The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved      $78 million in financing for Pakistan to support the expansion of digitally enabled public services delivery for citizens and firms,      The Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) will develop digital authentication and data-sharing platforms to enable Pakistan to respond more effectively and efficiently to shocks  and support regulatory reforms in the sector, including to enable greater private participation.   The project will also promote financial inclusion by enabling women in particular, to open bank accounts or apply remotely for credit through a smartphone application. It will also contribute to addressing barriers such as limited mobility and digital literacy.      “The digital economy and demand for digital government services have been growing across the country, increasing the need for connectivity, digital payments, and secure and trusted digital transactions. The project takes a whole-of-government approach to digital transformation and will help ensure that digital platforms are inclusive and trusted,” said Shan Rehman, Task Team Leader for the project.https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P174402 (ICE ISLAMABAD)

Fonte notizia: WB