Southeast Asia Digital Readiness Index, Indonesia's Score Relatively Low
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Cisco, an American technology company, conducted a Digital Readiness Index study measuring digital readiness in 146 countries.
The index is calculated based on seven major indicators: the fulfillment of basic societal needs, government and private sector investment in technology, ease of doing business, human resource quality, the startup climate, the adoption rate of digital technology, and the condition of digital infrastructure in each country.
These seven indicators are then formulated into a score on a scale of -2.5 to 2.5. The higher a country's score, the better its digital readiness is assumed to be, and vice versa.
For example, a country with a score of 1 is assumed to have digital readiness one standard deviation above the global average. A country with a score of -1 is one standard deviation below the average.
Using this method, in 2021 Singapore was considered to have the best digital readiness in Southeast Asia, with a score of 2.37 points. This score falls into the "very strong" category, even placing Singapore at the top globally.
Malaysia ranked second in Southeast Asia with a score of 0.46 points, placing it in the "high" digital readiness category.
Thailand and Vietnam followed, scoring 0.46 and 0.32 points respectively, both falling into the "high" readiness category.
Meanwhile, in 2021, Indonesia ranked fifth in Southeast Asia with a score of -0.06 points, falling into the "low" readiness category.
A detailed breakdown per indicator shows Indonesia only received positive scores in basic needs fulfillment, ease of doing business, and human resources.
For the indicators of technology sector investment, startup climate, digital technology adoption, and digital infrastructure conditions, Indonesia received negative scores, or scores below the global average.
For a complete overview, here is a list of digital readiness scores in Southeast Asian countries based on the 2021 Digital Readiness Index:
1. Singapore: 2.37 points
2. Malaysia: 0.46 points
3. Thailand: 0.32 points
4. Vietnam: 0.22 points
5. Indonesia: -0.06 points
6. Philippines: -0.25 points
7. Cambodia: -0.38 points
8. Timor Leste: -0.80 points
9. Myanmar: -0.85 points
10. Laos: -0.89 points
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
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