STAATSKOERANT, 31 Mei 2024 No. 50741   151 Policy Interventions 15.5.1. The government shall develop an adaptable strategy for skills development and retention that aligns with changes in the digital and technology environment. 15.5.2. School syllabi should incorporate digital literacy and technologies across the learning ecosystem. The government will ensure that funding is made available for the resources required to implement this initiative effectively. 15.5.3. The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT-SETA) must consistently conduct skills surveys in the sector. This will help align skills development interventions with industry skills requirements, ensuring that the training provided meets current and future needs. 15.5.4. The National School of Government and other identified partners should develop and adapt digital skills programs to ensure the adoption and usage of digital technology across government. 15.5.5. Memoranda of Understanding entered with international partners regarding digital skills interventions shall prioritize unemployed youth and graduates, women, and people with disabilities. 15.5.6. The Minister shall support only those Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes skills interventions that are accredited and prioritize youth, unemployed graduates, startups, SMMEs, rural women, and youth. Policy Proposals 15.5.7. The government and private sector shall ensure the provision of skills and capacity development programs to equip individuals and organizations with the necessary knowledge and expertise to leverage cloud-based technologies and applications. 15.5.8. The private sector is encouraged to support and provide advisory and technical assistance, including best practices, training, and technical support. . 15.6. Competition in the Data and Cloud Market The South African cloud and data centre business environment is predominantly dominated by multinational companies. This domination is largely due to the economies of scale that these companies have established over time. Competition issues arise when market concentration is structured in a way that deliberately bars new entrants. Additional 29 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za