Digital economy blueprint

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10.0 WAY FORWARD

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DIGITAL ECONOMY BLUEPRINT

11.0 CONCLUSION

This blueprint proposes an ICT-centric innovation 

strategy whose main aim will be to recommend 

programmes and policies supporting digital mar-

kets, infrastructure, digital platforms, digital en-

trepreneurship, digital skills and values, and iden-

tify flagship projects to help unleash the potential 

of ICT-centric innovation ecosystem.

For the digital market pillar, the blueprint high-

lights the development of a robust marketplace for 

digital trade, digital financial services and digital 

content.

For the infrastructure pillar, the availability of 

affordable, accessible, resilient and reliable infra-

structure has been identified as a critical factor for 

the digital economy.

For the digital platforms pillar, the blueprint high-

lights the presence and use of digital services and 

platforms to enable digital exchange.

For innovation and entrepreneurship pillar, the 

presence of an ecosystem that supports home-

grown firms to generate world class products and 

services which help to widen and deepen digital 

economic transformation.

For the digital skills and values, the development 

of a digitally skilled workforce that is grounded on 

sound ethical practices and socio-cultural values.