Indonesia's Digital Innovations Win Global Recognition at the UN's WSIS Prizes

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Three Indonesia's digital innovations have won recognition at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026. These digital innovations aim to expand access to education, improve cybersecurity, and help communities combat hoaxes, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations (UN).

In a statement received by RRI VOI from the Ministry of Communication and Digital in Jakarta on June 10, 2026, Vice Minister of Communication and Digital, Nezar Patria, assessed that this achievement demonstrates Indonesia's digital transformation is increasingly capable of providing real solutions to community needs. He assessed that the quality of Indonesian innovations nominated for this year's WSIS Prizes demonstrates significant progress in utilizing digital technology for public services.

In the WSIS Prizes 2026, Indonesia successfully placed three best initiatives among 90 WSIS Champions from around the world. The three initiatives are Jakarta Lawan Hoaks (Jalahoaks) from the Jakarta Provincial Government, and Rumah Pendidikan and Anugerah Bug Bounty from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

He assessed that the various innovations developed by the Indonesian government have real benefits for the public and are capable of driving digital transformation in the public sector. "The initiative is excellent, very useful, and impactful in driving digital transformation in public services," he said.

One innovation that has received attention is Jakarta Lawan Hoaks (Jalahoaks), which is considered increasingly relevant amid the increasing threat of misinformation and disinformation. Nezar stated that the development of generative artificial intelligence technology has made it increasingly difficult to distinguish hoaxes from authentic information.

Furthermore, Vice Minister Nezar, also appreciated the Bug Bounty Award program, which he considered contributing to strengthening the national cybersecurity culture. The program is considered capable of engaging white hackers to identify system vulnerabilities while encouraging the positive and productive use of digital capabilities.