APEC Economies Get Serious About E-Government
By Ekapong RimcharoneThe global pandemic has impressed upon us the benefit of, and urgent need for, digital technologies and solutions among citizens, businesses, and governments alike across the Asia-Pacific. Even as the worst days of pandemic restrictions and lockdowns are behind us, “e-government” initiatives will remain a significant element of an economy’s digitalization journey.
Recent work within APEC’s Digital Economy Steering Group (DESG) helped shine a light on this important area through a new APEC report, Policy Recommendations: Digital Permitting and E-Government Measures to Advance the Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery, which highlights a key element for the digital government agenda.