The report focuses on assessing policy and regulatory readiness for digitalization of six chosen countries. Digitalization is a universal trend but countries still have work to do to ensure policy and regulatory frameworks across sectors are ‘fit for purpose’.
The six countries chosen represent a sample cross-section in terms of income, geography and population size. Together, the analysis sets out how each country is performing when it comes to policies and regulations to foster or limit digitalization. In addition to country-specific assessments, the study outlines sector-specific policy recommendations as well as six overall recommendations for governments and policymakers to guide countries as they embark and progress on their digitalization journey:
- Clear designation of a body responsible for digitalization interdepartmental collaboration
- Policy frameworks can enable responsible data sharing
- Public funding can kick-start digitalization
- National strategies provide clarity of vision on digitalization’s critical elements
- Education and awareness raising are critical to implement digitalization policies
- There is no room for complacency in driving digitalization