THE effects of the Covid-19 pandemic will be more severe in the months to come if we fail to plan the right recovery strategies. In this crucial period, digitalisation must be central to nations' efforts moving forward.
Digitalisation for development and recovery is not a new concept in Asia. The recently-launched Asian Development Bank's publication, Asia's Journey Policy, Market, And Technology Over 50 Years, captures the role of digitalisation as a key driver in the region.