Ensuring meaningful participation in the digital economy
The programs under the focus area of digital inclusion are aimed at ensuring that the most vulnerable and disadvantaged segment of society, including women and children, the elderly, those with disabilities, or micro-enterprises have opportunities and are capable of meaningful participation in the digital economy.
Digital inclusion programs
Inclusive digital economies: Case studies for policymakers
Digital transformation is an important driver of economic growth. To support the development of strategies and policy reforms that can create digital economies that are more inclusive, the Griffith Asia Institute and its partners are actively identifying, developing and promoting case studies from the Asia-Pacific region which demonstrate practical examples of successful interventions.
Bridging the digital divide by enhancing effective usage of digital financial products and services
The Griffith Asia Institute has teamed up with some of the region’s leading research institutions to study the financial behaviors of the poor in developing Asia and examine the impact of tailored support mechanisms to drive adoption and effective usage of digital financial products and services. Implemented over a two-year period, findings from the study will have implications for both policymakers and practitioners seeking to enhance participation in the digital economy.
Tonga National Digital Innovation Launchpad
The Tonga National Digital Innovation Launchpad (NDIL) is a technology accelerator designed to create a digitally empowered society. Through a range of projects and capacity-building initiatives, the NDIL is designed to build the skills and capabilities of local stakeholders to implement digital projects and solutions that will benefit the broader population. As a core partner of the NDIL , the Griffith Asia Institute is supporting these initiatives, including leading new research examining factors influencing Tonga’s business environment in the context of the digital economy.
Policies to improve meaningful participation of vulnerable groups in the digital economy
At the request of the Indonesian Presidency of the G20, the Griffith Asia Institute is collaborating with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific ( ESCAP ) to develop a compendium that will showcase policy approaches adopted by the G20 Member States to advance meaningful participation of vulnerable groups in the digital economy, including women and children, rural communities, digital immigrants, persons with disabilities and micro, small and medium enterprises.
Enhancing the ecosystem for entrepreneurship and innovation in the Pacific
Small-scale enterprises are a critical component of the economy and provide livelihoods for many of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Leaders of the Pacific region have identified the development of small-scale enterprises as a key priority for achieving inclusive economic growth. In response, the Griffith Asia Institute and its partners are working to assess the current support ecosystem for Pacific entrepreneurs and identify opportunities for technology solutions to support the growth and development of micro-enterprises.
Harnessing Digital Technology for Financial Inclusion—Policy Guidebook
In collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Griffith Asia Institute has developed a Policy Guidebook to support the region’s policy makers and regulators to capitalise on the opportunity to harness digital technology as an effective means to advance financial inclusion and enhance the wellbeing of those at the base of the economic pyramid, including women.