3. Regional E-Government Development and the Performance of Country Groupings

To achieve these objectives, the Division has undertaken several initiatives in recent years, including the implementation of the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020-2030), the promotion of digital ID interoperability in line with the relevant African Union policy framework, the fostering of data-driven economies, the development of strategies for a digital single market, and the form. [...] In addition to these efforts, the Division continues to promote the region’s digital agenda globally, contributing to policy development in broader United Nations forums and processes, including the Global Digital Compact proposed by the Secretary-General, the Open-ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies, and the Group of Governmental Expert. [...] The 11 countries in the very high EGDI group include the United States, Uruguay, and Chile in the V3 rating class, followed by Argentina, Canada, and Brazil in the V2 class, and Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia in the V1 class. [...] ECLAC contributed to efforts resulting in the adoption of a decree relating to the promotion of digital services and the development of digital identity and national interoperability in Costa Rica. [...] 110 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 • regional e-government Development anD the performanCe of Country groupings Twenty-five countries in the region are in the very high EGDI group, with Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Japan, and Bahrain at the forefront in the highest (VH) rating class.