Accelerating Structural Transformation and Industrialization in Developing Countries: Navigating the Future with Advanced ICTs and Industry 4.0
This session will explore the role of Industry 4.0 technologies—AI, IoT, digital twins, and their applications in Smart manufacturing, smart governance, and skills development—in accelerating industrialization and economic transformation in developing countries. Participants will discuss best practices and case studies from Africa, Latin America, and Asia, illustrating how tailored digital and structural transformation can drive sustainable development, foster economic diversification, and create resilient industrial ecosystems.
