national initiative in Sri Lanka designed to build foundational capacity in blockchain technologies and digital governance within an emerging market context. The program combines university wo… more »
The DTC Philippines initiative represents a transformative integration of physical infrastructure, digital innovation, and human capital designed to cultivate regional talent. By establishing Barangay Baganihan—a Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged… more »
As 73% of Egyptian organizations surveyed by the World Economic Forum fear labor skills gap may hinder their future performance, the DT4SDE, launched in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), offers comprehensive upskilling pro… more »
The Philippine Statistic Authority in 2023 reported that only 51.6% or 14.8 million households have internet connectivity. Among 17 regions in the Philippines, it was also reported that Zamboanga Peninsula region had the lowest proportion of households w… more »
The European Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG) helps interested students and academics, as well as people working in the private sector or in governments, to better understand the global controversy surrounding Internet governance and to ga… more »
The ICT Champions initiative is designed to cultivate a network of skilled and empowered employees who serve as advocates and facilitators of ICT solutions within the organization. Its primary objective is to provide a tailored learning experience, enabl… more »
To address uneven resource distribution and the digital divide in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), this project advances capacity building through AI integration and industry–education collaboration, positioning TVET as a driver of… more »
The National Digital Capability Ecosystem, led by the Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, transforms 23 ICT Access Centres nationwide into integrated community-based hubs for workforce development and economic inclusion. Rather… more »
The Professional Certificate in Financial & Accounting (PCFA) initiative was launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to strengthen financial capabilities across the federal government and develop a highly skilled national workforce in public financial m… more »
The Public Center for Training in Artificial Intelligence (CPFIA) is an ambitious technology training initiative in Mexico and Latin America. It has been established as a key pillar of the Mexican Government’s National Digital Transformation Initiative 2… more »
We provide basic coding and computer science training to thousands of female students 12-22 in Mexico, the United States and, other Latam countries. With our own curriculum and tools, we train female college students majoring in STEM who become mentors t… more »
The TELE Centers and Intelligent Material System (IMS) project is a school-based digital capacity-building initiative designed to strengthen inclusive education practices across Türkiye. Implemented through university–school collaboration, the project es… more »
In line with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Economic Recovery Plan and the Fiscal Balance Program of its Economic Vision 2030, and to support new graduates and job seekers in the Information Technology (IT) field, the “Technical Development Program” was launch… more »
The West Africa School of Internet Governance (WASIG) is a flagship capacity-building initiative aimed at empowering professionals, policymakers, researchers, and civil society actors with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage effectively in inter… more »
