Technology's Role in Economic Expansion
Chosen theme: Technology’s Role in Economic Expansion. Explore how digital tools, data, and connectivity unlock productivity, broaden opportunity, and spark resilient growth. Join the conversation, share your experiences, and subscribe to follow our ongoing journey into tech-enabled prosperity.
Productivity as the Growth Engine
From code to capacity: the productivity multiplier
Automation, data analytics, and AI raise total factor productivity by freeing people for higher-value tasks. A mid-sized manufacturer that digitized maintenance scheduling cut downtime dramatically, converting saved minutes into shipments, revenue, and wages. How has software multiplied your capacity this year?
Digital adoption in small businesses
Even modest tools—e-invoicing, CRM, and online payment links—can transform daily cash flow for small firms. Marta’s neighborhood bakery added a preorder form and route planner, doubling early-morning deliveries without hiring. Tell us which simple digital upgrade created the biggest lift for you.
Cloud, APIs, and elastic scale
Cloud infrastructure and APIs turn growth spurts into opportunities rather than outages. One retailer survived a viral flash sale because autoscaling added capacity within minutes. If you have navigated a sudden demand spike, share what architecture choices saved the day.
Inclusion, Skills, and Broad-Based Prosperity
A dairy cooperative that gained reliable broadband began auctioning excess stock online and forecasting demand with simple dashboards, reducing waste and smoothing prices. Connectivity turns distance from a barrier into a manageable variable. What last-mile solution changed outcomes where you live?
Trade, Logistics, and the Digital Marketplace
E-commerce storefronts and export-ready SMEs
With a storefront, translation tools, and automated tax calculation, an artisan rug maker began selling abroad, smoothing seasonal demand. Transparent shipping timelines reduced inquiries and boosted repeat purchases. Which marketplace or tool helped you cross borders with confidence? Tell us below.
Smart logistics and standards
Barcode systems, sensor-enabled pallets, and API-based tracking let shippers coordinate handoffs precisely. Digitized ports and customs pre-clearance shrink dwell time and uncertainty. When logistics becomes data-rich, capital turns faster. What workflow change cut your delivery delays the most this year?
Cross-border payments and trust
Fintech platforms reduce fees and settlement times while offering dispute resolution and identity verification. Faster, safer payments expand the pool of willing buyers and sellers. Have you switched providers to win international customers? Share what trust features mattered to your team.
Policy Foundations for Sustainable Tech-Led Growth
Incentivizing R&D and diffusion
R&D tax credits, mission-driven procurement, and extension services speed both invention and adoption, especially for smaller firms. Open standards reduce lock-in and amplify competition. Which public program in your region measurably improved productivity? Add your case so others can learn.
Data governance, competition, and interoperability
Clear privacy rules, data portability, and fair competition encourage responsible experimentation and easier switching. Open banking and interoperable payments catalyze new services while protecting consumers. What guardrails help you innovate confidently without overexposing users or stifling rivals? We welcome your perspective.
Digital public infrastructure at scale
Digital identity, e-signatures, and instant payment rails lower transaction costs across an economy. Countries deploying these building blocks report faster firm formation and easier compliance. Which civic digital service most accelerated your operations? Tell us what still needs to be built.
Risks, Resilience, and Responsible Acceleration
Automation reassigns tasks before it replaces whole roles, but transitions still sting. Apprenticeships, reskilling vouchers, and portable benefits help workers move up the value chain. What support made your career shift feasible? Share advice to guide someone following your path.