Digital technologies are increasingly present in everyone’s life: at home, at work, in schools, media and in social relations. Our national economy must transform with dynamism, competitiveness and inclusion, embedding digitalization in processes, values and knowledge, so that Brazil can completely explore the digital revolution and reap the benefits that the information and knowledge society can offer.
The economy of the future will be digital. All Brazilians must have a part in it. One cannot conceive of a modern and dynamic economy that does not offer equal opportunities in all regions of the country.
Digital technologies have appeared as a new vital center of modern economies, and leading countries have positioned themselves strategically on this issue. On the international stage, countries seek to leverage their core competencies and advantages while filling important gaps to maximize the benefits of the digital economy. According to their strengths, some countries seek leadership in specific and promising sectors, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, high-precision manufacturing or financial digital innovations; while others tune their regulatory framework so that the market can seize the full potential of digital technologies. Priorities for digitalization initiatives include strengthening competitiveness in digital business, digitization of public services, creation of skilled jobs in the new economy, and better and more advanced education for the population.
The Brazilian case is no different: Brazil’s advantages must be leveraged to overcome challenges and promote the digitization process. Despite a significant competitive advantage in a number of areas, such as agribusiness, and its large, diverse economy with a globally significant consumer market, Brazil still has major challenges to face.
An important focus of the Brazilian Strategy for Digital Transformation is to propose strategic actions under the perspective of Sustainable Development Goals1 (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations.