Development Co-operation Report 2021
Shaping a Just Digital Transformation
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Digital transformation is revolutionising economies and societies with rapid technological advances in AI, robotics and the Internet of Things. Low- and middle-income countries are struggling to gain a foothold in the global digital economy in the face of limited digital capacity, skills, and fragmented global and regional rules. Political stability, democracy, human rights and equality also risk being undermined by weak governance and the abuse of digital technology.
The 2021 edition of the Development Co-operation Report makes the case for choosing to hardwire inclusion into digital technology processes, and emerging norms and standards. Providing the latest evidence and policy analysis from experts in national governments, international organisations, academia, business and civil society, the report equips international development organisations with the latest guidance and good practices that put people and the sustainable development goals at the centre of digital transformation.
Also available in: French
Editorial
Digitalisation is a lifeline for those lucky enough to have the Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic. It improved access to social protection payments, health care, jobs and education. At the same time, the COVID-19 crisis highlighted our dependence on the digital world. It exposed the vulnerability of countries falling behind in digital infrastructure, affordability, use, skills and innovation. As many as 2.9 billion people around the world – especially women and girls – are missing out on the benefits of digital transformation.
Also available in: French
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