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Davos: Modern challenges require the cooperation of everyone, not just governments
Minister for Digital Transformation Dr. Emilija Stojmenova Duh presented the directions of Slovenia in the adoption of legislation and the search for synergies with the economy.
Partnerships and cooperation in the digital society
According to her, the challenges of our time are so demanding that not only governments or state institutions can answer them, but and demand the cooperation of all actors in society. Through regulatory measures and investments in innovation and personnel, governments can encourage companies to achieve sustainable progress for all and to find effective solutions for the benefit of society as a whole, as well as in the synergies of strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors.
Therefore, when regulating the use of artificial intelligence, Slovenia strives for an understandable, clear and stable and especially predictable and therefore easier to implement regulation, where companies will easily recognize opportunities and obligations and will be able to follow the rapid development of digital technologies. She particularly drew attention to investments in educational programs and training, where employees can be equipped with the skills that are absolutely necessary in the digital age.
Regarding the necessary cooperation, the World Economic Forum also provides a unique platform not only for the exchange of best practices between countries, but as well as for connecting private companies and civil society in accepting joint commitments in the adoption of technologies that serve humanity.
The importance of trust and inclusion
According to Minister Stojmenova Duh, the government can encourage investments in infrastructure with various measures, such as incentive programs, tax breaks, grants, public-private partnerships, digital assistance. rural areas, increasing digital literacy among vulnerable population groups, connecting at the global level in the development of artificial intelligence. However, real digital transformation does not always start with the trust of citizens and companies in modern technologies, because trained and motivated citizens, according to the minister, are the key. to better and innovative solutions, and the digital transition is successful when all residents are equally included in it and no one is neglected.
The recording of the panel is available in its entirety on the website of the World Economic Forum.
Jobs of the future
The meeting in Davos started on Monday, January 15, and the minister joined the forum on Wednesday, January 17, with a discussion on training and retraining for the jobs of the future.
In Slovenia, we work a lot on digital training for all target groups. It is important that public servants understand that when preparing new measures and services, it is necessary to ensure that citizens have the appropriate digital skills to be able to use these services, said Minister Stojmenova Duh. It takes quite a long time before a new program in the field of digital technologies starts to be implemented at the faculty, even up to 5 years. That is why it is important to have shorter retraining programs for citizens, and the state administration, companies and the scientific and research sphere must participate in their design, said Minister Stojmenova Duh.
According to her assurances, in Slovenia, we work with young people in the long term and provide skills that will help them to integrate into the labor market more easily. , for which they will need new skills. We provide the elderly with a range of skills that help them successfully use digital services in the public and private sector.
The central topic of the informal meeting of the world's economic leaders (IGWEL) was the discussion on how to intelligently regulate artificial intelligence, so that it does not hinder development and innovation, nor does it threaten human rights and fundamental freedoms.
When artificial intelligence meets education
Digital technologies and artificial intelligence will not only change the working environment, but alsoÄ also our daily activities, warned Minister Stojmenova Duh on Thursday, January 18, in a discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in education. Therefore, it is necessary to provide digital skills to the entire population. Slovenia's goals by 2030 are at least 80 percent of adults equipped with basic digital skills (currently 55 percent), a 30 percent increase in the number of candidates for STEM university programs, a 25 percent share of women in STEM professions ( currently 17 percent) and a 10 percent share of ICT experts among employees (currently 4.8 percent).
The recording of the panel is available in its entirety on the website of the World Economic Forum.
Artificial intelligence and quantum technologies
In order to protect its strategic interests, autonomy and security and to avoid strategic dependence on external sources, the EU must establish its own capacities for research and development of quantum technologies and the production of devices and systems based on them. Minister Stojmenova Duh emphasized during the discussion on quantum technologies and cyber security.
Quantum technologies are becoming areas of global strategic importance and are bringing about significant changes in various sectors, including computing, secure communications, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, security and space, and represent breakthroughs in the field. processing, storage and exchange of data. The enormous potential of quantum technologies also means that they represent an increasingly competitive field on a global level. In the European Union, however, innovators and industry do not yet fully utilize the potential to the same extent as in other regions of the world that invest heavily in them.
The recording of the panel is available in its entirety on the website of the World Economic Forum.
