It aims to scrutinize the adoption and impact of advanced technologies, such as IoT and AI, focusing on their influence on productivity, sustainability, and the diverse challenges and opportunities in different regions. [...] It aims to understand the impact of these trends on productivity and sustainability and the policy implications of adopting new technologies and innovations. [...] Innovation and research and development (R&D) are critical, and countries like Mongolia and Vietnam are investing in renewable energy and AI. [...] The social and economic impact of digitization is potentially substantial and promising to boost GDP and job creation, especially in the tech sector, while enhancing communication, education, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN ASIAN ECONOMIES: ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY, SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS, AND POLICY INSIGHTS | 11 INTRODUCTION and civic engagement. [...] Factors such as a lack of digital and financial literacy and skills, unavailability of digital devices, poor mobile networks, and Internet connectivity–especially in remote areas–limited infrastructure for digital pathways, and a lack of awareness contribute to this gap.
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Table of Contents
- APO Members Fiji Hong Kong India Indonesia Islamic Lao PDR Malaysia Mongolia Nepal Thailand Turkiye and Vietnam. 2
- CONTENTS 5
- FOREWORD 13
- INTRODUCTION 15
- BANGLADESH 34
- CAMBODIA 61
- REPUBLIC OF CHINA 83
- INDIA 95
- MONGOLIA 117
- NEPAL 146
- PAKISTAN 176
- PHILIPPINES 202
- SRI LANKA 215
- THAILAND 240
- TURKIYE 258
- VIETNAM 280
- LIST OF TABLES 297
- LIST OF FIGURES 299
- LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 302
- BANGLADESH 306
- CAMBODIA 306
- REPUBLIC OF CHINA 306
- INDIA 306
- MONGOLIA 306
- NEPAL 306
- LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS 306
- PAKISTAN 307
- PHILIPPINES 307
- SRI LANKA 307
- THAILAND 307
- TURKIYE 307
- VIETNAM 307
