KPITB | Projects

KP GOES DIGITAL

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is undergoing a digital transformation, with rapidly expanding mobile and internet connections. This has the potential to significantly drive growth, expand job opportunities, and improve service delivery. Supporting this digital transformation is Digital KP, a provincial strategy focused on supporting regulations, institutions and capabilities. The strategy is organized around four pillars: Digital Access, Digital Governance, Digital Economy and Digital Skills.

Digital Governance

Digital Skills

Digital Economy

Digital Access

Women Civic Digital Internship Program

The Women Civic Digital Internship Program, an initiative by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) in collaboration with Code for Pakistan, empowers women to excel in technology. By equipping them with cutting-edge skills, the program bridges the gender gap in tech and contributes to Pakistan's growing digital ecosystem.

This program offers training in web development, data science, machine learning, software quality assurance, graphic designing, and app development. Out of 50 selected participants, 47 successfully completed the program, gaining practical knowledge from industry experts. Nearly 40% of these participants secured employment post-internship, with an average monthly income of 36,250 PKR.

By combining the resources and expertise of KPITB and Code for Pakistan, this initiative delivers transformative results, preparing women for meaningful careers in technology.

DIGITAL JOBS

In collaboration with UNDP in 2018 KPITBoard initiated a series of Advanced Digital Skills trainings for the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Under the program a total of 1200 youth were trained in skills like cloud computing and big data analytics. The program had concluded and a total of 500+ in phase I whereas 2500 in phase 2 students were trained. The training duration was for two months and the students were provided certificates at the end of the courses

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Women Empowerment through Digital Skills" is a key component of KPITB’s Digital Jobs initiative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Funded by the Multi-Donor Trust Fund and administered by The World Bank, this project is executed by DEMO and TechValley Pakistan. Its core aim is to train 3000 young women in digital skills, enhancing their contribution to the digital economy of the province and the larger digital ecosystem of Pakistan.

EMPLOYABLE DIGITAL SKILLS

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information & Technology Board (KPITB), in partnership with DEMO, DataPoint, and Tech Valley, is executing the “Employable Digital Skills for the Youth of Newly Merged Areas” project. This initiative falls under the KP Youth Employment Program (KPYEP) and targets training 840 youth across the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in employable digital skills, integrating them into the digital economy.

SHE MEANS BUSINESS

The 'SheMeansBusiness' program, a collaborative initiative between KPITB and Facebook (Meta), is designed to empower female entrepreneurship in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The program aims to equip 2500 women with vital skills in digital marketing and financial management, essential for flourishing in the digital business landscape.

KHUDDAR PROGRAM

The first digital skills program launched for Persons’ with Disabilities (PWDs) in line with the equitable digital inclusion objective of KPITB that has been concluded successfully.The initiative provides (Persons With Disabilities) (PWDs) from the province to undergo through a two-month long robust and tailored curriculum, to learn in demand skills based on market needs.

The Skills imparted to PWDs includes

Graphics Design, Web Development,
Digital Marketing, and
Screen Reading Software

EMPLOYABLE SKILLS FOR WOMEN

KPIT Board under its flagship program, KP Youth Employment Program, started an initiative named “Women Empowerment through Digital Skills,” which aimed to ensure women’s inclusion in the digital economy. The project was supported by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board, funded by Multi-Donor Trust Fund and The World Bank.

UDACITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The first of its kind scholarship program launched for the first time in South Asia in collaboration with Udacity aimed at imparting the youth hands on advanced digital skills.Nano Degrees are a copy right of Udacity. Inc. It is efficient and impact driven digital skills program to achieve positive career outcomes with a focus on demand to meet the needs of employers.

Government Innovation Lab: Transforming Civic Challenges into Digital Solutions

The Government Innovation Lab (GIL) s a prestigious six-month fellowship program organized by Durshal in collaboration with Code for Pakistan (CFP), a renowned Civic Tech NGO. This initiative combines technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to civic betterment to address pressing government challenges. Participants undergo rigorous selection and training processes before collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams to develop digital solutions for real-world problems identified by government departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

Since 2014, GIL has delivered 45 impactful digital solutions, 27 of which are actively used by citizens and public servants. The program equips fellows with advanced technical training, professional networking opportunities, and hands-on experience, ensuring their solutions are both practical and scalable. With a 100% employability rate among 126 fellows, GIL has established itself as a transformative platform for fostering innovation, driving career growth, and enhancing civic engagement.

KP Digital Internship

KP DIGITAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM is KPITB’s flagship project that provides an opportunity to 150 students graduating from KP universities each year to secure jobs by learning the required skill sets that are sought by employers. The program offers CS and ICT graduates to develop into professionally experienced candidates who allure the employer with their skill sets, capabilities, and experiences and they are expected to bring returns on investments and add value to organizations. This program is also aimed at the provision of human resource support to the companies located in KP it parks for their business operations and sustainability. The duration of each batch of internships is 6 months.

Early Age Programming

KPITB in collaboration with the Elementary & Secondary Education department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launched the Early Age Programming project in 2017. The project has produced remarkable results and the computer literacy and digital skill level of the marginalized students of government schools have improved significantly. The curriculum developed for the Early Age Programming initiative is by far the most advanced in the country, leaving behind the curriculum offered by most of the renowned private schools. It is pertinent to mention that the Early Age Programming initiative falls under the Digital Skills pillar of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Digital Strategy. The initiative is well in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and promises to contribute towards the economic uplifting of the country as well as reducing inequalities and improving the quality of education.

Moreover, The flagship early age programming project has been rolled out in more than 900 schools in settled districts while it has been offered in 11 schools in merged districts also which will be scaled up to 90 schools in merged districts.

Digital Freelancers Awards

Under this project, KPITBoard arranges capacity building programs for the freelancers in order to improve their communication skills and profile on freelancing platform. The project also helps in getting a representative estimate of the freelancing industry in which significant statistics is collected of Freelancers trained in our program (the Youth Employment Program). The Digital freelancer’s award is organized every year during Digital Youth Summit in which Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board KPITB awards successful Digital Freelancers for their remarkable performance in freelancing.

KP Youth Employment Program (YEP)

KP Youth Employment Program aims to empower 40,000 un and under employed youth in the province by providing a range of basic, intermediate and advance level skills in IT and linking them with employment opportunities. This will create a larger base of IT workers in the province, who can be tapped as the market develops. The program aims to reduce the industry academia skills gap by providing short courses that enhance employability in a changing economy.

Employable Digital Skills for Youth of Merged Districts

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information & Technology Board (KPITB) in partnership with DEMO, DataPoint, and Tech Valley is carrying out the capacity-building project, “Employable Digital Skills for the Youth of Newly Merged Areas” to train 840 youth across the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on employable digital skills to ensure their inclusion in the digital economy under the KP Youth Employment Program (KPYEP).