DSA 2025

December 2025

This report captures collaborative policy efforts carried out during 2024–2025 under the leadership of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), bringing together governments, subject-matter experts, and stakeholders from the private sector, international organizations, academia, and civil society to address critical challenges across the digital economy.

The report examines key digital economy challenges, including online misinformation and cultural values, startup ecosystem development, digital trade, ethical and responsible AI, and cross-border e-waste management. Across these areas, it demonstrates how multistakeholder engagement, global benchmarking, and policy innovation can translate shared challenges into practical, context-sensitive policy pathways.

By synthesizing insights, strategies, and outcomes generated across these focus areas, the report highlights progress made, lessons learned, and actionable considerations to support more coherent, resilient, and inclusive digital economy policies. As digital adoption continues to accelerate globally, the report serves as a strategic reference for policymakers and stakeholders seeking to navigate regulatory diversity, foster innovation, and align digital transformation with sustainable development goals.