Digital economy blueprint

ii.  Interoperability of the various systems: User 

transaction  information  should  be  able  to  flow 

seamlessly across different platforms in the short-

est time possible. Mobile payments and cashless 

solutions must be easy-to-use. Payment solutions 

should reduce operating costs for businesses and 

platforms. Enhanced interoperability will reduce 

friction in e-commerce transactions, increase 

ease-of-use for consumers and reduce costs for 

platform operators. This allows users freedom of 

choice and fosters a robust market for innovation. 

The ability for the various platforms to allow for 

interoperability shall be a standard that should be 

encouraged. 

8.2 DATA:

Data is the raw material from which information and 

knowledge can be derived. 

The goal is to:

 

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Establish standards for data handling and sharing

 

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Ensure data security 

 

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Facilitate universal access to digital services 

To achieve this, data needs to be handled under two 

key approaches: