China Pakistan Economic Corridor Digital Transformation

Area of Science:

• Economic Development
• Digital Transformation
• International Relations

Background:

• The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) aims to enhance living standards through bilateral cooperation.
• The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted CPEC's progress, necessitating a shift towards digitalization.
• Pakistan established the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPECA) to oversee CPEC's development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review best practices in digitalization and e-governance.
• To propose the Ajman Digital Governance (ADG) model as a framework for CPEC digitalization.
• To identify strategies for attracting investment and businesses through digital transformation.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of digitalization and e-governance programs.
• Analysis of successful case studies in digital transformation.
• Comparative assessment of governance models for infrastructure projects.

Main Results:

• Digitalization is essential for overcoming project delays and enhancing efficiency.
• The Ajman Digital Governance (ADG) model offers a viable framework for CPEC's digital transformation.
• Establishing a dedicated CPEC Digitalization and Transformation Center (DTC) is recommended.

Conclusions:

• The Pakistani government should prioritize the digitalization of CPEC.
• Implementing the ADG model can streamline CPEC operations and boost investor confidence.
• A CPEC Digitalization and Transformation Center (DTC) within CPECA is vital for future success.