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S4IF Türkiye Country Chapter Moves into Implementation at First Advisory Board Meeting

The Skills for an Inclusive Future (S4IF) Türkiye Country Chapter convened its first Advisory Board Meeting, bringing together representatives of UNDP ICPSD, UNDP Türkiye and EBRD. The meeting marked the Country Chapter’s transition from establishment to implementation. Participants set the direction for a 12-month work programme designed to connect national priorities, employer demand and inclusive skills development.

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Frontier Tech Leaders Programme Celebrates First Machine Learning Bootcamp Graduation and AI for Sustainable Tourism Hackathon in Angola

The Frontier Tech Leaders (FTL) Programme celebrated the graduation of its first Machine Learning Bootcamp cohort in Angola, together with the completion of the AI for Sustainable Tourism Hackathon, marking an important step in strengthening digital skills for Angola’s digital transformation and sustainable tourism development. The ceremony brought together government officials, partners, and Angola’s emerging tech talent to recognize the graduates’ achievements.

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UNDP ICPSD Highlights Pathways from AI Skills to Economic Opportunity at AI for Good Global Summit 2026

The United Nations Development Programme’s Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (UNDP ICPSD) joined HP, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the World Alliance of YMCAs and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago for a luncheon session, held during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, on connecting artificial intelligence skills with employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.

S4IF Launched Community of Practice Webinar Series with its First Session: “Powering the Future: Accelerating an Inclusive Energy Transition through Green & Digital Skills”

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Istanbul International Centre for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) hosted the first webinar of the Skills for an Inclusive Future (S4IF) Network Community of Practice. The online event brought together participants to discuss inclusive skills development for the twin transition.

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Frontier Tech Leaders Programme Celebrates First Machine Learning Bootcamp Graduation and Climate Resilient Agriculture Hackathon in Myanmar

The Frontier Tech Leaders (FTL) Programme marked the successful completion of its first Machine Learning Bootcamp and the Climate Resilient Agriculture Hackathon in Myanmar.. Held at Yangon and Mandalay over a three-days course period, these two events established a hallmark for the FTL Programme.

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Frontier Tech Leaders Programme Celebrates First Machine Learning Bootcamp Graduation in Liberia

Launched in May 2025, the FTL Liberia Machine Learning Bootcamp aimed to equip young Liberians with practical machine learning, data science, and leadership skills to address development challenges. The programme received 387 applications, demonstrating strong interest in advanced digital skills. After a rigorous selection process and an intensive three-month training, 41 participants successfully completed the bootcamp.

UNDP ICPSD, EBRD, and Enerjisa Enerji Launched A Joint Initiative to Advance Green and Digital Skills in Türkiye’s Energy Sector

Titled “The Green and Digital Skills Development in Türkiye’s Energy Sector Joint Initiative”, it aims to accelerate Türkiye’s twin transition—green and digital—by equipping the energy sector workforce with future-ready skills. The initiative also represents the first private sector implementation of the S4IF Network in Türkiye's energy sector.

ICPSD Hosts Ethiopia’s MinT Delegation for AI Training and South–South Collaboration

On the 2nd of October the UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) hosted a high-level delegation from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT).The four-day programme included Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) training sessions for government officials and site visits to Türkiye’s leading technology and innovation hubs.

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UNDP's Istanbul International Centre for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) is a UNDP Global Policy Centre within the Sustainable Finance Hub. It supports governments, UNDP Country Offices and partners to unlock the private sector as a transformative force for sustainable development through research, technical assistance and multi-stakeholder partnerships across four pillars: AI, digital transformation and skills development, SDG finance and private sector development, Islamic SDG finance, and crisis and resilience.