What Drives Digital Transformation Globally? Insights from 99 Economies
Publication | October 2025
Economies seeking to accelerate digital transformation must invest not only in connectivity but also in human capital, effective institutions, and inclusive strategies.
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This policy brief draws on data from a study of 99 economies to analyze the evolving drivers of digital transformation—digital adoption, digital infrastructure, human capital, and institutional conditions—during two distinct phases: the early breakaway phase (2010–2015), and the catch-up phase (2016–2021). By analyzing economy-level data across these two phases and differentiating inputs, enablers, and outcomes of digital transformation from each other, the brief recommends how these drivers may be harnessed for future digital strategies.
Additional Details
Type
Series
Subjects
- Information and Communications Technology
Pages
- 8
Dimensions
- 8.5 x 11
Publication Stock No.
- BRF250417-2
ISBN
- 978-92-9277-475-2 (print)
- 978-92-9277-476-9 (PDF)
ISSN
- 2071-7202 (print)
- 2218-2675 (PDF)
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