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Oct 2021
22m 4s

Succeeding in a digital world

The National
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Understanding algorithms, rolling out 5G, developing quantum computing, building cyber defences and establishing sovereignty online are among the challenges and opportunities facing decision makers navigating the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on countries and their citizens.

Krzysztof Szubert, Poland’s High Representative of the Prime Minister for European Digital Policy talks to Kelsey Warner and Mustafa Alrawi about crafting and executing a successful strategy for today’s fast-changing world.

Hosted by Kelsey Warner and Mustafa Alrawi

Produced by Ayesha Khan and Arthur Eddyson

In this episode: What makes a successful digital strategy? (1m 26s) EU's benchmark for digital literacy (4m 59s) Policies for safeguard digital lives (8m 54s) Investing in the right strategies (12m 11s) Establishing sovereignty (18m 41s)   Read more on our website: Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week
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