New Zealand has some basic foundations for improving digitalisation, but we lag behind other countries. It’s time to build depth in digitalisation. In the short term, this means strengthening support for the digitalisation of businesses and overcoming information asymmetries. In the long term, it means actively investing in digital inclusion among businesses and digital skills in the workforce.
Government leadership on digital inclusion and digital industry transformation is a key feature of countries at the forefront. New Zealand can follow the leaders and benefit from the lessons they have learnt.
Our report identifies a long list of actions needed to support digital transformation.
A report for Xero NZ.