Telenor Group participates in WEF special dialogue with PM Imran Khan
Discussion explored how government and private
sector can partner to help Pakistan progress
towards a fully-fledged digital economy
ISLAMABAD, NOV 25 /DN/ - Sigve Brekke, the President and CEO of Telenor Group, today participated in a special virtual dialogue with Prime Minister Imran Khan as part of a country strategic dialogue on Pakistan hosted by the World Economic Forum (“WEF”).
In
the dialogue, Telenor Group called for greater cooperation between public and
private sectors in bridging Pakistan’s significant gap in digital access.
Looking
at the challenges contributing to this digital divide, Telenor Group emphasised
the need to create an environment in which mobile operators can continue to
strengthen connectivity, which is the building block of the digital economy. In
this context, Sigve Brekke stated that fair and predictable regulatory and taxation
regimes are necessary to improve business climate and a key requisite for
future investment into Pakistan.
During
the discussion, Brekke also highlighted how the global pandemic has elevated
the role of connectivity and digital tools in everyday life. This critical
infrastructure is offering people a lifeline as well as being an important
fundament for economic activity and recovery going forward.
There
is a danger that the digital acceleration we have experienced this year will
leave some people behind. The economic impact of connectivity multiplies with
greater participation; hence ensuring connectivity for all is critical. In
recognition of this, Telenor continues to work to ensure digital inclusion for
everyone in Pakistan.=DN
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