DEP implementation4 The crucial steps towards implementing DEP involved selecting the most important policy options and then drawing up achievable action plans. A consultative workshop was held to align feasible actions with the economic growth objectives of the Government of Pakistan, particularly within the digital sector. The workshop brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors, including federal and provincial institutions, business associations, financial institutions, incubators, digital enterprises, academic institutions and subject-matter experts. The complete list of participants is in Annex 4.This workshop facilitated comprehensive discussions, integrating diverse perspectives to address challenges and opportunities for enhancing digital FDI in Pakistan. This collaboration identified priority actions to drive digital investment forward. Participants analysed the 55 policy options, working in groups designed to ensure sectoral diversity. Through a ranking exercise they prioritized 20 policy options and identified six priority actions (see Table 5).4.1 Priority areasThe analysis in Section 3 guided the refinement and prioritization of the 55 identified policy options. The subsequent step involved building consensus on achievable measures that could be presented to government partners – the BOI and MoITT. The six priority actions shortlisted after a multistakeholder consultative process, to be taken to government partners for implementationTABLE 5 Digital FDI-Enabling Project – six priority actions Promote private-sector projects based on sectoral priorities and ticket size to connect local players with international investors/partners. Increase the role of the Prime Minister’s Office in supporting a holistic agenda and implementation of digital economy priorities (in particular, investor confidence through an improved enabling environment). Enhance human capital by bridging the industry–academia gap to improve digital skill sets through advanced education and internationally accredited training programmes. Become a digital-centric investment destination by offering a rationalized and stable tax policy and regulations for investors. Accelerate the operationalization of special technology zones (STZs). Ensure efficient spectrum management through fair pricing and transparent processes enabling timely network deployment and use to improve connectivity.1 2 3 4 5 6 Digital FDI Initiative: Digital FDI-Enabling Project in Pakistan 20

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