Caribbean Digital Transformation Program Workshop

How can governments foster digital adoption by firms?

Protecting Intellectual Property

Participation in online platforms

Digital Security

Upgrading Skills

Technology Support

• Diverse set of packages with financial and non-financial support • Direct support or tax incentives to enhance digital uptake by SMEs. • Chile: Package of digital tools for SMEs to expand sales, reduce operating costs, and strengthen relationships with clients/suppliers.

• Government

• Public platforms to guide SMEs in the digitalization process (e.g., New Zealand support for small firms on e-commerce; U.K. support to SMEs on exporting

• Strengthening management skills , e.g., Acelera PYME program (Spain) helps SMEs reconsider business model and enhances managerial/digita l skills. • Ta x incentives or vouchers for investing in workers’ training.

• High public

support for IP rights through regulatory changes, information, technical assistance and financial support (e.g., Spain’s matching grant support on patents).

awareness on SME risks but targeted interventions more limited and still evolving. • Platforms for information sharing on security. • Tax incentives for investing on digital security (e.g., Korea) • Certification programs on digital security

through e- commerce; Australia broader guidance).

• Platforms expanded

following Covid-19

Many initiatives expanded or intensified following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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