In Jersey, there is a call for a “mindset change” to fully embrace the opportunities presented by digital technology, says Assistant Economic Development Minister Alex Curtis. He believes that the island could become more vibrant, exciting, and creative if it successfully adapts to the possibilities ahead. Deputy Curtis emphasizes that this change cannot be solely driven by the government, but rather requires buy-in and active participation from every Islander and business. To gather input on the new digital economy strategy, a consultation draft was published, and Deputy Curtis has been seeking a wide range of stakeholder and industry feedback to ensure that the government’s interventions in the industry generate a better ecosystem. The strategy aims to support digital businesses, improve public services, and enable all Islanders to become skilled and confident users of digital technologies.
Deputy Curtis’s vision for Jersey involves a “mindset change” towards digital technology, aiming for a more vibrant, exciting, and creative island. He has been actively seeking feedback on the new digital economy strategy through a consultation draft and emphasizes that this shift will require input from all Islanders and businesses. One of the main goals of the strategy is to support digital businesses operating in both domestic and global markets, as well as enabling other businesses to become digitally enabled. The strategy also aims to improve public services through effective use of digital delivery and to ensure that all Islanders are skilled and confident users of digital technologies. Deputy Curtis points out that the impact of the digital economy is widespread, affecting everything from businesses to healthcare, and emphasizes the need for a strategic direction to tie the digital economy together.
The new digital economy strategy in Jersey, spearheaded by Assistant Economic Development Minister Alex Curtis, seeks to unlock the potential of digital technology and foster a more vibrant and creative island. The strategy aims to support digital businesses, enable other businesses to become digitally enabled, improve public services through digital delivery, and ensure Islanders are confident users of digital technologies. Deputy Curtis has been actively seeking feedback on the strategy and emphasizes that the shift towards embracing digital technology requires input from all members of the community, not just the government. This inclusive approach aims to gather diverse perspectives and experiences to guide the strategic direction of the digital economy in Jersey.
