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Global Digital Compact (GDC) implementation - Detailed Initiatives

GDC Objective 2: Expand inclusion in and benefits from the digital economy for all

21 (a) Foster an open, fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory digital environment for all that enables micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises to access and compete in the digital economy;

21 (b) Support international, regional and national efforts to develop enabling environments for digital transformation, including predictable and transparent policy, legal and regulatory frameworks, and sharing of best practices;

21 (c) Conduct national and regional assessments to inform actions to address gaps and needs in digital transformation and strengthen the collection and use of data to inform decision-making;

21 (d) Call on all stakeholders, where requested, to provide technical assistance to developing countries, in line with national digital transformation policies and priorities;

21 (e) Maintain stable and resilient supply chains of global digital products and services;

21 (f) Promote knowledge-sharing and technology transfer initiatives on mutually agreed terms;

21 (g) Encourage North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation, including among universities, research institutes and the private sector to accelerate digital knowledge development and access to research capacity;

21 (h) Exchange knowledge and best practices on digital enterprise to support innovation programmes and local technological solutions in developing countries;

21 (i) Foster innovation and entrepreneurship, including among women, youth, and other underrepresented entrepreneurs with the goal of increasing the number of digital start-ups and micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries and facilitate their access to markets through the use of digital technologies;

21 (j) Promote capacity-building to ensure the safe, secure and resilient functioning of digital systems, networks and data in digital transformation efforts.