Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2024

Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2024

Leveraging Digitalization for Productivity and Decent Employment

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The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report is a recurrent ESCAP annual publication that discusses issues of interest for Asia-Pacific least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS), collectively referred to as countries with special needs (CSN). The 2024 edition will explore the nexus between digitalization and automation and the two important parameters of productivity and decent employment in countries in special situations. This report examines the transformative role of digitalization and automation in enhancing the productive capacities of these countries. It zeroes in on the services sector and the digitalization of agricultural and industrial activities, which has the potential to enhance productivity and job creation. However, it also cautions against potential risks, including job displacement and cybersecurity threats. To navigate these challenges, the report discusses policy options for enhanced connectivity and infrastructure, education and training tailored to the digital economy, and regional cooperation to foster a conducive environment for digital trade and investment.

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Agency/Department
UN/Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Print ISBN
9789210031257
PDF ISBN
9789213589250
Print Publication Date
PDF Publication Date
Page Count
60
Print Sales Number
24.II.F.6
Series Title
Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report

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