Bangkok, Thailand, August 2026 — The Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD) and ICDL Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance a Digital Lifelong Learning Innovation Ecosystem, combining OKMD’s nationwide learning networks and knowledge platforms with ICDL’s expertise in digital skills development and competency assessment.
The three-year partnership aims to expand accessible opportunities for Thai people of all ages to develop digital and AI competencies aligned with international standards. By supporting lifelong learning, upskilling, and reskilling, the initiative seeks to strengthen digital readiness, reduce the digital divide, and prepare Thailand’s workforce and communities for an increasingly digital and AI-driven society.
The collaboration will focus on strengthening Digital Literacy and AI Literacy through ICDL-standard curricula and competency assessments, alongside the development of digital learning content for OKMD’s platforms. The initiative will serve a broad range of learners, including children and young people, older adults, micro-entrepreneurs, workers, and members of the wider public.
A key component of the partnership will be the development of OKMD’s creative spaces and learning centres—including TK Park, Museum Siam, and regional learning centres—as digital learning hubs connected to international standards. These centres will support the development of Learning Cities in line with the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) framework, while promoting digital citizenship and lifelong learning within local communities.
The partnership will also support the development of creative digital learning centres for children and young people outside the formal education system. Through access to internationally certified digital skills, learners will be supported in building pathways towards further education, employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable income opportunities.
ICDL Thailand will contribute its digital competency curricula, technology, assessment systems, and teacher and personnel development programmes to support implementation. The partnership will also explore the development of a national digital skills database and the Thailand Digital Skills Report, providing evidence-based insights to inform policymaking and workforce development strategies.
Beyond local implementation, the collaboration will create opportunities to connect OKMD’s learning centres and programmes with ICDL’s international network. ICDL Thailand will support the international certification of selected OKMD learning centres and programmes, while the ICDL Digital Challenge will provide opportunities for talented Thai young people to demonstrate their digital capabilities on an international stage.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to building a more inclusive and digitally capable society in Thailand, while strengthening the country’s position in lifelong learning and digital skills development. By connecting national learning infrastructure with internationally benchmarked digital competency development, the initiative creates a foundation for expanding digital learning opportunities across communities and generations.
ICDL Asia will continue to support its partners in strengthening digital competencies, expanding access to lifelong learning, and advancing digital and AI skills development across the region, contributing to the development of inclusive and future-ready digital societies.