The Minister of Commerce and Industries (MICI), Federico Alfaro Boyd, met with representatives of the technology company, Meta, within the framework of the IX Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, United States, to discuss programs of training in digital skills for young Panamanians.-
After the successful meeting held with the head of Commerce and Industries, Federico Alfaro Boyd, Meta announced this free training in digital skills for some 20,000 young people, entrepreneurs, and owners of small and medium-sized companies in Panama, in the next three years.
The courses range from digital literacy to the use of digital marketing resources to boost small businesses and the creation of Augmented Reality effects, which consist of computer filters applied to real-world images.
“This meeting with Meta is the beginning of a strategic and important relationship since Panama has the capacity to be a powerhouse in the digital economy”, highlighted Alfaro Boyd.
“Technology opens up exciting new opportunities for developers and entrepreneurs. Meta wants to support the development of digital skills in Panama, with the aim of promoting economic opportunities in the country”, said Iñigo Fernández, Director of Public Policies of Meta for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The meeting in Los Angeles was also attended by the former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Ramón Martínez de la Guardia, and the Vice President of Public Policies of Meta for Latin America, Pedro Less.