*By Ana Claudia Donner Abreu
Throughout 2023, the ABES/IEA-USP Think Tank consolidated itself as a space of opportunities to reflect on different aspects of technology companies and their impacts on society. My focus here is the Future of Work and the impacts arising from Digital Transformation on Work (TDT).
Brazil has already implemented its Digital Transformation Strategy (E-digital), an initiative aimed at positioning the country as a digital leader and fostering sustainable economic growth through the adoption of innovative digital technologies. E-digital establishes fundamental objectives, including promoting digital inclusion, strengthening cybersecurity, expanding internet access and encouraging technological entrepreneurship. It also aims to digitize public services, promote digital education and foster innovation in key sectors of the economy.
A central pillar of E-digital is the development of robust digital infrastructures, including expanding broadband, strengthening cybersecurity and modernizing ICT (Information and Communication Technology) infrastructure. Furthermore, it emphasizes the digital training and literacy of the Brazilian population through educational programs.
Although E-digital outlines a comprehensive vision, specific public policies for the Digital Transformation of Work are crucial. Technological evolution and automation are changing the nature of work globally, requiring a proactive approach to preparing citizens for a digitalized job market.
Therefore, it is essential to develop policies that translate into digital training and vocational education programs, accessible to all, ensuring adaptation to evolving work environments. Furthermore, it is important to create a regulatory environment that fosters technological innovation and digital entrepreneurship, simplifying bureaucratic procedures and promoting partnerships between the public and private sectors. Another vital aspect is promoting digital inclusion and ensuring equitable access to digital opportunities, avoiding the perpetuation of social and economic disparities.
For an effective and balanced digital transformation of work, multi-level governance is essential, including companies, workers, government and civil society. By aligning E-digital objectives with concrete policies, Brazil can establish a solid foundation for the transition to a digital economy, boosting economic competitiveness and promoting social development.
ABES, as a strategic partner in the implementation of E-digital, can significantly contribute to the advancement of the digital transformation of work in Brazil, benefiting the sector of software and Brazilian society. Your contributions may include:
- Promoting digital inclusion and cybersecurity: Developing solutions to expand digital inclusion and strengthen cybersecurity;
- Support for technological entrepreneurship: Facilitating initiatives that support startups and technology entrepreneurs;
- Digital development and training: Collaborating in the formulation of educational and training policies and programs;
- Modernization of ICT infrastructure: Acting as an influential voice in the modernization of Brazil's ICT infrastructure;
- Promoting innovation and technological development: Encouraging partnerships between the private and public sectors;
- Promotion of Digital Transformation of Work: Being a key agent in promoting DTT in Brazil.
It is clear that E-digital plays a central role in the digital transformation of Brazil. To make it a tangible reality, public policies aimed at training workers and promoting digital inclusion and technological innovation are essential. ABES can be a strategic partner in the implementation of E-digital in Brazil, benefiting both the software as well as Brazilian society as a whole.
*Ana Claudia Donner Abreu is a THINK TANK ABES Researcher – IEA/USP and Senior Researcher at the Knowledge Integration and Governance Engineering Laboratory at PPGEGC/UFSC. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Association.
Notice: The opinion presented in this article is the responsibility of its author and not of ABES - Brazilian Association of Software Companies
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