London, August 7 (HNA) – G20 Digital Ministers adopted the Declaration that leverages the potential of digitalisation for a resilient, strong, sustainable and inclusive recovery, according to the statement released by the Italian G20 Presidency on Saturday.

The Declaration recognizes the fundamental contribution that digital may have in supporting governments in building stronger, inclusive and sustainable societies, especially in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The themes connected to the digital transition will become an integral part of the next G20 editions’ agenda, thanks to the important result achieved by the Italian Presidency: the transformation of the Digital Economy Task Force (DETF) into a permanent Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG).

The Declaration is the collaborative outcome of rounds of discussions held over the course of past G20 Presidencies. In this regard, the Italian Presidency was an opportunity for mutual sharing and learning among Members, while staying cognizant of the diverse normative and regulatory approaches.

The Ministers acknowledged the importance of international cooperation in the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in line with the priorities of the G20 Italian Presidency, People, Planet and Prosperity. They identified as key topics the areas of “Digital Economy” and “Digital Government”.