~ The partnership aims at skilling 1 million Indonesian professionals and 100,000 entrepreneurs ~
New Delhi, January 30, 2025 – In a move to advance Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045, FUNDACIÓN WADHWANI y Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was signed at the prestigious Indonesia-India CEO Forum, co-hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Kadin Indonesia, during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s state visit to India for the 76th Republic Day celebrations.
This transformative three-year partnership, valued at IDR 3.5 trillion (INR ~18,550 crore), is set to equip one million Indonesian digital talents with cutting-edge digital and entrepreneurial skills while fostering 100,000 future-ready entrepreneurs. This initiative aligns seamlessly with Indonesia’s mission to become a developed nation by its centennial in 2045.
Central to this collaboration are Wadhwani Foundation’s AI-powered skilling platforms, which will roll out two flagship programs:
- ‘Job Ready’ Program: Focused on enhancing employability by providing soft skills training tailored to meet the demands of the modern digital talent.
- ‘Ignite’ Program: Designed to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, empowering participants to become the next generation of business leaders driving Indonesia’s innovation economy.
Ajay Kela, President & CEO of Wadhwani Foundation, highlighted the significance of this collaboration, stating: “This collaboration underscores our commitment to driving growth in emerging economies and creating quality jobs for youth. With its vibrant and growing young population, Indonesia is a key focus for us. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, sharing our vision for empowering youth, is the ideal partner to amplify our impact. Their local expertise and extensive network perfectly complement Wadhwani Foundation’s AI-powered platforms, which equip entrepreneurs and jobseekers with the skills needed to excel in the global economy.”
Vikram Sinha, President Director & CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, shared his vision, said, “As the world undergoes a digital transformation, our priority is to prepare the next generation of leaders with the skills and resources they need to thrive. This partnership with Wadhwani Foundation brings together their global expertise in AI-enabled skilling and Indosat’s unparalleled reach and local knowledge. Together, we are paving the way for an interconnected world where every individual can access equal opportunities to succeed. This collaboration aligns with Indosat’s larger purpose of empowering Indonesia.”
Esta colaboración pionera tiene como objetivo mejorar significativamente las capacidades de la mano de obra de Indonesia, impulsar el crecimiento económico sostenible y profundizar en la asociación estratégica entre Indonesia y la India. Al empoderar a los jóvenes y a los emprendedores, esta iniciativa refuerza la visión compartida de un futuro próspero e interconectado.
Acerca de la Fundación Wadhwani
Wadhwani Foundation es una organización tecnológica de alto crecimiento dedicada al bien social. Es una organización mundial sin ánimo de lucro cuya misión principal es acelerar el desarrollo económico impulsando la creación de empleo a través de iniciativas a gran escala en capacitación, emprendimiento, transformación digital del gobierno e innovación e investigación. Fundada por el Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, empresario de Silicon Valley, la Fundación está ampliando su impacto en múltiples países de Asia, África y América Latina. A través de programas innovadores que aprovechan la última tecnología y redes globales expansivas, democratiza el acceso a los recursos de clase mundial necesarios para mejorar los medios de subsistencia y cambiar vidas. www.wadhwanifoundation.org
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About Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat, IDX: ISAT) has the vision to become the most preferred digital telecommunications company in Indonesia. Together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, Indosat provides cellular services, ICT solutions, data centers, Fiber to the Home (FTTH), electronic payment services, financial services, and other digital services. Indosat has a larger purpose of empowering Indonesia, and with the spirit of Gotong Royong, Indosat wants to be the main collaborator in realizing it and creating meaningful change.
For further information, please contact:
Steve Saerang, SVP – Head of Corporate Communications