Every $1 dollar of Information Communication Technology (ICT) investment drives $13 dollars in GDP output. That’s why investing in digital infrastructure is so important everywhere, including the Asia-Pacific — much of which struggles with hard-to-traverse geography. Digitalisation and digital infrastructure present significant opportunities for enfranchising communities and acting on climate change. Infrastructure is at the heart of the global digital transformation. Developing digital infrastructure is critical for growth and improving the lives of people everywhere. Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure has now evolved beyond simply connection and computing, forming an ecosystem driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), data and green technology — the Digital First Economy (DFE). DFE performance has a clear multiplier effect on GDP growth. A one-point increase in the DFE score correlates with a 3% growth in GDP . Every $1 dollar of ICT investment drives $13 dollars in GDP output. Have you read? The Asia-Pacific is ripe with opportunities for digital transformation. By 2030, Southeast Asia’s internet economy is forecasted to reach $1 trillion, driven by a fast-growing base of digital consumers and applications. South Asian countries are embracing digitisation widely and strategically. The Asia-Pacific is ripe with opportunities for digital transformation. Image: Huawei, IDC As […]
3 strategies for delivering digital transformation in the Asia-Pacific
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