A report released by the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) highlights Cyprus’ strong performance in digital governance, broadband expansion, and workplace digitalisation, reinforcing the country’s position as one of the region’s leading digital economies.
DCO, the international organisation dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable digital economies, launched the Digital Economy Navigator 2025 (DEN 2025) at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, noting, among other things, that Cyprus has achieved notable improvements in fixed broadband speed and workplace digitalisation, supported by ongoing infrastructure upgrades and increased technology adoption among enterprises.
As per the report, Cyprus has also improved in digital governance, aligning closely with European Union standards on data protection, cybersecurity, and interoperability. “These results reflect Cyprus’s continued commitment to creating a trusted, transparent, and innovation-friendly digital environment,” it is noted.
The report also highlights Cyprus’s efforts to expand public access to digital tools and enhance digital skills development through education and training programs. “Progress in online government services and consistent with European frameworks has contributed to greater efficiency, trust, and competitiveness across the economy” DCO says.
Covering 80 countries representing 94 percent of global GDP and 85 percent of the global population, the DEN 2025 provides a data-driven overview of global digital economy maturity. Based on 145 indicators and insights from more than 41,000 respondents, the report helps policymakers, investors, and businesses assess how nations are developing infrastructure, innovation capacity, and digital policy frameworks to support sustainable growth, the announcement notes.
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Nicodemos Damianou, welcomed the findings of the Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) 2025, which he said, recognise Cyprus’ progress in digital governance, broadband connectivity and workplace digitalisation.
“Cyprus’ continued investment in secure digital infrastructure and high-speed connectivity is enabling both citizens and businesses to benefit from reliable access and efficient online services. We are proud to see our progress reflected in areas such as data protection, interoperability and the expansion of digital skills across our workforce. These results strengthen our vision of Cyprus as a trusted, innovative and inclusive digital hub for the region” he added.
DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya said the DEN 2025 illustrates both the progress already made and the opportunities ahead. She said that “the Digital Cooperation Organization envisions a future where every nation can participate meaningfully in the digital economy, not only as consumers of digital services, but as creators and innovators.”
The DEN 2025 shows that digitalisation is creating new opportunities for growth across all income levels. Internet access now reaches more than four in five people globally, and lower-middle-income countries are recording the fastest progress. The report estimates that connecting underserved communities could enable more than 1.3 billion people to benefit from digital banking and online services, driving inclusion and shared prosperity.
Artificial intelligence continues to advance rapidly, and the new “Digital for Sustainability” pillar highlights how technology can support more efficient public administration and environmentally responsible innovation. The DCO notes that Cyprus’ success in combining advanced regulation with digital infrastructure makes it a strong example of sustainable and secure digital transformation.
Read more and download the full report here.
(Source: CNA)
