2023-11-16 09:40:10
At the crossroads of education, technology and innovation, the closing of the Seeds for the Future program resonated like a symphony of hope and possibilities for Tunisian youth. This ceremony marked much more than an end; it signaled the beginning of an era where seeds planted today will blossom into innovative solutions tomorrow.
Seeds for the future, a global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative launched by technology giant Huawei in 2008, has laid a solid foundation for the growth of talent in the field of information and communications technology ( TIC).
The closing ceremony of this program, held Monday evening in Tunis, was an opportunity to highlight the significant impact on the educational ecosystem and international cooperation, on the one hand, and to crystallize the importance of training a generation ready to take on digital challenges, on the other hand.
A technological heritage
In a statement to the media, Adnane Ben Halima, vice president in charge of public relations for the Mediterranean region of Huawei Northern Africa, indicated that this event announces the closure of two emblematic programs, Seeds for the Future and ICT Academy.
Seeds for the Future, in its ninth edition since its launch in 2015 under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, is a program designed to select the elite of Tunisian engineering students. Although health constraints have moved introductory courses from China to Tunisia in recent years, the content of these courses remains exceptionally rich. Students were immersed in the latest technologies, such as 5G, cloud and artificial intelligence. “More than just a technological exploration, Seeds for the future also offers an introduction to business culture and Chinese culture, providing students with a comprehensive and holistic experience,” he said.
Ben Halima also emphasized that the program goes beyond the transmission of technical skills by promoting cooperation between students, teamwork, and the improvement of soft skills. Winning teams even have the opportunity to participate in international competitions, reinforcing the global nature of this innovative program.
Regarding the second part of the ceremony, it was devoted to the award ceremony of the ICT Academy program, launched in Tunisia a few years ago. The latter aims to train professors who introduce new technologies into their university courses, thus creating an ecosystem conducive to the dissemination of knowledge. The awards were given not only to students, but also to professors and university directors, highlighting the importance of collaboration in this educational ecosystem.
“ICT Academy aims to train and certify a growing number of people. To date, more than 7,000 students have been trained, and Huawei aspires to reach an impressive number of 15,000 students trained in the future,” he said, while emphasizing Huawei’s continued commitment to Tunisia, describing these initiatives as significant contributions to boosting the country’s educational ecosystem. “These programs illustrate how Huawei is promoting ethics and creating a solid foundation for Tunisia’s technological future.”
Innovative collaboration for the future of higher education
For his part, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Moncef Boukthir, expressed his gratitude to Huawei for offering enriching opportunities to engineering schools and Tunisian students, stressing that this collaboration goes beyond simple statements, constituting a concrete promise to create an environment conducive to skills development.
The minister also underlined the strategic importance of the knowledge economy in the context of profound transformations in the global economic system. He said the government places the highest priority on innovation, as reflected in the National Development Plan 2023-2025. He also praised the participants of the Seeds for the future program, highlighting their exceptional representation of Tunisian youth in the field of ICT, encouraging students to take advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity to acquire new skills.
In addition, Boukthir shared the ambitions for international cooperation in the field of higher education and scientific research, expressing satisfaction with the collaboration with China and expressing the desire to expand this cooperation through international forums and joint research projects.
The minister also underlined the importance of digital transformation in Tunisia and mentioned two structuring projects in the field of higher education and scientific research, namely the sectoral cloud and the integrated information system aimed at ensuring the storage and processing of data and improve the quality of services provided by all stakeholders in the ministry.
In conclusion, he expressed his confidence in Tunisia’s ability to become a leader in this area, highlighting the skills and resources available in the country.
Terry He applauds young engineers
Then speaking, Terry He, President of Huawei Northern Africa, extended his congratulations to the 22 students, young engineers from different universities across the country.
He underlined the inevitable shift towards digital in all aspects of daily life, while highlighting the key sectors of digitalization, such as industry 4.0, Smart Cities, etc., and noting that these areas are the key players keys to global industrial competition.
The president of Huawei Northern Africa also recalled Tunisia’s pioneering role in the field of technology, notably by launching 3D and 4D projects in the region and by introducing 4D technologies in industrial automation.
Looking to the future, he stressed the need to maintain Tunisia’s leadership in the digital sector, proposing three areas of focus: infrastructure, policy and intelligence. He added that the efforts carried out by the different parties involved in this program will contribute to strengthening Tunisia’s potential in the digital economy, thus benefiting society and its citizens.
A call for common technological advancement
For his part, the Chinese Ambassador to Tunis, Li Wan, highlighted the remarkable journey of nine years of evolution of the program in Tunisia, benefiting more than 100 Tunisian students. He also expressed his firm commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of science and technology, and stressed the importance of supporting Tunisia’s initiatives in digital technology and communication.
Li Wan highlighted China’s willingness to collaborate closely, actively encouraging all initiatives aimed at strengthening technological and scientific ties between the two nations. This cooperation, according to him, is seen as a powerful way to achieve mutual goals and catalyze development in the digital and communications fields for the benefit of both countries.
At the same time, he called on more Chinese companies to participate in this collaboration and affirmed that this collaboration will serve as a driving force for the development of digital talents, innovation and technology, thus contributing to meeting global challenges. , such as climate change and artificial intelligence governance, marking a new stage of quality development beneficial to the people of the two countries.
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