Brunei Readies e-Government To Generate Jobs For Locals

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei is ready to exploit ICT to its optimum potentials to put in place the $1 billion e-government expected to generate job opportunities for locals.

The government is critical to the development of ICT. It has allocated $1 billion towards the implementation of the e-government project.

Deputy Minister of Education, Dato Awang Haji Suyoi disclosed this at the launch of the Seameo Voctech International Computer Driving Licence, ICDL authorised test centre.

Seameo Voctech authorised test centre, the centre will bring the international driving standard to as many individuals as possible initially to drivers in Brunei.

It will provide a mechanism whereby individuals can upgrade their skill as necessary by means of new versions of the ICDL and new products.

The ICDL programme will be the benchmark for Bruneians to measure their IT skills and with this certification, their skills will be recognised not only locally but also internationally.-- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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