'It's a chicken or egg question' expert says digital economy can empower nations

The digital economy now accounts for 17% of global GDP, worth over 20 trillion dollars according to a new report by the International Data Centre Authority. But growth has been uneven across the world with more than one billion people having poor access to electricity. IDCA's CEO Mehdi Paryavi tells France 24 that poorer nations can develop digital economies that can empower the nation and improve energy access and education. 

Feb 9, 2026 - 18:00
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'It's a chicken or egg question' expert says digital economy can empower nations
The digital economy now accounts for 17% of global GDP, worth over 20 trillion dollars according to a new report by the International Data Centre Authority. But growth has been uneven across the world with more than one billion people having poor access to electricity. IDCA's CEO Mehdi Paryavi tells France 24 that poorer nations can develop digital economies that can empower the nation and improve energy access and education. 
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