Digital Economy Report 2024: Shaping an environmentally sustainable and inclusive digital future, environmental sustainability, environmental footprint of digitalization, carbon footprint of the ICT sector, digital and development divides, material footprint of digitalization, Geopolitics and the dynamics of transition mineral markets, International trade of transition minerals along the global electronics value chain, Energy efficiency and cooling trends, Greenhouse gas emissions and sources of energy, Data centres, Video streaming, Email, web searches and online advertising, Blockchain, Artificial intelligence, Virtual reality in the metaverse, 5G and the Internet of things, Digitalization-related waste and the circular economy, E-commerce, sharing economy, sustainable consumption and production, international cooperation,

Focusing on Pacific economies, this 2023 edition shows how micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) helped spur a robust recovery from the pandemic and why supporting their development is key to driving sustainable, inclusive growth.

Highlighting how the rapid growth of financial technology (fintech) is driving new products, slashing transaction costs, and boosting inclusion, this brief shows the need for fresh approaches to tackle increased risks and protect consumers.