-: Hi, I'm Sumit Sarawgi,
managing director and senior partner
with Boston Consulting Group.
Given BCG's deep focus on the impact
of digital transformation, digital technologies,
and innovation on businesses and people,
I'm delighted to be speaking about the B20 task force
on digital transformation and the great work it is doing
to build global consensus to usher an era of equitable
economic growth through new ICT technologies.
The B20 task force is a critical element of the G20.
One that assembles forward-thinking leaders,
technology experts, and policy architects,
all united in the pursuit of policies
that can fuel sustainable economic growth.
To realize the full potential of the digital economy,
the challenges around gaps in access to connectivity,
digital marginalization of economic groups,
skewed infrastructure quality, and the gaps in the level
of digital literacy need to be addressed.
It's been an absolute privilege to work with the co-chairs
and all the task force members on this subject
that is reshaping our world
and is irrevocably changing the way we live, play,
and work today.
Through constructive dialogues with the government
and industry members,
we have been able to provide perspectives,
identify hurdles, and forge opportunities
that propel digital transformation forward.
All the discussions over the last many months
have culminated into a policy paper for the task force.
The future can appear to be very challenging,
but we hope to continue to actively participate
and contribute meaningfully
to the very important discussions on digital transformation
which is well recognized today as a force multiplier
of unprecedented and sustainable socioeconomic prosperity.
Thank you. (gentle music)