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Going Digital in Latvia

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Going Digital in Latvia analyses recent developments in Latvia’s digital economy, reviews policies related to digitalisation and make recommendations to increase policy coherence in this area, based on the OECD Going Digital Integrated Policy Framework.

The review uses strategic foresight to explore three alternative future scenarios, which could result from the digital transformation of the global economy and society. It also examines the availability and quality of communication networks and services in Latvia as well as related policies and regulations. Further, it reviews trends in digital technology usage among individuals, businesses and the government, and examines policies to foster diffusion. Finally, the review analyses opportunities and challenges raised by digitalisation in key areas, from innovation and skills to digital security and data governance, and evaluates policy responses to these changes in Latvia.

English Also available in: Latvian

Executive Summary

Latvia has been growing fast and converging towards higher living standards since the early 2000s. However, considerable challenges lay ahead. Population size is declining fast due to aging and emigration, productivity growth declined after the 2008 global crisis and growth prospects are gloomy due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

English Also available in: Latvian

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