Over the course of its first two phases, the DigiSkills program has successfully delivered over 4.5 million trainings across Pakistan, empowering youth, women, and the unemployed with essential digital competencies. Now entering its third phase, DigiSkills 3.0 aims to provide an additional 3 million trainings, preparing Pakistan’s workforce for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy shaped by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Today, businesses around the world are increasingly outsourcing services like HR, marketing, and finance to a growing global freelance workforce. In this dynamic landscape, individuals who take initiative by continuously upgrading their skills and staying ahead of digital trends are well-positioned to thrive. Freelancing is no longer just an alternative; it's a career path driven by self-motivation, adaptability, and lifelong learning.
Bringing women and young girls into this digital marketplace will not only boost the size of the domestic economy, but increase competitiveness, address growing demand, and allow for more families to meet their education, health, and lifestyle needs.
Looking ahead, a digitally empowered workforce in Pakistan has the potential to accelerate the growth of e-commerce and expand access to global markets. With digital tools, everything from technical services to traditional products like leather goods and furniture can be marketed and sold internationally. As more women and young girls enter this digital space, the positive ripple effects will be felt across society enhancing economic participation, meeting growing market demands, and improving access to education, healthcare, and a better standard of living for countless families.
The program aims to increase:
- Number of individuals working as freelancers in the country
- Number of hours worked per freelancer
- Earnings per hour or per project for freelancers
- Household incomes
- Financial inclusion
- IT exports
- Number of experts in specialized skills