Digital Pathways at Oxford

Research project which explored the governance of digital technologies in developing countries. Based at @BlavatnikSchool.
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[Digital Pathways at Oxford @DigiPathOxf]

Thanks again to all involved with @DigiPathOxf and our predecessor the Pathways for Prosperity Commission! All of our work can be accessed on @BlavatnikSchool's website 🔗⤵️

https://t.co/81Qdt2Ml40

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

Most importantly 🙏 to the amazing team @beakira @N_S_Fouad @ciaranmartinoxf @mattjsharp @RalucaFDavid (+ Tebello Qhotsokoane, Marina Barker, Kirsten Hunter and Stefan Dercon) + partners @OmidyarNetwork @FCDODigital @UNESCAP @UN_JonathanWong @giz_gmbh @DutchMFA @BlavatnikSchool

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

And while you're here, plug for Stefan Dercon's next book: I've been waiting c20 years for someone to write this - why some countries and not others. Shot through with his brilliant insight and irreverence (Belgian humour?)
@BlavatnikSchool

https://t.co/bvfkpsiCo6

[Noran Fouad @N_S_Fouad]

In this paper, @ciaranmartinoxf and I discuss key considerations for risk-based approaches to #cybersecurity & the trade-offs states should address so that scarce resources are best deployed to fend off cyber threats. Read this five-tests framework here👉
https://t.co/j8KnxNTXBX

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

We developed a Digital Economy Kit for developing country policymakers to kickstart whole-of-economy digital development, tried and tested in S Africa, Ethiopia, Benin, Malawi, Lesotho, Bangladesh, Mongolia. Piloted with @GenesisAnalytic

https://t.co/hU6dim6sck
@Myriam_A_Said

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

Also just out: 5 tests for developing countries to assess (genuine) cyber risk. This is a great note: cyber so often only considered according to rich country contexts. Pragmatic, useful.

https://t.co/T2BwjScqPE

@ciaranmartinoxf @N_S_Fouad 🙏
cc @anirchowdhury @etaylaw

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

Excellent paper hot off the press🚨on digital inclusion: how it's not being properly measured now, and how to improve that in the future

https://t.co/rBqQNyqWN2

@SavitaBailur @DIAL_Kate @FCDOInclusive @3Lmantra @mattjsharp @clairemelamed @RalucaFDavid

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

A careful review of growth diagnostics, from @nicolaslippolis @Oxford_CSAE @oxmartinschool

https://t.co/fwda7Tb3j2

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

And a digital economy kit on digital skills for Indonesia itself, developed in partnership with the government @kemkominfo and @SMERUInstitute and @UNESCAP

https://t.co/b5KfEOMXVv

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

We worked with partner @CSIS to develop an original framework for measuring digital skills in Indonesia and other G20 countries

https://t.co/SXs3uhMATk

@UN_JonathanWong @UNESCAP @kemkominfo @SchleicherOECD @mattjsharp

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

Paper from the late Benno Ndulu on how to tax digital. Also seminal (and stopped at least 1 country from imposing a DST)
https://t.co/MSB8tyA1Jx @mick_keen @DavidLukeTrade @FinnsAngle @BBuganzi

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

Next: our 1st big report: economic pathways for poor countries to use digital tech 4 inclusive growth. Not blockchain for now, but closer to starting points: ag, services, manufacturing, informal econ. A classic of its genre
https://t.co/YZM6UivmkQ

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

As we close @DigiPathOxf a huge🙏 to all our partners, and a 🧵of some favourites from our work (to remain accessible on @BlavatnikSchool site)
Our 1st background ppr by @rodrikdani set cat among pigeons. Poor countries: be cautious on global value chains https://t.co/YZM6UivmkQ

[Digital Pathways at Oxford @DigiPathOxf]

🚨New publication alert! @nicolaslippolis from @Oxford_CSAE & @OUCANetwork reviews 3 diagnostic methods for industrialisation: growth, sectoral selection, & constraints on firms

Read it here: https://t.co/YSO3WbURXf

#diagnostics #growth #sectoralselection #economicconstraints

[Digital Pathways at Oxford @DigiPathOxf]

We're excited to publish this policy brief by @RalucaFDavid! Read it here ⤵️

https://t.co/JaY4v6FOGO

[Dr Raluca David @RalucaFDavid]

My new policy brief on gender is out with @DigiPathOxf @BlavatnikSchool - Advancing Gender Equality and Closing the Gender Digital Gap: Three Principles to Support Behavioural Change Policy and Intervention https://t.co/2fSXc2zxqD

[Digital Pathways at Oxford @DigiPathOxf]

#BennoYourLegacyLivesOn
Our team thinks of him often, but we're especially #RememberingBenno today on the first anniversary of his death. Thank you for your generous impact on our lives and work🙏

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

#BennoYourLegacyLivesOn
It’s a year today since Benno died. I miss his guidance every day and his work is more important than ever. So honoured to have worked with him @DigiPathOxf @BlavatnikSchool
#RememberingBenno

[Elizabeth Stuart @ElizStuart]

Recovery from learning loss. Excellent report from GEEEAP. Keep schools open but ... role for tech: material/training for teachers @ scale; adaptive soft-ware for catch up; and teachers keeping in touch with students by phone

https://t.co/Hm8JhZ1IAu

@DigiPathOxf @angrist_noam

[Digital Pathways at Oxford @DigiPathOxf]

On Wednesday 2 Feb @beakira will present her ongoing research on regulation of digital competition 🌐⚖️
@IIPP_UCL @BlavatnikSchool @AntoAndreoni

Register here:
https://t.co/ckEsE8zPo4

[Digital Pathways at Oxford @DigiPathOxf]

A big thank you to the policymakers, regulators, academics and experts who joined our launch event today!

Check out the full report for the detailed analysis:
https://t.co/0XxtYma6b7

[Digital Pathways at Oxford @DigiPathOxf]

We are launching a new report today!🚀
As AfCFTA members move to phase II negotiations, what should they consider with regards to digital trade?
Check out our analysis of domestic regulations & policies in🇿🇦🇳🇬🇰🇪🇸🇳
@BlavatnikSchool @ECA_OFFICIAL

🔗https://t.co/0XxtYma6b7

[Digital Pathways at Oxford @DigiPathOxf]

Our report maps divergences and convergences across 5 areas:
💻Regulation of online transactions
🔏Cross border data flows, data localisation, & data protection
⚙️Access to source code and technology transfer
⚖️Intermediary liability
💱Customs duties on electronic transmissions