- 30/04/2025
- Category: Press Release
Yogyakarta, 23 April 2025 – The initiative by Center for Digital Society (CfDS) UGM, in collaboration with Google Indonesia and KORIKA (Collaborative Research and Industry Innovation in Artificial Intelligence), to enhance AI literacy and policy capacity among policymakers has earned a nomination in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) under the ‘Enabling Environment’ category. The WSIS Prizes are annual awards presented by the UN’ International Telecommunication Union (ITU), recognizing innovative programs around the world that leverage information and communication technologies to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
With the rapid advancement of AI, a deep understanding of its foundations and implementation has become increasingly important, especially in the realm of public policy. The AI Policy & Skilling Lab was established to address this, aiming to strengthen the capacity of government institutions and policymakers in understanding and implementing AI in an inclusive and responsible manner.
Launched in December 2023, the program has conducted four training sessions involving over 400 participants from 35 ministries and state institutions. The program adopts an informative and deliberative multi-stakeholder approach and is designed to equip participants with analytical skills through methods such as pre-tests, AI 101 classes, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and post-tests. The training focuses on four key areas: Cybersecurity, Education, Disaster Mitigation, and Economic Opportunities.
Executive Secretary of CfDS UGM, Syaifa Tania, stated that the complexity of AI as a disruptive technology demands policies that balance innovation with risk mitigation. “This program is a manifestation of our commitment to promoting responsible AI utilization and supporting positive transformation in Indonesia.”
Head of KORIKA, Prof. Hammam Riza, added that the training is expected to enhance the quality of public services through the application of AI by civil servants. Meanwhile, Putri Alam, Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy at Google Indonesia, highlighted that the program has also been replicated in other countries in Southeast Asia as part of the regional effort to build an inclusive and ethical AI ecosystem.
The AI Policy & Skilling Lab by CfDS UGM represents Indonesia alongside 11 other programs, having been selected from over 1,000 global initiatives. Public voting to determine the winner or champion will be open until May 1, 2025, at 04:00 AM WIB. Support from all parties during the voting process is key to ensuring the success of Indonesia’s flagship programs on the global stage.
Support CfDS in Becoming a Champion at the WSIS Prizes 2025!
Here are the steps to vote for CfDS in the WSIS Prizes 2025:
- Visit https://s.id/wsis2025, then click the “VOTE” button.
- If you already have an account, log in using your email address and password.
- If you don’t have an account, select “Register as a new user” and fill in the required information. Once registration is complete, a confirmation email will be sent. Open the email and click the “Confirm Registration” link, then log in using your newly created email and password
- After logging in, select the “Prizes” menu, then click “Vote” to start voting.
- There are 18 nomination categories, and AI Policy & Skilling Lab by CfDS UGM is listed under Category 6 – AL C6.
- Please make sure to vote for one nominee in each category for your vote to be considered valid (Voting Complete).
- In each category, you are encouraged to vote for nominations from Indonesia. If there is no Indonesian nominee in a particular category, you may choose another project that you find relevant and worthy of support.
- Voting Deadline: May 1, 2025, at 04:00 AM (WIB/GMT+7).
Here is the list of nominees from Indonesia:
| Kategori | Nominator |
| Category 1 — AL C1 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 2 — AL C2 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 3 — AL C3 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 4 — AL C4 | Please choose one: |
| Action for Former Migrant Workers and Indonesia’s Digital Economy Inclusion — ICT Watch | |
| National Digital Literacy Program, Initiative Collaboration of Multistakeholders and Government — KOMDIGI | |
| Category 5 — AL C5 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 6 — AL C6 | AI Policy & Skilling Lab (CfDS) |
| Category 7 — AL C7 | Digdaya Persuratan – Digital Document Management System for Organizational Correspondence — PBNU |
| Category 8 — AL C8 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 9 — AL C9 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 10 — AL C10 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 11 — AL C11 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 12 — AL C12 | Please choose one: |
| K-trash: Digital Waste Management Cooperative for a Sustainable Indonesia – Kelompok Sadar Wisata Setopuro — Pokdarwis Setopuro) | |
| Kampung Elektronik Pintar Kepuh (Kepuh Smart Electronics Village) — Desa Kepuh | |
| Category 13 — AL C13 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 14 — AL C14 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
| Category 15 — AL C15 | Please choose one: |
| INTERNET SAMBUNG DESA | |
| Empowering Rural Communities through Digital Literacy — Relawan TIK | |
| Empowering Youth Through Digital Innovation: Enhancing Capacity, Opportunities, and Participation in Civic Life — BASAibu | |
| Pundensari Education Culture Electronic Learning Madiun — Open Madiun Communicate (OMC) | |
| Category 16 — AL C16 | Please choose one: |
| ASEAN Guideline on Management of Government Information in Combating Fake News and Disinformation in The Media — KOMDIGI | |
| MadiunMembaca My ID: A New Way for Community Libraries to Connect Books with Fellow Readers — Open Madiun Communicate (OMC) | |
| Category 17 — AL C17 | Jakarta Lawan Hoaks — Diskominfotik Prov. Jakarta |
| Category 18 — AL C18 | No nominees from Indonesia. Please choose the most interesting one. |
***
About Center for Digital Society (CfDS)
Center for Digital Society (CfDS) is a research center under the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada, established in 2015. CfDS focuses its studies on issues related to technological development, digitization, and the digital society, including digital business and lifestyle. Through various research initiatives and public discussion events, CfDS plays a role in educating the public about the impact of technology on various aspects of life.
For more information, please contact:
Masgustian
Manager of Partnership and Internal Affairs
Center for Digital Society UGM
+62 857-9931-2383 (WhatsApp) or cfds.fisipol@ugm.ac.id
