Going Digital in Latvia
Going Digital in Latvia analyses recent developments in Latvia’s digital economy, reviews policies related to digitalisation and make recommendations to increase policy coherence in this area, based on the OECD Going Digital Integrated Policy Framework.
The review uses strategic foresight to explore three alternative future scenarios, which could result from the digital transformation of the global economy and society. It also examines the availability and quality of communication networks and services in Latvia as well as related policies and regulations. Further, it reviews trends in digital technology usage among individuals, businesses and the government, and examines policies to foster diffusion. Finally, the review analyses opportunities and challenges raised by digitalisation in key areas, from innovation and skills to digital security and data governance, and evaluates policy responses to these changes in Latvia.
Also available in: Latvian
Fostering the digital transformation among people, firms and government
On 21 August 1991, the Republic of Latvia declared the restoration of independence, only two weeks after the world’s first website went online. Latvia has overcome many challenges since, such as the 2008 international financial crisis, and new challenges lie in the future such as a shrinking working age population, and addressing the fallout of the COVID-19. Raising productivity and fostering use of digital technologies can help in meeting these challenges.
Also available in: Latvian
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