As Saudi Arabia pursues a path of national digital transformation, stakeholders must take care to ensure the benefits of the digital economy are shared by the whole of society.
The onset of the pandemic in 2020 gave rise to global acceleration in the uptake of digital platforms and services. This surge was consolidated in 2021, as it became clear – in emerging and developed economies alike – that digital is the new normal.
Indonesia’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is clear from its 2022 G20 Presidency focus on sustainability and environmental leadership, with topics likely to include digitalisation and sustainable finance.
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Articles & Analysis | How will Nigerian start-ups promote financial inclusion? from The Report: Nigeria 2022
Financial technology (fintech) has been gaining momentum in Nigeria as start-ups look to create innovative solutions to fill socio-economic gaps such as exclusion from the formal banking system. An estimated 56% of Nigerian adults are unbanked and 36.8% do not have access to financial services. The country’s more than 200 fintech firms – which...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy: Interview from The Report: Nigeria 2022
In what ways did the Covid-19 pandemic affect Nigeria’s ICT sector and digitalisation efforts?