Knowledge

Publications & Reports

Rigorous research, policy frameworks, and institutional reports advancing evidence-based governance of the global digital economy.

Annual Report

GDEF Annual Report 2025: Shaping the Digital Economy Agenda

A comprehensive review of the Forum's activities, research outputs, and institutional milestones over the past year, including key findings from all six Working Groups and progress towards the Forum's 2030 Strategic Objectives.

January 2026 148 pages
Policy Framework

Principles for Cross-Border Data Governance: A Multilateral Approach

Developed through 18 months of multistakeholder consultation across 34 jurisdictions, this framework proposes a tiered approach to cross-border data flows that balances innovation, privacy, and national security considerations.

November 2025 92 pages
White Paper

Central Bank Digital Currencies and Monetary Sovereignty: A Game-Theoretic Analysis

This white paper applies advanced game-theoretic models to analyse the strategic dynamics of CBDC adoption, examining how central banks navigate the tension between monetary sovereignty and the benefits of interoperability.

September 2025 64 pages
Research Report

The Digital Public Infrastructure Multiplier: Evidence from 28 Economies

Drawing on original empirical research across 28 economies, this report quantifies the economic multiplier effects of digital public infrastructure investment and identifies critical success factors for implementation.

July 2025 110 pages
Policy Brief

AI Governance in Emerging Economies: Bridging the Regulatory Gap

A concise policy brief outlining practical recommendations for emerging economies seeking to develop AI governance frameworks that attract investment while safeguarding public interest and human rights.

May 2025 28 pages
Technical Standard

GDEF Digital Trade Interoperability Standard v2.0

The second edition of the Forum's voluntary technical standard for digital trade documentation, incorporating feedback from pilot implementations across ASEAN, the African Continental Free Trade Area, and the European Union.

March 2025 76 pages

Submit Research for Consideration

The Forum welcomes submissions from scholars, practitioners, and policymakers working on digital economy governance. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by members of our Academic Advisory Board.

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