There is much talk about 'digital' in connection to almost any industry, most of the discussion has centered on technology, solutions, innovation and business and operating models.
Few have stopped to think about the policy and regulatory environment that needs to be in place to be conducive to digitalisation scaling up, yet this is of course so central to enabling progress.
A UN report talks about 6 fundamental findings around advancing digitalisation.
* Most countries will benefit from a clear designation of a body responsible for digitalisation through interdepartmental collaboration.
* The government must focus on supporting data sharing to work.
* Public funding can accelerate kick-starting digitalisation.
* National strategies provide clarity of vision on digitalisation’s critical elements – vision is important because digitalisation doesn’t happen automatically.
* Education and raising awareness are critical to effectively implement digitalisation policies – this is important not only in industries but also within government itself.
* There is no room for complacency in driving digitalisation
Courtesy: www.forbesindia.com
