High Level Seminar on the Digital Economy

A Policy and Statistical Perspective

  • Beijing, China
  • 15-17 November 2018

In recent years, macroeconomic, trade and firm-based analyses have become increasingly challenged due to the transformative impacts of digital technologies on economic activity. This new phenomenon is often referred to as the digital economy. The innovations through digital technology have changed the way products are produced, consumed and traded; jobs and income are generated; and investments are financed. A sound statistical measurement of the transformative impact of the digital economy can help in understanding the dynamics and the structural shifts in the economy and ultimately the impact of the digital economy on the domestic and global economic activity, the use of the environment and the quality of life of individuals. These insights should allow for improved policy and decision making for sustainable development by government and firms in advancing and distributing the benefits the digital technologies and seizing their opportunities while reducing their risks on the economy, society and environment.

The purpose of the high-level seminar is a) to raise awareness about the transformative impacts of digital technologies across our economies, societies and environment, b) to identify policy, research and information gaps as well as ways to improve interdisciplinary actions on the measurement of digital economy, and c) to present concrete proposals to strengthen cooperation for these actions in an inclusive manner

It is expected that the consultation process through the high-level seminar will contribute to stimulating discussions between various stakeholder groups in the public and private sector on how they can work together to maximize the cooperation for mutually agreed priorities for research in statistics and policy needs

Thursday, 15 November

09:00 - 9:40
Opening Ceremony
  • Welcome Speech by Mr. Ning Jizhe, Commissioner of the National Bureau of Statistics China (NBS)
  • Opening Statement by Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations
  • Opening Statement by Mr. Stefan Schweinfest, Director of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Chair: Ms. Jia Nan, Deputy Commissioner of NBS
9:40 - 10:00
Group Photo
10:00 - 10:40
Keynote Speech and Objective of the Seminar
  • Moderated by Mr. Stefan Schweinfest, Director, UNSD
  • Keynote Address by Ms. Jia Nan, Deputy Commissioner, National Bureau of Statistics China (NBS)
  • Objective of the Seminar and Introduction to the Work Programme by Mr. Ivo Havinga, Assistant Director of UNSD
10:40 - 11:00
Tea Break
11:00 - 12:00
High Level Panel on the Role of the Digital Economy in Sustainable Economic Development
  • High Level Panel moderated by Mr. Ivo Havinga, Assistant Director of UNSD
  • Ms. Vivian Llarina, Assistant National Statistician of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
  • Mr. Song Gang, Vice-President of Beijing Institute of Internet of Things
  • Mr. Paul Schreyer, Deputy Director of the Statistics and Data Directorate, OECD
12:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00
Session 1: The Role of the Digital Economy in Sustainable Economic Development
  • Ms. Xuehui Han, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) – Implication of Digital Development on Connectivity and Market
  • Mr. Daniel B. Cavalcanti, Ministry of Science, Technology and Communication, Brazil – Digital Economy: A Policy Perspective from Brazil
15:00 - 15:30
Tea Break
15:30 - 16:30
Session 1: The Role of the Digital Economy in Sustainable Economic Development - continued
  • Mr. Song Gang, Beijing Institute of Internet of Things, China – Innovation 2.0: Redefining Innovation in the Age of Digital Economy

Friday, 16 November

09:00 - 10:00
Session 2: Definition and Scope
  • Ms. Vivian R. Ilarina, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Philippines – Statistical Challenges in Measuring the Digital Economy
  • Mr. Benson Sim, Statistician, UNSD – Towards in Integrated Framework for measuring the Digital Economy
  • Mr. Abd Latib Talib, Malaysia – Definition and Scope of Digital Economy: Malaysia’s Perspective
10:30 - 11:00
Tea Break
11:00 - 12:00
Session 3: Current International Statistical Initiatives in Measuring the Digital Economy
  • Mr. Xue Jian, Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Statistics, China – Exploration on the Digital Economy Statistical Framework - Chongqing's Practice
  • Mr. Gerardo Alfonso Durand Alcantara, Mexico – Gross value added of e-commerce in Mexico
12:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00
Session 3: Current International Statistical Initiatives in Measuring the Digital Economy - contunued
  • Mr. Paul Schreyer, OECD – The OECD Going Digital Project – Initiatives to Measure the Digital Economy
  • Mr. Sun Ke, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), China – Measuring Methods of Digital Economy: Theory and Practice
15:00 - 15:30
Tea Break
15:30 - 16:00
Session 3: Current International Statistical Initiatives in Measuring the Digital Economy - contunued
  • Mr. Dylan Rassier, Bureau of Economic Analysis U.S. Department of Commerce, USA – Statistical Work on Digital Economy for the U.S. National Accounts
16:00 - 16:30
Session 4: Measuring Price Changes of Digital Products
  • Mr. Paul Schreyer, OECD – Consumer prices and welfare effects on digitalisation

Saturday, 17 November

09:00 - 10:00
Session 4: Measuring Price Changes of Digital Products - continued
  • Ms. Daniela Ileana Ravindra, Statistics Canada – Statistical Challenges in Measuring the Digital Economy
  • Mr. Vladimir Gonçalves Miranda, Brazil – New data sources and techniques to improve CPI compilation in Brazil: first steps
10:00 - 10:30
Session 5: Data Sources for Measuring the Digital Economy
  • Ms. Winnie Tam, China, Hong Kong SAR – Measurement of Digitalization in Hong Kong
10:30 - 11:00
Tea Break
11:00 - 12:00
Session 5: Data Sources for Measuring the Digital Economy - continued
  • Ms. Sakulkarn Khankhaeng, Thailand & Mr. Thanomsin Chakreeves, Office of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission, Thailand – Thailand Digital Economy Statistics
  • Mr. Benjamin Macharia Muchiri, Kenya – Measuring the Digital Economy: Kenya’s Experiences
12:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:30
Session 5: Data Sources for Measuring the Digital Economy - continued
  • Ms. Anisa Nuraini, Indonesia – Indonesia Initiatives in Measuring E-Commerce
14:30 - 15:30
Panel Discussion on the Main Components of a Policy and Statistical Framework for the Digital Economy
  • Mr. Daniel B. Cavalcanti, Ministry of Science, Technology and Communication, Brazil
  • Ms. Daniela Ileana Ravindra, Statistics Canada
  • Mr. Dylan Rassier, Bureau of Economic Analysis U.S. Department of Commerce, USA
15:30 - 16:00
Tea Break
16:00 - 16:30
Closing Ceremony

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