Digitalization as an opportunity for inclusive growth

This paper explores how digitalization can serve as a catalyst for inclusive growth cross Asia and the Pacific. Drawing on empirical and qualitative research presented t the Asian Think Tank Forum 2024, it examines the transformative potential of igital technologies in trade, finance, services and innovation. It highlights the cceleration of digital adoption in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) andemic and its implications for productivity, international trade and financial nclusion, while also addressing persistent digital divides and regulatory challenges.