G20 ministers call for harnessing digital technologies to create opportunities for all – Saudi Gazette

G20 ministers call for harnessing digital technologies to create opportunities for all – Saudi Gazette

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH “” Ministers responsible for the Digital Economy of the Group of Twenty (G20) explored opportunities to harness digital technologies to realize opportunities of the 21st century for all during their meeting on Wednesday under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's presidency of the Group.As our societies and the global economy digitalize, there are even greater opportunities to advance standards of living through human-centric, data-driven, and evidence-based policy, increased economic competitiveness, higher-quality jobs, enhanced provision of public services in cities of all sizes and communities in remote and rural areas, and more inclusive societal participation of people from all backgrounds, the ministers said.

Digitalization also poses challenges including how to bridge digital divides, and develop effective policies and strategies, that are innovative as well as agile, flexible, and adapted to the digital era, while addressing anti-competitive practices, safeguarding privacy, advancing security, building trust, and reducing inequalities. Digitalization is also increasing the importance of boosting job opportunities, increasing market access for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), they added.They called for an open, fair, and non-discriminatory environment, protecting and empowering consumers, ensuring the safety and stability of supply chains in relevant areas, and advancing inclusiveness and human-centricity more broadly, noting the