Global Digital Regulatory Outlook 2023 - Policy and regulation to spur digital transformation
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Table of contents
Acronyms
Summary and key messages
1 Introduction
2 Looking back, the new normal and where to from here?
     2.1 Connecting everyone, everywhere is our absolute priority – no ifs, no buts
3 Through tensions to equilibrium
     3.1 Tension 1: Fast vs slow regulation – regulation needs to function at different speeds
     3.2 Tension 2: Hardwired vs ‘soft-wired’ regulation
     3.3 Tension 3: The watchdog vs the ecosystem builder approach
     3.4 Tension 4: Sustainability vs economic growth
     3.5 Tension 5: National vs global regulation
     3.6 Through tensions to a blend of solutions
4 Policy and regulatory strategies that drive digital transformation
     4.1 The next frontier for digital policy and regulation
     4.2 Strategy 1: Build ambidextrous leadership
     4.3 Strategy 2: Bridge silos and break through insularity
     4.4 Strategy 3: Develop a common language
     4.5 Strategy 4: Reframe and operationalize policy agendas
     4.6 Strategy 5: Skill up, and up again
     4.7 Policy and regulation will enable digital transformation
5 A tale of five generations
     5.1 It’s a generation game
     5.2 Gen 5 – the baseline for agile, lean policy and regulation in digital transformation
     5.3 Advocating for Gen 5 – three compelling arguments
6 The state of digital regulation worldwide
     6.1 Digital world: not yet available for everyone
     6.2 Are we ready for the digital transformation?
     6.3 Legal and regulatory frameworks for telecom and digital markets mature at different speeds
     6.4 Collaborative digital governance makes a real difference
     6.5 Booming telecom regulation, lagging digital policy enablers
     6.6 Collaborative digital regulation drives social and economic benefits
     6.7 Different development paths
     6.8 New good practices and evolving trends in digital transformation
7 Nine issues on every regulator’s radar screen
     7.1 Challenges in Internet regulation
     7.2 Cybersecurity
     7.3 Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence?
     7.4 Online financial services – growing calls for the regulation of cryptocurrencies
     7.5 ICT regulatory sandboxing for innovation
     7.6 How can regulation support the twin green and digital transitions?
     7.7 e-Waste – a regulatory outlook
     7.8 Early warning systems
     7.9 Regulating the use of earth orbits by objects to ensure sustainable transmissions from satellites
8 Looking ahead: everyone can be a winner
Annex 1: G5 Benchmark methodology
     List of indicators and components, including scoring logic and data sources
     Fulfilment of G5 Benchmark thresholds (by pillar) corresponding to the level of readiness for digital transformation
Annex 2: Unified framework – List of indicators (119)