The new GSMA Intelligence report, ‘Advancing Digital Societies in Asia’, was published today at the GSMA-ITU Digital Societies Policy Forum 2016 being held in Bangkok, 27-28 April. The Forum brings together key stakeholders, including governments, operators and industry partners, to work on ensuring that technology and infrastructure is meeting the demands of a digital society.

“Digital policy in Asia plays a crucial role in regional development, both in terms of helping define and promote forward-looking national digitisation agendas, and in supporting a harmonised, cross-border approach to regional issues,” said Alasdair Grant, Head of Asia, GSMA.

“With this report, we will be able to work even more closely with our members and regulatory partners to develop and implement policies that support national development objectives.”

The new report focuses on the digital society initiatives underway in seven Asian countries, Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Singapore and Thailand. As part of this analysis, each market is assessed on its levels of connectivity, digital citizenship, digital lifestyle and digital commerce.