Page 66 - SAMENA Trends - July-September 2024

REGIONAL & MEMBERS UPDATES SAMENA TRENDS

PTA Launches Training Program to Enhance Child Online Protection

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority tools to help parents effectively manage their platforms. Addressing the training
(PTA) launched a four-day 'Training of their children's safe digital activities. This session, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar,
Trainers' (ToT) program for officers training was conducted as part of an Member Compliance & Enforcement PTA,
from PTA, UNICEF, Telenor Pakistan, the ongoing series of a 10-day training program emphasized the importance of collective
National Commission on the Rights of for 15 master trainers, who will train 210 efforts to protect children in the digital
Child (NCRC), and the NCERT. This initiative facilitators to educate students, parents, space. He reaffirmed PTA’s commitment
is part of a Memorandum of Understanding and teachers, promoting digital literacy and to providing parents and educators with
(MoU) signed with UNICEF Pakistan online safety. The training covered critical the necessary tools to ensure children's
and reflects PTA's commitment to Child topics such as online safety, Dark Web online safety and promote responsible use
Online Protection. The program aims to threats, and responsible internet usage. of the internet. Member C&E PTA, UNICEF,
raise awareness about the online risks Experts from TikTok and Tencent shared and Telenor representatives also awarded
children face and equip officers with the insights into safety tools and practices on certificates to the participants.

Jordan Launches National Blockchain Technology Network

The Ministry of Digital Economy and partnership with local blockchain company Digital Transformation Strategy (2021-
Entrepreneurship in Jordan has launched a Blockexe to launch a national blockchain 2025), which focuses on strengthening the
national blockchain technology network in technology network called Modee Dlt. This country’s digital infrastructure. Under
partnership with Jordanian blockchain protocol aims to enhance trust and Jordan’s ambitious strategy, innovation, as
company Blockexe. The implementation of transparency in government services. The well as private and public sector
blockchain technology in Jordan’s blockchain network has been integrated partnerships, are seen as key enablers;
government sector aligns with the with the Jordanian government portal, hence, they are encouraged. Investments in
Jordanian Digital Transformation Strategy allowing for decentralized and verifiable critical information technology
(2021-2025). On July 17, the Jordanian digital records of all Sanad transactions. infrastructure, including broadband
Ministry of Digital Economy and According to a report, this implementation expansion and 5G deployment, are similarly
Entrepreneurship announced its aligns with the Middle Eastern nation’s viewed as important enablers. When
achieved, these and five other enablers
help Jordan improve the quality of life for
its citizens. Meanwhile, the Ministry
emphasized that utilizing the blockchain
network across various government
sectors will create a reliable digital
environment, supporting the Kingdom’s
broader goals of achieving a robust and
trustworthy digital economy. In addition to
enhancing trust in government, this
initiative aims to streamline the integration
of e-government services, making them
more transparent, efficient, and competitive
both locally and internationally.
66 JULY-SEPTEMBER 2024