Measuring digital skills: the case of the digital society index of Indonesia

This paper contains an examination of the digital skills landscape in Indonesia undertaken using the survey on the country’s digital society index. The survey was conducted across 514 districts/cities in 38 provinces and received responses from almost 30,000 individuals and firms. It highlights the importance of digital skills in achieving the Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision and provides insights into four key pillars of digital society: infrastructure and ecosystem; skills; empowerment; and jobs. The findings serve as a fundamental basis for formulating digital skills policy strategies in order to bridge digital divides and enhance workforce competitiveness.