Annex 3 Mapping policy options The tables in this annex present policy options categorized into seven themes that emerged through consultations as potential solutions for addressing challenges in growing the digital economy. Each policy option has been rated for metrics of relevance, impact and effort derived from the action priority matrix. Policy options are also tagged to the digital FDI pillar that they are most likely to affect. Strengthen the institutional architecture to foster an integrated understanding of the digital economyTHEME 1 Relevance Impact No. Option Effort Direct1Place a digital champion in the highest office (i.e. within the Prime Minister’s Office or at the level of a senior minister) Low 2BOI to promote private-sector projects based on sectoral priorities and ticket size, to connect local players with international investors/ partners Low 3Constitute a multistakeholder committee, with banks and fintech representatives, to collaborate and improve the process of account opening Low 4Categorize call centres as part of the IT industry, to facilitate and include investments in call centres as digital investments Low 5Establish a dedicated government body for digital transformation with the mandate to develop, implement and coordinate a clear digital vision and strategy Medium 6Develop an effective national-level agriculture policy that is centred on the adoption of agritech and is equipped with necessary support structures for implementation Medium Indirect7Provide customized technical and soft skills training to empower regulators to develop conducive policies for the digital ecosystem (investment, IT and telecom) High 8Build a single unified digitalized system to connect government ministries High 9Create intergovernmental data-sharing mechanisms to remove data silos HighDFDI pillars¹ DA ND DI OD High Medium High Medium Policy options to support Theme 1: Strengthen the institutional architecture to foster an integrated understanding of the digital economy ¹ DFDI pillars: DA – digital adoption by existing businesses; ND – new digital activities e.g. start-ups; DI – digital infrastructure; OD – outward digital FDI and digital services exports Digital FDI Initiative: Digital FDI-Enabling Project in Pakistan 37

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