Increasing access to the digital economic ecosystem for people with disabilities

Authorities will organize a series of activities to support the disabled community in accessing business skills, developing careers and creating stable livelihoods in the digital environment.

Signing of a cooperation agreement on training, job placement, and digital economy entrepreneurship for people with disabilities. Photo: Phuong Thao.

Equal opportunity to "work, be recognized, and contribute"

At the signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement to implement training, job support, and digital economy entrepreneurship programs for people with disabilities, organized by the Vietnam Youth Entrepreneurship Support Center (SYS Vietnam), the Center for E-commerce and Digital Technology Development (eComDX) – Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy ( Ministry of Industry and Trade ) and the Vietnam Association of Youth with Disabilities on the afternoon of July 10th, Mr. Nguyen Phan Huy Khoi, Director of SYS Vietnam, emphasized that people with disabilities not only need but also deserve to be given opportunities to learn, work, and live by their own abilities.

For people with disabilities, this is not only an opportunity to access knowledge but also a door to affirm their role in modern society. The digital environment, if properly guided, is where people with disabilities can learn a trade, work and be independent in their livelihoods on an equal basis.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Pham Van Thanh, President of the Vietnam Association of Young People with Disabilities, shared: “We want to contribute, to live a meaningful life. Having a profession, a livelihood, and the opportunity to be in control of our lives – that is the aspiration of millions of people with disabilities in Vietnam.”

According to statistics, there are currently over 6.2 million people with disabilities nationwide, but the majority of them have never had the opportunity to learn a trade, access technology, or receive support to start a business. Mr. Thanh believes that cooperation with SYS Vietnam and eComDX will open up new avenues of access, bringing people with disabilities closer to reality, gradually building an independent community of people with disabilities and integrating them deeply into the digital economy.

A team of experts in the fields of e-commerce, digital media and technology shared at the event. Photo: Phuong Thao

Connecting three resources: State, enterprises and social organizations

The signing ceremony marks a new development in the application of technology to support society, creating opportunities for people with disabilities - especially young people with disabilities - to access business skills, develop careers, and create stable livelihoods in the digital environment.

According to the agreement, the three entities will collaborate to organize a series of training sessions, provide learning resources, connect with the creator community, and support the development of suitable product distribution channels through digital platforms such as TikTok Shop, livestream sales, and affiliate marketing.

This cooperation agreement establishes a tripartite cooperation model: the State, businesses, and social organizations. Within this model, training courses in digital skills, e-commerce, and modern business thinking will be specifically designed to suit the accessibility and practical conditions of people with disabilities.

Mr. Bui Huy Hoang, Deputy Director of the Center for E-commerce and Digital Technology Development (eComDX), said that technology platforms, e-commerce ecosystems and training programs contribute to connecting people with disabilities with businesses and markets. The ultimate goal is not only to equip people with new skills, but also to help people with disabilities have more motivation and will to start a business.

TikToker Chuyen, who uses a wheelchair, shared her story at the event and inspired others to feel more confident appearing on sales channels. Photo: Phuong Thao

At the event, a team of experts in e-commerce, digital media, and technology equipped participants with the skills to create content and operate businesses effectively on digital platforms.

The training program focuses on key skills such as building a personal content channel, choosing products suitable for the affiliate marketing model, applying artificial intelligence (AI) in short video production, organizing livestream sales, as well as using data analysis tools to optimize communication effectiveness and revenue.

In addition, students are guided on how to define their personal value, build their brand, tell their life story as a strategy to connect emotionally with customers, and develop sustainable careers in the digital environment.

The program content also covers ethical principles in the use of AI tools and updates on TikTok's platform operating policies – including standards for commercial content, product review processes, and legitimate monetization mechanisms such as TikTok Shop, affiliate marketing, and livestreaming.

This helps students not only get familiar with technology but also understand the legal framework and community standards when operating on digital platforms.

Specifically, students are divided into groups, develop scripts, shoot videos, and experiment with livestreaming right in a real studio. The practical sessions include direct feedback and critiques from instructors, helping students gradually improve their skills and master the tools in their digital transformation journey.

The cooperation between SYS Vietnam, eComDX and the Vietnam Association of Youth with Disabilities is not just a memorandum of understanding, but the beginning of a long-term commitment to open up new opportunities for the disabled community. With the support of technology and humanitarian spirit, the program is expected to contribute to building a fair and harmoniously developed society.

The program "Enhancing Digital Business Capabilities for 20 Million Vietnamese Youth," launched in 2022, has so far trained nearly 8,000 young people through online classes and field training.

In the context of digital transformation being identified by the Government as a new growth driver, establishing a training model specifically for vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities is a necessary step to increase inclusiveness in access to technology, while forming a diverse, humane and sustainable e-commerce - digital content ecosystem.

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