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Digital Economy:
A Policy Perspective from Brazil
Daniel B. Cavalcanti
Secretariat for Digital Policies
Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications
Brazil
High Level Seminar on The Digital Economy:
a Policy and Statistical Perspective
Beijing, China
15-17 November 2018
Digital EconomyCoordination
International Organizations and Coordination Mechanisms are engaged in promoting the digital economy and identifying comparable metrics
Source: Bukht and Heeks (2017)
Digital EconomyDefinition
Source: China – G20 DETF (2018)
A broader definition of the
Digital Economy
OECD STD/CSSP/WPNA(2017)10 : Dimensions of the digital economy
UN ECOSOC E/CN.3/2018/28 : Conceptual framework for measuring digital trade
Definition x Measurement in the
Digital Economy
Digital EconomyDefinition
Source: Reinsdorf (2018)
The level of readiness of a country for the Digital Economy
affects the perception of its level of Competitiveness
Digital EconomyIndicators and Metrics
Digital Economy = opportunity for growth in Productivity and Competitiveness.
Positive correlation between productivity, digital technology intensity and per capita income.
IncomeTechnology
Digital EconomyChallenges and Opportunities
Productivity
Data-Driven Economy
Connected Devices: IoT
New Business Models
Digital Government
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Enablers
Digital Economy
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Brazil Digital Transformation Strategy Structure
100 Strategic Actions focused on enablers and
drivers of the Digital Economy.
Backhaul MobileFixed SatelliteBackbone
Digital EconomyInternet and Telecom Infrastructure The ICT sector (goods and services) is
at the core of the Digital Economy.
ICT “Ecosystem”: Network equipment
User devices
Telecom services
IT services
etc.
Digital EconomyE-Commerce
Brazil (2017)32% of total
online shopping
done on mobile devices
E-commerce is globally recognized as an important driver for growth in the Digital Economy:
Digital Marketplaces + Digital Means of Payment + Goods and Services
3.0%
164 M
108 M
48 M
Digital EconomyDigital Startups
Digital Startups (platforms, fintechs, etc.)
bring growth and
productivity to the
Digital Economy.
Digital EconomyInternet of Things Expand the Digital Economy by
exploring comparative advantages
in key sectors, with the support of
Digital Technology, Big Data
and Analytics.
Example: Smart Farming& Precision Agriculture
Source: Data-Pop Alliance (2017)
New data sources (e.g., Private Sector Data) can
improve measurement of the Digital Economy.
Digital EconomyIndicators and Metrics
Thank You!
Daniel B. Cavalcanti
Secretariat for Digital Policies
Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications
Brazil
High Level Seminar on The Digital Economy:
a Policy and Statistical Perspective
Beijing, China
15-17 November 2018
