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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) Launches Its First Govt Innovation Lab
Daniyal Sohail Published May 24, 2018 | 01:17 PM
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) on Thursday formally launched its first government Innovation Lab in Peshawar under the umbrella of project 'Durshal'.
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th May, 2018 ) :Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) on Thursday formally launched its first government Innovation Lab in Peshawar under the umbrella of project 'Durshal'.
According to a press release, 'Durshal' is envisaged to anchor KP's digital transformation by establishing a network of community spaces across the province with the goal to advance successful development of emerging businesses, digital governance and civic engagement in ICT sector and to contribute to the overall growth of the economy.
Present on the occasion was the Senior Minister for Health & Information Technology, Shahram Khan Tarakai along with other dignitaries The aim of this project is to focus on two of the main pillars of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's DigitalStrategy; i.e.
Digital Governance and Digital Economy. Durshal Government Innovation Lab is home to KPITB's Civic Innovation Fellowship program. Civic Innovation Fellowship is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board (KPITB), Code for Pakistan (CfP) and the World Bank Group's collaborative initiative that aims to bring technological revolution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by connecting the government departments with tech entrepreneurs to anchor KP's digital transformation.
Each year the Civic Innovation Fellowship program will bring together local techies, designers and developers for a period of 6-months to come up with solutions to improve service delivery at government departments.
KPITB also plans to leverage Durshal Government Innovation Lab at Peshawar to incubate potential startups. Incubatedstartups will be taken on board for a period of 6 months and will undergo an intensive training program under the mentorship of leading mentors in the tech industry.
Senior Minister for Health & IT, Mr. Shahram Khan Tarakai expressed his views on the occasion and stated that "KP IT Board's Durshal initiative is the much-needed step towards ensuring the province's digital transformation.
The provincial government is continuously pursuing its vision by investing inthe youth of the province which will trigger the economic growth of the province. I am really excited for this project as it would not only contribute to the Digital Economy but also provide a better solution in terms of Digital Governance." Durshal Government Innovation Lab is set to open its door to its first batch of Civic fellows and startups soon.
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