Agenda Digital 2030 of Bolivia

The Agenda Digital 2030 of Bolivia, formalised by Supreme Decree No. 5367, is a medium-term public policy instrument designed to guide the country’s digital transformation. Its main goal is to foster inclusive, sovereign, and sustainable development through the integration of digital technologies across government, economy, society, and environment.

General structure and objectives

The agenda is divided into five strategic axes:

1. Infrastructure and connectivity
2. Technologies for life and Mother Earth
3. Digital government
4. Digital economy
5. Digital governance

It is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Bolivia’s 2021–2025 Economic and Social Development Plan (PDES). Additionally, it reflects commitments under the Andean Digital Agenda (ADA) adopted by the Andean Community (CAN).

The overarching objective is to advance Bolivia’s digital transformation in a way that centres citizens, promotes technological sovereignty, and contributes to sustainable development across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

Key elements of each axis

1. Infrastructure and connectivity

• Focuses on expanding access to internet and telecommunications services, especially in rural and underserved areas.
• By 2024, Bolivia had deployed over 54,000 km of fibre optic backbone and achieved mobile internet coverage for 94.5% of localities with over 50 inhabitants.
• Includes satellite coverage via Túpac Katari, covering remote areas.

Key initiatives:

• Expand telecom infrastructure through PRONTIS.
• Strengthen internet affordability and regulatory frameworks.
• Promote next-generation technologies and universal access.

2. Technologies for life and Mother Earth

• Applies digital tools to sectors like justice, health, education, citizen safety, and environmental management.
• Emphasis on telehealth, digital education, environmental monitoring, and indigenous inclusion.

Highlights:

• Development of digital health records and telesalud expansion.
• RobóTICas program to promote girls’ participation in STEM.
• Monitoring systems for forests, water, and pollution.

3. Digital government

• Seeks a modern, efficient, participatory, and secure public administration.
• Builds on existing platforms such as Ciudadanía Digital, state digital platforms, and interoperability networks.

Key goals:

• Standardise public portals and data openness (Plan de Datos Abiertos).
• Deploy AI and automation (e.g., for service delivery and municipal management).
• Strengthen cybersecurity (CSIRT units, government SOC, awareness campaigns).

4. Digital economy

• Aims to integrate digital technologies into production, commerce, and services.
• Promotes digital entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and financial inclusion.

Examples:

• Support for SMEs through digital training.
• Promotion of state digital payment platforms.
• Collaboration with universities to strengthen digital talent.

5. Digital governance

• Focuses on institutional coordination and strategic oversight.
• Led by AGETIC, it promotes transparency, performance tracking, and continuous improvement.

Main action:

• Establishment of a Digital Transformation Observatory to monitor progress and provide public access to data.

Institutional leadership and coordination

Implementation is led by multiple ministries depending on the pillar or initiative, including:

• Ministry of the Presidency
• Ministry of Public Works, Services, and Housing
• Ministry of Justice and Transparency
• Ministry of Health
• Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Development and others

These ministries coordinate efforts, monitor progress, and work with both public and private actors to ensure the agenda’s execution.

Assessment and context

• Bolivia’s EGDI (UN e-Government Development Index) score improved by over 55% from 2010 to 2024.
• Mobile internet penetration reached 90% by mid-2024; fixed internet reached 57.4%.
• Despite progress, significant digital divides remain, particularly in rural areas, in gender representation in tech, and in the affordability of services.
  • For instance, broadband prices in Bolivia represent 8.63% of GDP per capita, above both regional and global averages.