Digital FDI Initiative Pakistan 2025

Digital FDI-Enabling Project (DEP) in Pakistan2 The digital ecosystem in Pakistan has great potential. FDI that supports its growth is a powerful driver of sustainable economic progress. The DEP in Pakistan aligns with the country’s broader digital transformation agenda to strengthen its digital FDI portfolio. By engaging key stakeholders to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the country’s digital landscape, the project aims to systematically address barriers to growth and realize opportunities for boosting FDI in Pakistan’s digital economy. The project follows a structured approach, with the stages outlined as follows:2.1 Project activitiesPakistan is the first country to volunteer to implement the Digital FDI Initiative, marking the beginning of the Digital FDI-Enabling Projects (DEPs) in 2022. The project aims to boost digital FDI in Pakistan by promoting a digital- friendly investment climate, through increasing investor interest and activity in the country. Such investment can offer access to advanced technology, global expertise and infrastructure that can accelerate economic growth, boost competitiveness and promote resilience. For the purpose of this report, Pakistan’s digital economy is understood through the Digital FDI framework presented in Figure 1. Stages of the Digital FDI-Enabling Project in Pakistan FIGURE 2 Alignment with government counterpartsDiagnostic report: Pakistan’s Digital FDI LandscapeStakeholder consultationsInvestors’ surveyFindings notes Feedback on findings and coordination with key government and industry stakeholdersConsultative workshop: discussion and prioritization of policy optionsEstablishment of digital FDI working groupFacilitating implementationCurrent position2023 2024May May-June July–Aug July–Sept Oct–Dec Jan–Apr May JuneProject stages Showcasing success Source: World Economic Forum and Digital Cooperation Organization Digital FDI Initiative: Digital FDI-Enabling Project in Pakistan 7