Minimizing Digital Divide To Promote Inclusive Global Digital Governance: G20-led Regulation Platform

Acknowledging the lack of data and information on digital divide shared in G20 countries, this policy briefwill advocate for establishing a collective Digital Governance Platform. It enables the main actors in G20 countries to connect, collaborate and contribute to tackling the pressing challenges of digital divide. Intending to minimize the digital divide in G20 countries, this policy brief helps policymakers monitor, adjust and improve digital policies to foster inclusive global digital governance, ultimately contributing to sustainable development, social stability and prosperity. The platform is envisioned as a solution to this challenge, defining and categorizing the G20’s digital development by three stages: i) construction, ii) utilization, and iii) innovation. Each stage is clarified with a focus on digital infrastructure construction, digital technology utilization, and digital innovation, respectively. By visualizing these stages, it will identify the challenges of digital development in member countries, to facilitate a better understanding of the key factors causing the digital divide. Lastly, the policy brief will outline solutions for G20 countries to narrow down the digital divide and disparity. Importantly, it will also guide the member countries on how they can improve themselves in their stages. Reducing the digital divide is a long-term and complex process, constant monitoring and adjustments to the policies and measures are crucial. Building a collective Digital Governance Platform for G20 countries will be positioned as a promising starting point and a strategic future plan to tackle the digital divide challenges and promote inclusive global digital governance.