[Virtual Presenter] Merged Areas Digital Connect: Project Brief Project Overview: The Merged Areas Digital Connect initiative by KPITB aims to empower youth from the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with digital skills, fostering sustainable development and socio-economic growth. Key Features: Skills Training: Training 7,250 individuals in employable digital skills across various domains. Co-working Spaces: Establishment of facilities to support freelancers and ICT communities. Learning Management System (LMS): A dedicated web portal to facilitate training and mentorship. Sustainability Model: Free training transitioning to cost-subsidized and paid models. Impact: The project integrates youth into the digital economy, creating employment opportunities, enhancing innovation, and promoting industry linkages in previously underserved regions..