DTAC Cooking Net joins hands with depa, the Internet Foundation for Thai Development, and YoungHappy to launch the Cooking Net project in a mission to foster 50 veteran entrepreneurs, aiming to upgrade digital skills for the elderly to live alone. The first 250 people to be self-reliant. in the midst of entering a full aged society Believe in an aging economy driven by digital knowledge and entrepreneurial readiness
Mr. Charad Mehrotra
Chief Executive Officer of Total Access Communication Public Company Limited or dtac said, “The aging society is another megatrend. One of the world’s 21st century by the United Nations predicted that The global elderly population aged 65 and over will reach 1.5 billion by 2050, while Thailand’s number of elderly people is now about 20% and will increase to 28% of the country’s population by 2033. In the next 30 years, it is estimated that the retirement and retirement population will reach 30 million people. They will struggle with access to health, banking and government services, and they will also need digital skills to improve their income. dtac net to cook Therefore, we are determined to close the digital gap that affects the elderly in Thailand.”
Stepping into an aging society in Thailand is a structural change that affects the economy and society. and public health Due to the current situation, Thailand is the second most elderly country in Southeast Asia after Singapore. The important problem that follows is “Social dependency problem of the elderly” (Social Dependency) by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council predicts that the dependency ratio of the elderly to the working age will increase from 27.7% to 56.2% in the next 20 years. Next year
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattapon Nimmanphatcharin Chief Executive Officer The Digital Economy Promotion Agency or depa said, “The aging economy, or Silver Economy, is one of the five economic sectors the government aims to develop through digital technology and innovation. including creativity If the elderly have been upgraded with digital skills to become older people who are physically and mentally strong It will bring a huge opportunity to drive the concept of the elderly economy in the country that is currently worth up to 100 billion baht and has a tendency to expand continuously about 5-10% per year. To become familiar with the use of digital technology at an appropriate level also contributes to improving the quality of life of the elderly. Whether it’s reducing the risk of accidental hazards through IoT technology, creating games to improve brain function in the elderly. Digital Health Tracking and access to online treatments”
DTAC Net Cook, a mission to create a veteran entrepreneur
50 Build power to drive sustainable socio-economic
“dtac sees digital technology as a key enabler that will encourage the elderly to have a good quality of life in the later life. Build power for the elderly Promote the self-reliance potential of the elderly Transition from a vulnerable population to a valuable and socially meaningful population in a sustainable manner. and dtac net to cook The mission to create 50 veteran entrepreneurs has been designed to address this social and economic problem,” Mr. Charad said.
“DTAC Net Farming Project” A veteran of 50 , which has received cooperation from 3 partner organizations, namely Digital Economy Promotion Agency. (
depa)
The Internet Foundation joins the development of Thailand and social enterprises that focus on solving the problems of the elderly.
“Still Happy”
Determines the key aim of enhancing skills and knowledge in online trading. Seeking opportunities for digital business, including educating seniors to cope with online risks. under this project dtac will be a mentor Become an admin of the page and help guide and solve problems for new veteran online entrepreneurs until they have confidence and can continue to take care of their own online business. The elderly have a good quality of life. have the potential to be self-reliant is an elderly person who has the power to create added economic value and better social quality
under the aforementioned cooperation dtac by dtac net cook team will be responsible for online marketing training. Provide mentoring services and find sales points for the elderly. while depa supports the project and connects alliances with other government agencies. to reach the target group for maximum benefit The Internet Joint Development Thai Foundation will be responsible for project management and jointly organize training on dealing with internal risks in the online world. Young Happy will be responsible for the selection of participants. Form and management of activities. The project focuses on elderly people living alone. want to earn extra income The goal is to train 250 elderly people in this first phase
Dr. Srida. Tanta Athipanich , Managing Director of the Internet Joint Pattana Foundation, said, “In addition to the issue of access to technology Knowledge and understanding of digital literacy (Digital Literacy) is another important issue in promoting the elderly to keep up with the changes. Don’t be fooled by fake news not be deceived Being a victim of Romance Scams or selling pills and supplements can use digital to create happiness. Reduce the age gap between children including being able to earn money through digital use Create values to strengthen self-reliance”
Mr. Thanakorn Phromyot , co-founder and CEO of YoungHappy, a social enterprise that aims to build a community for the elderly, said, “YoungHappy is very happy. to be a part of solving the problem of entering an aging society completely Reduce physical and mental problems that deteriorate over time. Prevent the risk of being an elderly person at home and in bed To extend the period of being Active Aging or the elderly who remain active as much as possible with the concept of ‘fun, valuable and self-reliant’”
Mr. Charad added that “In the agenda that the United Nations has declared 2021-2030 as the Decade of Healthy Aging, dtac, as a private organization and corporate citizenship, aims to bring technology to create society. Therefore, I would like to be a part of the transition to a healthy digital aging society through knowledge and digital technology. Creating a digital society where everyone has access to good opportunities. for equal life”
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