TAIPEI MISSION
IN THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
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TMIL/RG-0032
21 February, 2025
The Rt. Hon. Erkki Keido
Minister of Economy and Industry
Republic of Estonia
Dear Mi’. Minister,
1 am pleased to inform you that an upcoming workshop on SME Digital Transformation
Strategies, coordinated by Taiwan’s International Cooperation and Development Fund
(ICDF), is scheduled to take place fi’om April 15 to 24, 2025, and we are now accepting
applications.
The workshop aims to provide insights into strategies and practical approaches for SME
digital transformation in Taiwan, enhancing participants’ understanding of the benefits of
digitalization. The tentative agenda includes discussions on Taiwan’s government policy
support and initiatives for business transformation, digital transforrnation strategies, and a
pane! discussion with industry !eaders.
This event wiIl serve as a forum for experience sharing and robust discussions among
officia!s from the Ministry of Econorny, business owners, and mid-to-senior executives
seeking to pursue digital transformation. ICDF wiII cover the cost of a round-trip economy
class air ticket, lodging, rneals, Iocal transportation, and a daily stipend of NT$700 (€20.2)
for attendees during their stay in Taiwan.
On behalf of the ICDF, 1 am writing to invite a senior official from your esteemed ministry
particu!arly those involved in econorny, technology, or digitalization, to participate in this
prornising event. It presents an excellent opportunity to develop bilatera! digital cooperation
with your country. MJANOUS-JA
KO,UNHcATS1O
03. i 2025
.
Enclosed. you wiIl find more information about the event for your reference. Applications
should he submitted via the Taipei Mission no later than March 3, 2025. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me at +371-2327-1829 or email: hclee(ämofa.gov.tw.
Alternatively, you can reach my colleague, Eugene Wu, at +371-2800-9952 or
email: 1ixxvuinofa.gov.tw.
1 take this opportunity to express my highest consideration and look forward to your
participation.
Sincerely yours,
Andrew H. C. Lee
Representative
Encl.: als
Cc.
Mr. Mati Murd, Director, Asia and the Pacific Region, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic
of Estonia
Mr. Kristo Enn Vaga, Chairperson, Estonia—Taiwan Support Group, Riigikogu, Republic of
Estonia
Mr. Marko Mihkelson, Chairperson, Foreign Affairs Cornmittee, Riigikogu, Republic of
Estonia
Mr. Jaak Aab, Chairman, Econoniic Affairs Committee, Riigikogu, Republic ofEstonia
Workshop on SME Digital
Transformation Strategies
Dates April 15 ApriI 24, 2025-
Application Deadline March 5, 2025
Invitation Requlred: Through the R.O.C. (Taiwan) emb
assies,
representative offices, or Taiwan TechnicaL Mssions.
Overview
Digitalization has become a key accelerator of giobal econ
omic development. This
workshop introduces the concept of integrating
digita) technologies into
businesses, shares successful digital transformation case
studies from Taiwan’s
SMEs, and explores improvements in organizational cultu
re, talent development,
digital plattorms, and business modeis. By aligning prod
ucts and services with
market and customer needs, this workshop aims to assis
t partner countries in
enhancing their sustainable development capabilities in giob
al trade.
Objectives
O Understand the strategies and practical approaches for SME digit
al transformation in
Taiwan, enhancing parlicipanls’ awareness of the beneflts of digit
alization.
O Explore innovative applications (such as Al, )oT, and big
data) across different
industries.
O Assist participants in identifying opportunities and challenge
s for SME digital
transformation by drawing ur i successful experiences and
deve!oping concrete
transformation assessments and plans.
Contents
O Government Policies and Resources: Learn about Taiw
an’s policy
support and initiatives for business transformation, such as
promoting
smart and Iow-carbon transitions, improving factory infra
structure, and
providing project-based Ioans.
O Digital Transformation Strategies: Discover how to utiliz
e digital tools to
reduce operationa( costs, how to integrate traditional labo
r with digital
innovation (e.g, AI—powered paint mixing and customize
d fragrance
creation). Gain hands-on experience with technology tools
to optimize
business operations and explore innovative solutions that
enable partner
countries to gradua1y transform business modeis and corp
orate culture,
airning for sustainable development.
O Enterprise Penal Discussion: Participate in discussions
with Taiwanese
enterprises that have successfuHy undergone digital
transformation,
including food processing, manufacturing and retail industrie
s, and explore
how to build innovative business value.
Issues this workshop wiII address
O How SMEs can overcome common challenges in digit
al transformation,
such as resource constraints, talent gaps, and corporate cultu
re.
O How digita transformation can drive sustainable deve
lopment and
enhance giobal competitiveness.
Who may apply
O Backgrounds: Those aged 20 and above who are senio
r officials from
government agencies responsible for SME development
or enterprise
support, business owners or mid-to-senior executives
frorn companies
seeking to pursue digital transformation, with 2+ years
of relevant work
experience.
O Expertise: Business rnanagementTMj
Contact Person
techno(ogy applications,
sustainable development, or Ting-Yu Lin
hurnan resources managomcnt. Tel 886 2 2888 6145
E-maiL
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