Jakarta, INTI – The Indonesian government, in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched an ambitious program to train 10 million coders over the next three years. This initiative aims to address the challenges of national digital transformation and ensure that Indonesia’s youth are not only technology users but also creators of digital solutions. The launch event took place on Monday, September 15, 2025, highlighting the importance of strengthening digital capacity and coding literacy among young Indonesians. The program is designed as a strategic step to accelerate innovation, create global career opportunities, and prepare high-quality digital human resources in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
10 Million Coder Program as a Step Toward Digital Transformation
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria explained that this initiative is part of the strong Indonesia – UAE partnership in the digital sector. “Today we are launching a collaboration to strengthen digital talent capacity, particularly a digital literacy program to train 10 million coders for Indonesia’s youth. This will be implemented over the next three years,” he said. The program focuses on coding education, application development, and digital certification, preparing young Indonesians to become developers of new technologies, including in AI.
Inspired by UAE’s Digital Success
The partnership also includes experience exchange in digital public service transformation. Nezar Patria cited the UAE’s success in accelerating digital transformation significantly over the past decade. From the UAE side, Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Competitiveness, and Knowledge Exchange, described this program as the largest initiative the UAE has ever launched globally. “The 10 Million Coder Program will provide extensive opportunities for Indonesia’s youth to develop applications, pursue careers in the digital sector, and compete globally,” Lootah stated.
Benefits and Impact for Young People
The program equips Indonesian youth with full control over their digital future, providing them with relevant coding knowledge, certifications, and skills. It is expected that millions of new coders will be ready to meet both national and international digital industry demands. Nezar Patria emphasized that this collaboration not only focuses on individual skill development but also strengthens government service capacity in Indonesia and the UAE through digital innovation.
Conclusion
The launch of the 10 Million Coder Program marks a strategic step for Indonesia in strengthening young digital talent and accelerating national digital transformation. Through international collaboration with the UAE, youth gain coding skills as well as opportunities to compete in the global market. This program forms a crucial foundation for building high-quality digital human resources ready to face future technological challenges.
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