2.6. 2.7. 2.8. Coordination with relevant stakeholders for interoperability to enable any-to-any settlement amongst various existing mobile banking systems specifically with respect to Pakistan’s e-Payment Gateway. Establish ‘Telecenters’ across Pakistan to encourage the usage of digital services, promote innovation and help bridge the digital divide. Facilitate IT related innovation through developing smart cities and help solve local problems through use of Technology. 3. Human Resource Development, Entrepreneurship, R&I and Freelancing in IT 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. 3.8. 3.9. Utilize the power of IT to enhance the outreach and quality of education, at all levels, across the country through HRD programs to enhance requisite digital skill set of individuals that are of relevance and value to the IT industry. Initiate programs to train young graduates, freelancers and professionals on market intensive skills through both class room and virtual training sessions. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including International Universities, to advance elearning for the educational and other strategic sectors to improve our knowledge economy. Bridge the gap between Industry and Academia through a ‘Structured Gap Analysis’ program by engaging with key stakeholders. Periodic advisories to be issued to all respective stakeholders for implementation with set timelines. Design and develop customized programs with a special focus on Girls and Women. This should aim to ensure socio-economic uplift of a significant percentage of our demographics particularly in rural and underserved areas of Pakistan, giving them with a stronger voice in their communities and local government, the national and international level. Work with industry stakeholders to ensure the provision of equal opportunities of employment for women and girls in the field of IT and to put in place employment policies that encourage their effective participation by removing barriers that hinder career development. In alignment with industry demands, execute internship program to make young IT graduates market ready on cutting edge technologies and to enhance the employability of our youth and their development in latest IT trends such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Robotics , Fintech, Cyber Security, Big data, Entrepreneurship etc. Regular review and assessment of supply-demand equilibrium through market studies to make planning & execution more effective. Support Startups and MSME sector through IT skills training & usage, sponsorships, national level competitions, certifications, facilitation for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), equity sale and connecting these startups with relevant funding organizations. Advance entrepreneurship and Research and Innovation (R&I) by implementing a paradigm shift towards the strategic exploitation of traditional as well as emerging Digital Pakistan Policy Page 9