The G20 Digital Agenda: Cross-Presidency Priorities

The report outlines a strategic digital framework for the G20, focusing on digital inclusion, cybersecurity for emerging technologies, digital health, sustainability, infrastructure, and workforce skilling. It emphasizes the unique opportunity provided by the consecutive presidencies of India, Brazil, and South Africa to bridge the digital divide and establish global norms for data governance and AI security.

• The consecutive G20 presidencies of India, Brazil, and South Africa provide a strategic opportunity for the Global South to lead on digital access, equity, and development, bridging the digital divide while addressing regional challenges.
• Jurisdiction-specific cybersecurity regulations in countries like Australia, China, India, the EU, and the US often diverge from international standards, increasing compliance costs and creating technical gaps; the report advocates for globally interoperable cybersecurity policies and the mutual recognition of voluntary certifications.
• While digital technologies are critical for health and environmental sustainability, global investment in digital health is at its lowest since 2017. To meet 2050 biodiversity and climate targets, G20 annual investments in nature-based solutions must increase by 140%, requiring an additional $165 billion yearly.
• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is essential for inclusive access and economic growth, with examples including India's Unified Payments Interface and DIKSHA, Brazil's PIX, and the UAE's UAEPass. The report recommends the G20 lead the creation of global data governance standards for privacy, ethics, and interoperability.
• There is a global shortage of digital skills across almost every industry, with the World Economic Forum predicting that 23% of global jobs will change in the next five years due to industry transformation, including AI. The report suggests a G20 digital skills initiative for regulators and a dedicated investment fund for regulatory capability building.

APA

World Economic Forum (2023). The G20 Digital Agenda: Cross-Presidency Priorities. https://www3.weforum.org/docs/The_G20_Digital_Agenda_2023.pdf

Chicago

World Economic Forum. The G20 Digital Agenda: Cross-Presidency Priorities. 2023. https://www3.weforum.org/docs/The_G20_Digital_Agenda_2023.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldeconomicforum2023g20, author = {{World Economic Forum}}, title = {{The G20 Digital Agenda: Cross-Presidency Priorities}}, institution = {World Economic Forum}, year = {2023}, month = nov, url = {https://www3.weforum.org/docs/The_G20_Digital_Agenda_2023.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }