Accelerating digital innovation ecosystems for digital transformation 
In an increasing open global
economy, achieving a competitive economy requires new approaches to developing
an enabling environment conducive to digital innovation and entrepreneurship across
sectors. Although it is widely accepted that innovation
contributes to inclusive growth, this is not always the case. ITU research has
shown that there is a growing digital innovation divide among countries. This innovation gap is at the heart of the digital divide, and many national policies and strategies — even in developed countries — often fail
to close it.
Leveraging a globally comparable framework,
this thematic priority helps countries develop appropriate ICT-centric innovation policies,
strategies and programmes; share evidence informed best practices; and implement bankable projects to close the digital innovation gap. This contributes to the development of an environment
that is conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship, where advances in new technologies become a
key driver for the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines and the 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development, and as expected in achieving Goal 4 of the Connect 2030.. More 
