Digital FDI Initiative: Digital FDI-Enabling Project in Pakistan
The World Economic Forum and the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) launched the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Initiative to enhance cross-border digital investment, particularly in emerging markets. As the first country to implement this initiative, Pakistan's Digital FDI-Enabling (DEP) project is pioneering efforts to foster digital growth through targeted actions.
The World Economic Forum and the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) launched the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Initiative to enhance cross-border digital investment, particularly in emerging markets. As the first country to implement this initiative, Pakistan's Digital FDI-Enabling (DEP) project is pioneering efforts to foster digital growth through targeted actions.
This report outlines a comprehensive approach centred on four pillars: digital infrastructure, adoption, new activities and services exports. With insights from stakeholder consultations and surveys, six priority actions were identified to address challenges and unlock opportunities.